Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Interesting Facts About Martial Arts

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You think you know everything about martial arts? Regardless of how long you have been trained, there will always be something new to learn. The field of martial arts indeed has a very rich history.

Martial Arts Facts


Most martial arts that people practice today originated in Japan, Korea, and China. People do not know that the world has actually witnessed various great fighters – from Macedonians to Spartans, who are likewise trained in methodical fighting techniques and have lived by a certain code of ethics.

Did you know that Karate is a combination of 2 words? “Kara” meaning empty and “te” meaning hand – so literally, the definition of karate is self-defense fighting without any weapon.

Did you know that in martial arts training, there are many levels apart from White Belt and Black Belt? The order of beginner to expert is as follows – White, Yellow, Orange, Green, Blue, Purple, Brown, Red, and Black.

Did you know why Bruce Lee is regarded as the most influential martial artist? It is because he introduced Chinese martial arts to the whole world.

Martial arts can greatly benefit the lives of children with ADHD. Children who lack focus but with excessive energy can actually learn to channel those qualities into martial arts training.

Other Interesting Facts


  • 3 hours and 42 minutes was considered the longest pro fight on record. This was the fight between Helio Gracie and Valdemar Santana.
  • On the other hand, the heaviest pro fighter on record is Emmanuel Yarborough, who became a champion amateur sumo and MMA fighter. At one point, he weighed in at more than 800lbs.
  • The shortest pro fighter on record was Naoko Ohmuro. He weighs 106 lbs and stands 4’9”.

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