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Entrance of the Shaolin Temple, founded in 495 AD

History of Asian Martial Arts (1)

The origins of Asian martial arts, from the development of the earliest forms of combat to the founding of the Shaolin Temple.

Illustration of Bodhidharma, patriarch of Chan Buddhism

History of Asian Martial Arts (2)

Bodhidharma: Biography, Origins of Asian Martial Arts, and Their Spread Worldwide

Japanese flag with Kanji "Budo" written in the center, Japanese martial arts, symbol of Budo

History of Japanese Martial Arts

The history of Japanese martial arts, from their origins to the Meiji Restoration and the development of modern budo.

Flag of China, symbol of the People's Republic of China, red flag with yellow stars.

History of Chinese Martial Arts

The history of Chinese martial arts, from ancient origins to the era of the Republic of China, encompassing philosophy and combat techniques.

Entrance of Eisho Temple, birthplace of Kodokan Judo, temple in Japan.

History of Judo

From the origins of martial arts in Japan to the birth and development of judo in Italy and around the world.

Kanji symbol for Judo, Japanese characters, symbol of Judo martial arts.

Meaning of Judo

The Way of Gentleness

The Great Masters of Martial Arts

Biographies of the Greatest Martial Arts Masters in History

Jigoro Kano (1860-1938)

Founder of Judo

Discover the biography of Jigoro Kano, the father of judo, and his contribution to martial arts

Gichin Funakoshi (1868-1957)

Founder of Shotokan Karate

Discover the life and work of Gichin Funakoshi, the founder of Shotokan karate, and his lasting impact on the world of martial arts

Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969)

Founder of Aikido

Explore the biography of O’Sensei Morihei Ueshiba and discover how his spiritual journey and martial arts studies led to the creation of aikido

Mestre Bimba (1899-1974)

Father of Capoeira Regional

Discover the life and works of Manoel dos Reis Machado, better known as Mestre Bimba, and how his vision gave birth to Capoeira Regional

Mestre Pastinha (1889-1981)

Founder of the First Capoeira Angola Academy

Discover the life and works of Vicente Ferreira Pastinha, better known as Mestre Pastinha, and how he established and popularized the first Capoeira Angola academy

Choi Hong-hi (1918-2002)

Founder of Taekwondo

Discover the life and works of Choi Hong-hi, the founder of Taekwondo, and how his vision transformed this martial art into a global phenomenon

Martial Arts Timeline

300 BC

Karate

It is considered on this date the arrival from Japan of the original inhabitants of the Ryukyu Islands, which includes Okinawa.

520 WuShu

Bodhidharma, founder of Chan Buddhism, arrives at the Shaolin Temple.

1610

Capoeira

Quilombo dos Palmares, now the state of Alagoas, is founded by runaway slaves.

1877

Judo

Jigoro Kano begins studying jujutsu at Tenshin Shin’yo-ryu under the guidance of Master Fukuda Hachinosuke.

Martial Arts Glossary

All the terms used in modern and ancient martial arts