| There are millions of people all across the world | | | | focuses on exercise and a spiritual transcending. |
| who practice martial arts. Some are masters of | | | | The various different movements that are |
| the arts while others are first-time students, but | | | | employed in this martial art form are mostly |
| one thing that all martial arts pupils share is a | | | | imitations of the fighting styles of animals, and |
| respect for its history. This is because they | | | | have such names as: |
| respect how spiritual and sacred all forms of | | | | * Dragon |
| martial arts are. | | | | * Horse |
| The history of martial arts goes back thousands | | | | * Snake |
| of years. Its history is one that is full of various | | | | Kung Fu is spectacular to watch in action. If you |
| different martial art styles and techniques, one in | | | | ever get a chance go watch a sparring |
| particular being Tai Chi Chuan. | | | | tournament. |
| One of The Oldest - Tai Chi Chuan | | | | Karate is another of the martial art forms that |
| Better known in its short forms, Tai Chi, or | | | | needs to be included in the history of self-defense |
| Chinese boxing, it is one of the most ancient, | | | | arts, and karate can be considered as a form of |
| historical, and distinctive Chinese forms of martial | | | | self defense, a form of physical fitness, or even a |
| arts. This art focuses on the importance of | | | | way of life. It is one of the most commonly |
| breathing techniques and non-aggressive self | | | | practiced self defense tactics in the world, and |
| defense techniques. Its masters can effortlessly | | | | there are basically three main components that |
| fend off attackers by using graceful movements | | | | are included in typical karate training, which are: |
| that redirect the energy or force of the attacker. | | | | * Kihon |
| But be aware it takes years to master just the | | | | * Kata |
| breathing techniques of Tai Chi. | | | | * Kumite |
| Tai Chi is specifically designed to provide relaxation | | | | Karate classes can be great for kids and adults |
| in the process of body conditioning exercise, | | | | alike who are interested in getting in shape, |
| which teaches its students the mental power and | | | | learning discipline and respect. If you have that |
| peace of meditation. This is why Tai Chi differs so | | | | competitive edge you can also enter sparring |
| greatly from so many of the other martial art | | | | tournaments to test your skill against other |
| forms. | | | | karate students. |
| Any history lesson in martial arts needs to include | | | | Regardless of which particular martial art form |
| Tai Chi because it was one of the very first art | | | | you are interested in practicing, the most |
| forms to be accepted and practiced worldwide. It | | | | important thing is that you understand the history |
| closely resembles kung fu in that it may be used | | | | behind martial arts in general, so that you can |
| with or without weapons. | | | | truly understand and respect the dynamics of the |
| Kung Fu | | | | many ancient forms of martial arts. It will also |
| When talking about the history of martial arts one | | | | give you an idea as to which art you would like to |
| can also not forget kung fu, a martial art that | | | | pursue next and why. |