Martial Arts
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History of Asian Martial Arts (1)
The origins of Asian martial arts, from the development of the earliest forms of combat to the founding of the Shaolin Temple.
History of Asian Martial Arts (2)
Bodhidharma: Biography, Origins of Asian Martial Arts, and Their Spread Worldwide
History of Japanese Martial Arts
The history of Japanese martial arts, from their origins to the Meiji Restoration and the development of modern budo.
History of Chinese Martial Arts
The history of Chinese martial arts, from ancient origins to the era of the Republic of China, encompassing philosophy and combat techniques.
History of Judo
From the origins of martial arts in Japan to the birth and development of judo in Italy and around the world.
Meaning of Judo
The Way of Gentleness
The Great Masters of Martial Arts
Biographies of the Greatest Martial Arts Masters in History
Jigoro Kano (1860-1938)
Founder of Judo
Discover the biography of Jigoro Kano, the father of judo, and his contribution to martial arts
Gichin Funakoshi (1868-1957)
Founder of Shotokan Karate
Discover the life and work of Gichin Funakoshi, the founder of Shotokan karate, and his lasting impact on the world of martial arts
Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969)
Founder of Aikido
Explore the biography of O’Sensei Morihei Ueshiba and discover how his spiritual journey and martial arts studies led to the creation of aikido
Mestre Bimba (1899-1974)
Father of Capoeira Regional
Discover the life and works of Manoel dos Reis Machado, better known as Mestre Bimba, and how his vision gave birth to Capoeira Regional
Mestre Pastinha (1889-1981)
Founder of the First Capoeira Angola Academy
Discover the life and works of Vicente Ferreira Pastinha, better known as Mestre Pastinha, and how he established and popularized the first Capoeira Angola academy
Choi Hong-hi (1918-2002)
Founder of Taekwondo
Discover the life and works of Choi Hong-hi, the founder of Taekwondo, and how his vision transformed this martial art into a global phenomenon
300 BC
Karate
It is considered on this date the arrival from Japan of the original inhabitants of the Ryukyu Islands, which includes Okinawa.
520
WuShu
Bodhidharma, founder of Chan Buddhism, arrives at the Shaolin Temple.
1610
Capoeira
Quilombo dos Palmares, now the state of Alagoas, is founded by runaway slaves.
1877
Judo
Jigoro Kano begins studying jujutsu at Tenshin Shin’yo-ryu under the guidance of Master Fukuda Hachinosuke.
