| Copyright (c) 2007 James Liu | | | | them feared by other countries, hence they were |
| The different styles of martial arts allows the first time | | | | known as some of the best soldiers in the world. With |
| user to make an informed decision before they visit a | | | | this in mind it is important to note that the Korean |
| martial arts academy. A growing art is Brazilina Jiu | | | | styles of Martial Arts were actually designed for battle |
| Jtisu which is a ground fighting art. | | | | unlike the Japanese version which was designed to |
| The Different Styles Available | | | | simply protect, not to fight. |
| When it comes to Martial Arts there are four main | | | | ? Phillippino Style Martial Arts |
| styles which are Japanese, Korean, Chinese and | | | | This type of Martial Arts focuses on using weapons |
| Phillippino styles. Each one teaches the Martial Arts | | | | such as a short stick. Because of the practical |
| differently and some are more common than others. | | | | aspects of this art, it is not as popular. |
| ? Japanese Style Martial Arts | | | | ? Chinese Style Martial Arts |
| The Japanese Style Martial Arts focus on self | | | | The Chinese Martial Arts style is generally Tai Chi. It is |
| defense and they are generally a way of helping the | | | | used for both exercise and self defense reasons and |
| body to create spiritual harmony. Using leverage | | | | it is supposed to provide a sense of calm to those |
| against your opponent is the essence of this technique. | | | | who follow it. Some schools teach with the use of |
| So, even if your attacker is stronger than you, you will | | | | weapons whereas some schools teach without them. |
| learn how to use that in your favor. | | | | Both ways are acceptable and it all depends upon |
| This is one of the gentlest forms of Martial Arts and | | | | personal preference as to which type of Tai Chi you |
| whilst there is some pressure on vital nerve techniques | | | | want to partake in. |
| used, it is not taught in order to attack or hurt your | | | | Overall the different styles do make a difference to |
| opponent as with some other types of Martial Arts. | | | | the types of Martial Arts and how they are practiced. |
| ? Korean Style Martial Arts | | | | It is completely down to personal preference as to |
| Korean Martial Arts were used previously by Korean | | | | which one you choose and remember that each style |
| soldiers. Due to their knowledge of Martial Arts, it made | | | | has its own benefits. |