| The art of warfare or Martial Arts is derived | | | | undergo an intense training where they are |
| from the word Mars which symbolizes Roman | | | | graded based on periodic assessments and |
| god of wars. The person who learns this form of | | | | training by their respective teachers. The testing |
| self defense is known as a Martial Artist. Based | | | | phase is the most important phase in Martial Arts |
| on the historical method of fighting using Martial | | | | as it determines the level of progression and the |
| Arts the methods are now being reconstructed | | | | level of skill obtained by the student. It is usually |
| and so various forms of Martial Arts have | | | | determined by the achievement of colored belts |
| emerged. | | | | and titles. |
| The forms and styles of fighting are different in | | | | The various forms of this Art are often included |
| different countries, however Europe is considered | | | | in the tournaments of championships which are |
| to be the home for Martial Arts. The styles like | | | | arranged for students of the Martial Art Institutes |
| Jogo do Pau and Savate, a kicking style was | | | | all over the world. They share a single platform to |
| established in Europe. Some countries on the | | | | test their fighting skill on a global level. |
| other hand have open hand wrestling and kick | | | | Though this Art is a combating technique but due |
| boxing that have been named under the styles of | | | | to its varied forms and styles it is incorporated |
| Martial Arts. Each and every style is unique and | | | | into sports. It is a major event in Olympics if |
| has different rules to follow, but a common | | | | considered as a sport on a global level. People |
| characteristic is the system of fighting techniques. | | | | from Asia, America, Africa and others participate |
| The individual who seeks to learn this Art has to | | | | with huge anticipation. |