Subak
Subak is an important development in the evolution of Korean martial arts and one of the founding arts from which Tai Kwon Do derived much of its character; the style was one which relied heavily on kicking rather than grappling. One theory, which is widely believed amongst martial artists, is that Korean style places emphasis on kicking because the region from which Subak players originated was a mountainous area and so it would have been natural for practitioners to have strong...
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Lua also known as Kapu Kuialua
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Lua also known as Kapu Kuialua
The modern form has been clearly influenced by Jujitsu and Karate, the ancient form; it is believed, concentrated on the application of joint locks and breaks alongside strikes delivered with lethal force.
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Marine Corp Martial Arts Programme (MCMAP)
This combat art was introduced in 2001 and aimed at instilling the warrior ethos. This programme, developed with the specific aim of instilling close quarter combat techniques into troops alongside moral and teambuilding functions, replacing former programmes such as L.I.N.E.
This system includes more flexible techniques that can be used during peacekeeping operations in which the marine core commonly find themselves. Such techniques... -
To Shin Do
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To Shin Do
Founded by Stephen K Hayes the legendary American Ninja. This system is a departure from Ninjitsu as taught by the Bujinkan. It differentiates itself from the original system claiming to be more focussed on threats and confrontations that are more likely to be encountered in modern day life. Its emphasis is on successfully handling surprise attacks with multiple assailants focussing on the use of strikes, punches, kicks, grappling techniques, chokes and joint locks.
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Chu Fen Do
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Chu Fen Do
One important aspect to training is the efforts to arm students with psychological understanding of fear and in particular how that... -
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Vacon
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Vacon
This is a hybrid martial art used by the military in Peru. It utilises a number of Jujitsu techniques such as arm bars, choke holds and restraining movements along with street techniques from the gang-ridden shantytowns.
This little known martial art has developed a strong reputation in Peru, in particular in its use by police against the criminal elements known to plague the poorer areas of the cities.
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Hoshin Roshi Ryu
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Hoshin Roshi Ryu
A hybrid art consisting of techniques drawn from Ninjitsu and Jujitsu developed by the late Glenn J Morris, PhD an organisational psychologist. The system aims to combine knowledge of philosophy and martial arts to create a complete system for mental and physical self protection. Although trained as a Western psychologist, the founder was interested in Daoist philosophy and esoteric writings.
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Hurricane Combat Art
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Hurricane Combat Art
An American hybrid system with its headquarters in Los Vegas, Nevada.
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Shingitai Jujitsu
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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