Martial arts video

03.04.2006

The human stun gun. A man who claims to be able to stun anyone without even touching them.

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09.03.2008
The superhuman block breaker.

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06.20.2009
Muaj Thai low kick can generate a force up 1000 lbs.

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5.19.2011

Different style of martial arts kicks are put to the test.

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12.28.2013

North Korean Taekwondo martial arts demonstration.

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06.11.2014

100 ways to destroy your opponents groin.

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interesting Fact

  • The word "martial" derives from the Greek name mars. Mars is known as the Roman god of war.


THE PHYSICS OF MARTIAL ARTS                                               KEVIN CHANG                                                                                                     physics 211                                                                                                    11/26/2014                                         

Martial art photo

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introduction

"Martial arts are codified systems and traditions of combat practices, which are practiced for a variety of reasons: self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, entertainment, as well as mental, physical, and spiritual development"(Wikipedia).

Today there are over 5,000 different types of martial arts being studied around the world, ranging from spiritual to self-defense training.

Martial arts can be broadly divided into five different fighting style.

Striking- Primarily focus on attacking or defending by utilizing their kicks, punches, knees,                and elbows. A few striking style includes:
                - Karate
                - TaeKwonDo
                - Muay Thai                  

Grappling- Primarily focus on bringing the opponent down with throws and utilizing their                      submission hold. A few grappling style includes:
                - Judo
                - Wrestling
                - Russian Sambo

low impact- Primarily focus on breathing techniques, body fitness, and the spiritual                               development with chi. A few low impact style includes:
                - Tai Chi
                - Baguazhang

Weapon Based- A type of martial art that incorporates weapons into their system. 
                        A few weapon based style includes:
                - Kenjutsu
                - kendo
                - kyudo

Hybrid- A mix of everything, striking, grappling, low impact and weapon based.
            A few hybrid style includes:
                -MMA
                -Jeet June Do
                -kajukenbo


Looking further into Martial arts, I will be explaining some of the dynamics of certain styles and analyze why their pattern of punches and kicks can be so lethal.


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