Thread: Martial Arts Fighting Styles
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Old 01-03-2008, 12:23 PM
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Nice list there PJ!

Most Asian arts are like a tree. They have a base in Chinese/Japanese cultures and then branch out from there. As the fighting arts of one culture were passed on to other cultures, changes occurred and "new" arts were created.

I practice Tae Kwon Do. Tae Kwon Do evolved from Japanese Karate, to Tae Soo Do, to Tang Soo Do, and finally to Tae Kwon Do. Korea, invaded and ruled by Japan, some people were taught Japanese Karate. Once Japan no longer ruled Korea, the Korean government wanted all mention of Japanese influence in Korean culture removed. Hence the name change from Karate to Korean terms Tae Soo Do.

I think this thread should be a sticky for anyone wanting to know a bit about different Martial Arts.

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