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  • Hurricane Combat Art

    Hurricane Combat Art

    Hurricane Combat Art

    An American hybrid system with its headquarters in Los Vegas, Nevada.



    As the name suggests, hurricane, a noun, can be described as a violent storm categorised...
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  • Choi Kwang Do

    Choi Kwang Do

    Choi Kwang Do





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  • Shingitai Jujitsu

    Shingitai Jujitsu

    Shingitai Jujitsu


    It has three main aspects to training, which are encapsulated in the name. Shin represents the mental approach and characteristic of fighting spirit, Gi refers to the technical aspects of the art and in particular to the functional use of techniques applied through competition and Tai refers to the physical body fitness and strength are...
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  • Scars

    Scars

    SCARS

    Sometimes known as Special Combat Aggression Reactionary System and, arguably, the most expensive self-defence training programme available.
    Due to an excellent marketing campaign, it is estimated that in 1993 when training tapes were promoted in national magazines in America they grossed $1,000,000 in the first nine months of trading.


    Taught on 40-hour retreat short programmes, which can cost $5,000 per head, this is clearly a very successful enterprise.
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  • L.I.N.E. System

    L.I.N.E. System

    L.I.N.E. System

    The L.I.N.E. System was created by Ron DonVito, A highly standardised systematic approach to martial arts was used by the U.S. Marine core between 1989-1998 and it is estimated that 750,000 military personnel have been through this programme.
    With the exception of one or two restraining techniques, the majority which are designed to kill opponents. Due to the nature of the combatative systems used in the military, it underwent rigorous testing. This included a...
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  • Mma

    Mma

    Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)



    Many trace it back to the Gracie family and their work since 1920 in Brazil. Others pinpoint Bruce
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  • American Karate System

    American Karate System

    American Karate System

    Essentially a blend of Japanese and Korean arts, this system was founded by Ernest Lieb. Upon returning from Korea where he was stationed as a marine in 1964, the aim was to found a martial art organisation that promoted brotherhood as opposed to rivalry.

    The art form has four coloured belts prior to gaining a black belt and students must be 18 year of age before they are allowed to test for the black belt. White suits are worn indicating the system
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  • Kokondo

    Kokondo

    Kokondo

    Kokondo is a term which is used to describe a martial art called Kondo Karate. It is also a term used to describe Jukido Jujitsu, the former being developed in 1970 and the latter in 1959.
    Its founding father, Paul Arel, based the art on his initial system of study, Sanzyu Ryu Jujitsu, later enrolling in the marines, he was stationed in Japan and studied a number of different Jujitsu and Karate styles. Following his departure from Kyokushinkai Karate movement, he focussed
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  • Kick Boxing

    Kick Boxing

    Kick Boxing

    Kick boxing is a generic term for a martial art and a martial artist who engages or practices in this form of boxing which includes kicks. Typically, kick boxing, the sport as fought in competitions usually does not allow elbow or knee strikes, head butting locking or throwing. Although there are many forms of kick boxing, technically including Sanda Chinese Kick Boxing, Shoot Boxing, a Japanese form, Yaw Yan a Pilipino form, Muay Thai the Thai version, Pradal Serey, the
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  • Model Mugging / Impact

    Model Mugging / Impact

    Model Mugging sometimes known as Impact

    A self defence based system of teaching, primarily aimed at women, this system was developed after a high profile rape and beating in 1971 of a female, black belt martial artist in Palo Alto.
    The underlying philosophy of the art is the aim to emancipate women from the myth of fragility. It is a hybrid system that is constantly developing; absorbing techniques from a range of martial arts. The focus on this art is placed upon what is known
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  • Neko Ryu Goshinjitsu

    Neko Ryu Goshinjitsu

    Neko Ryu Goshinjitsu

    We have little information on the legendary founder of the concept on which this art was based, Nakabiyashi Sensei, who developed the cat style self defence movement for Japanese businessmen.
    It is said these businessmen were able to learn the system reasonably effectively within a four hour timeframe. The teachings eventually made their way into the U.S. Marine Core training programme. One marine in particular, Ernie Cates, also known as Professor Cates,
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  • Wen-Do

    Wen-Do

    Wen-Do

    Wen-Do is not considered by practitioners to be a martial art form, but rather an organisation dedicated to practising various self defence techniques for women.
    Its central philosophy is to draw from all martial arts and engender women with knowledge, skills, self defence ability and personal power, celebrating survival and a resistance to injustice.
    This feminist organisation is by virtue of the fact that its core philosophy is the training of self defence techniques
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  • Shen Lung Kung Fu

    Shen Lung Kung Fu

    Shen Lung Kung Fu


    In alignment with the traditional Chinese virtuous characteristics the ultimate aim of Shen Lung practitioners is to encapsulate the spirit of a priest and the mind of a scholar in the body of a warrior. Unlike the traditional
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  • Progressive Fighting System (PFS)

    Progressive Fighting System (PFS)

    Progressive Fighting System (PFS)

    The progressive fighting system is a version of Jeet Kune Do known for its heavy use of head butts, knees and elbows delivered at extreme close quarters. Pilipino stick and knife techniques are also heavily relied upon for training. Training methodology, as opposed to technique is considered more important and the training of multiple combinations areconsidered the most effective way to neutralise an opponent.

    Simplicity is also another
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  • Jeet Kune Do

    Jeet Kune Do

    Jeet Kune Do

    Jeet Kune Do is also commonly known as Jun San Jeet Kune Do. The art developed and promoted by Bruce Lee, is a hybrid style whose movements are direct, non classical and straightforward and known influences include boxing, fencing, Wing Chun and Judo.
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