| There are many different types of Martial Arts | | | | Korean soldiers. Due to their knowledge of Martial |
| and whilst we may have heard of types such as | | | | Arts, it made them feared by other countries, |
| Judo and Karate, there are also different styles of | | | | hence they were known as some of the best |
| Martial Arts to choose from. The most common | | | | soldiers in the world. With this in mind it is |
| seems to be Japanese but there are others too, | | | | important to note that the Korean styles of |
| so how can you tell which Martial Arts style would | | | | Martial Arts were actually designed for battle |
| suit you the best? | | | | unlike the Japanese version which was designed |
| The Different Styles Available | | | | to simply protect, not to fight.o Phillippino Style |
| When it comes to Martial Arts there are four | | | | Martial Arts |
| main styles which are Japanese, Korean, Chinese | | | | This type of Martial Arts focuses on using |
| and Phillippino styles. Each one teaches the Martial | | | | weapons such as a short stick. It is used for both |
| Arts differently and some are more common | | | | sport and self defense reasons and it is not |
| than others.o Japanese Style Martial Arts | | | | generally as popular as other Martial Art styles.o |
| The Japanese Style Martial Arts focus on self | | | | Chinese Style Martial Arts |
| defense and they are generally a way of helping | | | | The Chinese Martial Arts style is generally Tai Chi. |
| the body to create spiritual harmony. Usually | | | | It is used for both exercise and self defense |
| throwing and twisting techniques are used and | | | | reasons and it is supposed to provide a sense of |
| you learn how to use your attacker's strength | | | | calm to those who follow it. Some schools teach |
| against them. So, even if your attacker is | | | | with the use of weapons whereas some schools |
| stronger than you, you will learn how to use that | | | | teach without them. Both ways are acceptable |
| in your favor. | | | | and it all depends upon personal preference as to |
| This is one of the gentlest forms of Martial Arts | | | | which type of Tai Chi you want to partake in. |
| and whilst there is some pressure on vital nerve | | | | Overall the different styles do make a difference |
| techniques used, it is not taught in order to attack | | | | to the types of Martial Arts and how they are |
| or hurt your opponent as with some other types | | | | practiced. It is completely down to personal |
| of Martial Arts.o Korean Style Martial Arts | | | | preference as to which one you choose and |
| Korean Martial Arts were used previously by | | | | remember that each style has its own benefits. |