History of Martial Arts


What is Karate?

Comprehensive description of Karate
The late Gichin Funakoshi wrote the following text from his book 'To-Te Jitsu' It offers a true insight into the perception of what Karate is and means according to one of the founding fathers of modern Karate. - more..

What is Kung Fu?

Comprehensive description of Kung fu
Wu Shu is traditionally the term widely used to describe the traditional Chinese martial arts, though other descriptions such as Kuo-shu, Kuo-chi, Chien-shu and Tao-fa have also been used from time to time. - more..

Karate Weapons

Comprehensive description of all the Karate Weapons
Detailed coverage on weapons of karate
- KAMA, BO, NUNTE, SAI, NAGINATA, TONFA, KATANA, YARI, NUNCHAKU. - more..

Kung Fu Weapons

Comprehensive description of all the Kung Fu Weapons
Detailed coverage on weapons of karate
- STAFF, CUDGEL, SPEAR, BROADSWORD, TIGER FORK, KNIVES, TRIDENT. - more..

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