Martial Art Schools

[rene schneider]

Martial arts differ from unarmed brawling in their organized
techniques, coherent system and codification of effective teaching
methods. Although there are many styles of martial arts, most of them
share the common goal of physically defeating a person or defending
oneself.
Every martial arts school has its own goal; some classes teach
students to become effective competitors in tournaments, while other
classes attempt to teach the students to defend themselves effectively
against anticipated situations. Some schools also teach students to
preserve the ancient traditions of martial arts. Martial arts schools,
mainly in China, also educate students about side disciplines like
bone setting, qigong, acupuncture, acupressure and other aspects of
traditional Chinese medicine.
Most martial arts schools focus on the different areas of combat such
as striking, kicking, grappling and throwing, and weaponry. However,
one common training technique used by all martial arts schools is to
have a series of routines called forms, which also serve as a
dictionary of essential techniques to be memorized for times of
need....

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