Categories for Martial Arts

Martial Arts is a term that is used for various forms of combat, self defense, and sport combat. This can include both unarmed and armed. Although many think of the Eastern disciplines when you hear the words Martial Arts, it really includes all forms of combat from many regions of the world. For example, Fencing and Boxing would be a martial arts from the West.

Although Martial Arts is listed under the Sports category, it is much more and many disciplines are used for recreation, health/fitness, military training, spirituality, and of course self defense to name a few.

Websites on Martial Arts

  • Krav Maga -Contains information about a modern day self defence system for men and women. It teaches people reality based techniques and strategies to avoid or deal with violent confrontations.
  • Toogee Taekwon-Do -A martial art that involves dynamic techniques of unarmed combat for self-defensive purposes. Includes a national list of training centres and contacts.
  • Martial Arts Industry Association -The peak body for martial arts in Australia. Acts as the industry representative to governments, community and media.
  • Australian Ju Jitsu Association Inc -National association offering information on the committee, state representatives, code of conduct, risk management, membership, school search, instructors, news and seminars.
  • Shotokan Karate International -Includes history, list of dojos, membership, local and national squads, results and training.
  • Pacific International Taekwondo Association -Information on the principles of non-contact, non-competitive Taekwondo. Programs for children, teenagers, adults and corporate groups.