Aikido founded by Morihei Ueshiba

The History of Aikido and the Origins of Aiki Ju-jutsu

Aikido was founded by Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969) in Tokyo, Japan in 1942. Ueshiba was born in a rural area of Japan near Osaka and...

Savate

Savate is a French martial art. It is also known as boxe française, French boxing, French Kickboxing or French Footfighting. Savate uses both the...
Systema; Principles of the Russian System

Systema Faith-Based Operating System

The Systema operating system as taught by Mikhail and Vladimir is a faith-based operating system. The process of giving up your ego-based personal power...
Naginata

Naginata

Naginata is a traditional Japanese martial art of both power and grace. It is the study of the use of a sword like weapon...
Kung Fu Styles

About Kung Fu Styles

The de-generalized list of Kung Fu Styles below was prepared for USADOJO.COM by Sijo Robert Z of the Shaolin Academy. According to Sijo Z,...
The Kokooryo Kingdom

The History of Tae Kwon Do

The History of Tae Kwon Do is two thousand years old and the martial art form originated in Korea. It is based on the premise...
Shuai Chiao

Shuai Chiao Bare-Handed Fighting

Shuai Chiao bare-handed fighting is the oldest Chinese bare-handed fighting style which incorporates the principles of T'ai Chi Ch'uan. Shuia-Chiao emerged around 2,000 years ago....
Kempo

A History of Kempo or Kenpo

The art of Kempo, also written as Kenpo, is unique as far as its history goes in two respects; it is considered by many...
Drunkard Boxing

Zui Quan – Drunkard Boxing

In Zui Quan or the drunkard boxing, boxers falter, waddle, fall and sway just like drunkards. Zui Quan can be used for both fighting...
Yoseikan Budo

Yoseikan Budo

Yoseikan Budo is a comprehensive martial art founded by Master Minoru Mochizuki of Shizuoka, Japan. Master Mochizuki was a senior direct student of Judo...
Willie Lim Classical Dimension

Tai Chi Chuan

Speak to your friends who do Karate or Tae Kwon Do about Tai Chi Chuan and they will tell you it is a slow...
Kapap – Krav Panim El Panim

KAPAP: Krav Panim el Panim, The Art of Gaku Jutsu-Do

Gaku Jutsu-Do - the traditional way of teaching and learning Martial Arts. KAPAP (Krav Panim el Panim - face-to-face combat) is a Martial Art form...
WSEF System of Serrada Escrima

Fundamentals of WSEF System of Serrada Escrima

An interview with the Author of Fundamentals of WSEF Serrada Escrima - Guro Michael Schwarz of World Serrada Escrima Federation. In this interview martial arts...

Keeping Kung Fu Secrets Grandmaster David Chin

How do you know if your kung fu is real? Secret teachings, closed-door disciples, and special transmissions permeate kung fu legends. Feuding lineage branches...
Robert Trias Shuri-ryu

Dissertation on the Origins and Development of Shuri-ryu

Shuri-ryu is a very old and traditional system with a long and unbroken history. From the ancient method, much wisdom has been gained and...
Seikendo Healing Arts

Seikendo Healing Arts

Seikendo healing arts are taught in the Seibukan Jujutsu system and is a synthesis of various healing arts. These arts are: Shiatsu (Japanese finger...