Martial Arts

Martial arts are traditional combat practices thought to first originate in Asia and India. These codified fighting systems have been used for centuries in self-defence, military actions, law enforcement and competition. Typically, they have both physical, mental and spiritual components, and are often closely tied to a nation’s cultural heritage. In China, martial arts originated during the Xia Dynasty, more than 4000 years ago. According to legend, it was the Yellow Emperor, a famous general and deity, who introduced this early system of battle techniques. They have since developed into many different styles, usually called by the umbrella terms; gongfu, guoshu, wushu.