10 Interesting Fact About The history and culture of different forms of martial arts

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• Karate martial arts come from Okinawa, Japan and was originally referred to as To-De or To-Di. The new karate name was introduced in 1936.
• Silat is a traditional Indonesian, Malaysian, and Brunei martial arts. The word silat comes from the word one science that illustrates the combination of physical and spiritual.
• Taekwondo is a South Korean national martial art that was founded in 1955 by General Choi Hong Hi. Taekwondo is now one of the Olympic sports.
• Kungfu is a Chinese martial art that has more than 300 different types of styles. Kungfu is one of the five main martial arts in China.
• Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that combines acrobatic, dance, and music movements. Capoeira was originally developed by African slaves in Brazil in the 16th century.
• Judo is a Japanese martial art that was founded in 1882 by Jigoro Kano. Judo is now an Olympic sport.
• Muay Thai is a Thai national martial art that is known for its strong punching and kick techniques. Muay Thai is also known as the art of nine weapons because it involves the use of legs, hands, elbows, and knees.
• Aikido is a Japanese martial art that was founded in 1922 by Morihei Ueshiba. Aikido focuses on defensive techniques and avoid direct confrontation.
• Wing Chun is a Chinese martial art that is known for fast and directed punch techniques. Wing Chun is also known as Bruce Lee's martial arts.
• Krav Maga is an Israeli martial arts developed for the Israeli military. Krav Maga emphasizes survival and effective techniques in real situations.