by Syed Mehdi Momin There are a wide variety of martial arts being practised all over the world- ranging from traditional Japanese, Korean and Chinese styles, to eclectic American arts, to weapon-oriented Filipino systems to styles which emphasise tournament competition over self-defence. Our own lathi khela can be definitely termed as a martial art. Each genre has its own advantages, drawbacks, and colourful history. Here I will try to give you an introduction to some of the most popular forms. Japanese Styles Shotokan is a traditional Japanese karate style that features "hard," linear blocking and striking techniques. Japan's martial arts, known as the budo (warrior ways), include, of...
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