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==Definition== | ==Definition== | ||
| − | *1: any of several [[arts]] of [[combat]] and [[self]] [[defense]] (as [ | + | *1: any of several [[arts]] of [[combat]] and [[self]] [[defense]] (as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karate karate] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judo judo]) that are widely practiced as [[sport]] |
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
<center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''''[[Martial Arts]]''''', follow [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Martial_Arts '''''this link'''''].</center> | <center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''''[[Martial Arts]]''''', follow [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Martial_Arts '''''this link'''''].</center> | ||
| − | '''Martial arts''' are extensive [[systems]] of codified practices and [[traditions]] of combat, practiced for a variety of reasons, including [ | + | '''Martial arts''' are extensive [[systems]] of codified practices and [[traditions]] of combat, practiced for a variety of reasons, including [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-defense self-defense], [[competition]], [[physical]] [[health]] and fitness, as well as [[mental]] and [[spiritual]] [[development]]. |
| − | The term "martial arts" today has become heavily [[associated]] with the fighting arts of [ | + | The term "martial arts" today has become heavily [[associated]] with the fighting arts of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Asia eastern Asia], but the term's [[origin]] is distinctly [[western]]. It is from the [[Latin]] that we actually derive the [[English]] term, "martial arts" - from "arts of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mars_(mythology) Mars]," the [[Roman]] [[god]] of war. The term "martial art" was used in regard to the [[Sophism|sophisticated]] combat systems of Europe as early as the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/16th_century 1550]s, and an [[English]] fencing manual of 1639 used it in [[reference]] specifically to the [[science]] and art of swordplay. |
| − | Some martial arts are considered "[[traditional]]" and tied to an [[ethnic]], cultural or [[religious]] background, while others are [[modern]] systems developed either by a founder, or by an [[association]]. [ | + | Some martial arts are considered "[[traditional]]" and tied to an [[ethnic]], cultural or [[religious]] background, while others are [[modern]] systems developed either by a founder, or by an [[association]]. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martial_arts] |
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
'''''[https://www.handerick.com/1000-sit-ups-a-day-and-real-levitation/ Levitation for Martial Artists]''''' | '''''[https://www.handerick.com/1000-sit-ups-a-day-and-real-levitation/ Levitation for Martial Artists]''''' | ||
[[Category: General Reference]] | [[Category: General Reference]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:26, 13 December 2020
Definition
- 1: any of several arts of combat and self defense (as karate and judo) that are widely practiced as sport
Description
Martial arts are extensive systems of codified practices and traditions of combat, practiced for a variety of reasons, including self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, as well as mental and spiritual development.
The term "martial arts" today has become heavily associated with the fighting arts of eastern Asia, but the term's origin is distinctly western. It is from the Latin that we actually derive the English term, "martial arts" - from "arts of Mars," the Roman god of war. The term "martial art" was used in regard to the sophisticated combat systems of Europe as early as the 1550s, and an English fencing manual of 1639 used it in reference specifically to the science and art of swordplay.
Some martial arts are considered "traditional" and tied to an ethnic, cultural or religious background, while others are modern systems developed either by a founder, or by an association. [1]
