History of the emergence and development of martial arts

Martial arts have been known since the dawn of human society. Extant sources testify to the existence of certain self-defense techniques in the distant past. Combat martial arts were more widely developed in ancient Greece. Physical exercises among the ancient Greeks were divided into several types, of special interest was the type that included military-applied sports, among them nankration, combining elements of fist fighting and wrestling.

In ancient Rome, gladiator fights were particularly popular. Swords, spears and other edged weapons were used in the skirmishes. In Latin America, particularly Brazil, there is a well-known martial art form called capoeira. In Spain, the Basque country, knife fights were popular. In regions such as Georgia, Armenia, there are also traditional martial arts that go back to the distant past. In later times in Europe, martial arts such as jousting, which included fencing, wrestling, horseback riding, and archery, were popular in Europe.

In the 17th century, the sport of boxing was born from various styles of English hand-to-hand combat. At the same time with English boxing was spread in Europe and French boxing, which included elements of French wrestling “Savate” and English boxing. As can be seen from the above, it is not possible to give priority to one or another country claiming the original origin of hand-to-hand combat.

However, speaking of the development of martial arts, one cannot but talk about the oriental types of wrestling, which enjoy widespread popularity to this day. They are inherently dominant, t. к. include not only the technique of performing various techniques, kicks, etc., but also various types of human education: philosophical, religious and ethical, mental, physical. In ancient China, the martial sport appeared in the form of Taijiquan. It was a contact sport that combined boxing and wrestling. There is evidence of similar combat sports in ancient Egypt, India and Japan

We need to separate the concepts of martial arts and martial arts. Not every martial art is a martial art, just as not every martial art can be recognized as a martial art. A martial art may involve fighting more than one opponent. Then it’s not martial arts in any way. On the other hand, in martial arts, spiritual principles and even religious tenets play an important role, whereas in martial arts everything is either sporting or considered in an applied aspect.

Combat sports aim to determine the best in their sport, the highest athletic achievements. Stricter rules and restrictions apply (in order to minimize injuries). A variety of protective equipment is also used (gloves, mouth guards in boxing and karate, helmets, masks in fencing, etc.).

The main purpose of martial arts is to render opponents incapacitated and incapacitated. It’s mostly combined hand-to-hand combat. The training is similar to that of combat sports, also included are situations designed to help defend against multiple opponents, as well as how to use a variety of improvised weapons useful in a real combat situation.

Mixed martial arts is a form of martial arts in which members of different martial arts and martial arts come together. There are rules, but the restrictions are minimal, compared to style and species rules of competitions, which allows to show athletes a wide arsenal of technical actions.

Depending on the arsenal of material means used, martial arts can take place with the use of weapons (sticks, stabbing or chopping cold weapons, nunchaku, etc.). or without.

Combat sports are also distinguished by the dominant technique, which may include, inter alia, striking, pushing, grappling, throwing, painful holds, chokes.