Thursday 25 April 2024

Panantukan

Filipino martial art style, also known as Suntukan and Mano-Mano.

The development of Panantukan can be traced back to the pre-colonial period in the Philippines, where tribal communities used various forms of hand-to-hand combat for self-defence and warfare.


Tuesday 23 April 2024

Taekkyon

Korean martial art style. The earliest written history of Taekkyon was found in historical book titled Jaemulbo written in the reign of King Jeongjo (1776-1800) of the Joseon Dynasty.

Taekkyon was introduced for the first time in the West by anthropologist Stewart Culin in his book titled Korean Games, written in 1895.


Sikaran

Filipino martial art style originated from the town of Baras, province of Rizal.

According to the forefathers of Baras, it had been practiced long before the Spaniards came to the Philippines in the 16th century.


Muay Boran

Thai martial art created by Mons of Dvaravati in the 7th century for self defense and warfare.

Today, there are various different Muay Boran styles created in Thailand. Like Muay Lopburi, Muay Khorat, Muay Chaiya, Muay Thasao and others. Every Muay Boran styles / schools have their own moveset, strength and weakness.


Tuesday 16 April 2024

Nanpai Kungfu

Southern Chinese martial art created during Ming dynasty in 16th century. Also known as Kuntao in Southeast Asia countries.

During the Ming dynasty in 16th century, there were Wokou (Japanese pirates) active on the coast of China. Generals Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou taught martial arts to the local armies and civilians in Southern China area for self defense against the pirates. After the pirate war over, the development of new southern Kungfu style began.


Wednesday 10 April 2024

Kenpo Kata

Japanese martial art dance art created in 6th century.

Kenpo was brought by buddhist monks from China in the middle of the 6th century.

The incorporation of Chinese Wushu and Kenpo also began here, Kata is an Japanese style of Taolu dance art.






Muay Thai

Modern Thai martial art style created around 1930 when modern sport Boxing gears and tournament system introduced in Thailand.

During the 1920s-30s, King Rama VII modernized Thailand martial art competition rules, introducing referee, judges, modern gloves, rounds system and modern design ring. Thailand's first modern ring was built in 1921 at Suan Kulap.