The Martial Art of Kajukenbo
The martial art of Kajukenbo is an evolving, eclectic blend of various martial arts styles. The word Kajukenbo was derived from the initial letters...
Jujutsu
Jujutsu is the empty handed fighting art of the famous Japanese Samurai. Originally it was created to be used by warriors wearing a full...
The Foundation of Kodokan Judo and It’s Development
What is widely prevailed all over the world now under the general name of judo means the Kodokan Judo which Prof Jigoro Kano founded...
Jigoro Kano And The Not So Brief History of Judo
Indeed, Jigoro Kano was many things to many people. Like Sir Thomas More, he was a man for all seasons. His many worlds encompassed...
Judo
"The aim of Judo is to utilize physical and mental strength most effectively. Its training is to understand the true meaning of life through...
Jodo the Way of the Stick
Shindo Muso Ryu, a school that devised the dynamic art of jo-jutsu was developed by Muso Gonosuke Katsuyoshi, a student of the Tenshin Shoden...
Jing Quan Dao – Combat Tactics of Chinese Police
Quick throws, attacks and counterattacks, Chin Na (joint locks), kicking, fist and palm strikes and more . . . Jing Quan Dao "Combat Tactics...
Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do
No set of rules or codified techniques exist for Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do and this art uses methods and techniques from all styles,...
About Reality Based Systems of Martial Arts
The term "martial arts" literally means "war arts," and reality based systems have returned to that original concept emphasizing techniques and training methods that...
Iaido – Drawing and Attacking with the Sword
Iaido is the Japanese art of drawing and attacking with the sword. It originated with Kenjutsu and Iaijutsu, although the forms practiced in Iaijutsu...
Hsing I Chuan Body Mind Boxing
Hsing I Chuan translates to "form and intention boxing" or "body-mind boxing". The history of Hsing I Chuan is unclear. One account credits Boddhidarma...
List of Kung Fu Styles
Bafaquan - Eight Methods
Baguazhang (Bagua Zhang) - Eight Trigrams Palm
Bajiquan - Eight Extremes Fist
Bak Mei - White Eyebrow
Black Tiger Kung Fu
Chaquan - Cha Fist
Changquan...
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,...
Hwa Rang Do: The Way of the Flower of Manhood
One of the oldest Korean arts of combat. Hwa rang do means "the way of the flower of manhood," since it was originally taught...
Hsing Yi Chuan
Hsing Yi Chuan is one of the three internal arts. Like Tai Chi and Pa Kua, Hsing Yi is taught with three purposes in...
Lama Wushu Hop Gar
A style of Wushu emphasizing combat effectiveness. The style is based on Lion Roar Wushu, which originated during the Tang dynasty and was taught...