| There are many cultures around the world that | | | | varieties would be the meditative styles that |
| have adapted their own styles to the | | | | originated in China. Tai Chi is well known by |
| discipline of martial arts. Some of the types | | | | enthusiasts by name, but people seldom tie |
| of martial arts have incorporated the use of | | | | the cultural roots of Chi Gon or Ba Gua to |
| weapons, while others rely on the power of | | | | China. |
| the body and the use of various limbs. These | | | | |
| types are used throughout the world are very | | | | A form of the Ba Gua discipline has been |
| effective methods of self-defense and serve | | | | adapted by the Indian cultures but is not |
| as an outlet for a person to display an image | | | | considered to be a meditative style of |
| of their inner qualities, which harness the | | | | martial arts. The Chinese use the Ba Gua |
| powers of peace and tranquility. | | | | discipline as a meditative art form but |
| | | | people around the world have also adapted |
| The disciplines of martial arts have | | | | this discipline to provide feelings of |
| originated in many countries and each style | | | | equality within the interiors of the home. |
| has progressed to varying stages which are | | | | This concept is known throughout the world as |
| influenced by a specific region of the | | | | feng shui and people enjoy the calmness that |
| country to produce other styles of the same | | | | is derived by balancing color properties to |
| discipline. The most common styles are the | | | | develop a sense of calm and balance |
| stand-up styles and those used for ground | | | | throughout the home. |
| fighting. Some have been fine tuned to become | | | | |
| grappling styles that are effective in | | | | Other well known martial arts disciplines |
| certain combat situations, and others have | | | | come from countries like Korea. Tae Kwon Do |
| progressed to an art form that centers on | | | | is one of those stand-up styles that people |
| using various weapons. | | | | gain valuable martial arts skills from by |
| | | | enrolling in weekly classes in their |
| Some martial art disciplines are known | | | | hometowns. This form is suitable for all age |
| throughout the world by name. People have a | | | | groups. Other martial arts skills incorporate |
| thorough understanding of the discipline | | | | stand-up styles but require the use of |
| known as karate, but many people do not know | | | | various body parts to implement the |
| that it originated in Japan. The lesser known | | | | discipline more effectively. |