History of the Martial Arts
The histories and legends of martial arts styles. Learn about style's origins and founders.
Ed Parker - American Kenpo Karate Commercial
This vintage commercial stars the one and only Master Ed Parker, founder of American Kenpo Karate. You'll love the old school karate sound effects.
This vintage commercial stars the one and only Master Ed Parker, founder of American Kenpo Karate. You'll love the old school karate sound effects.
History of Capoeira
A short description of the history of Capoeira, as well as a good article discussing the characteristics of the art.
A short description of the history of Capoeira, as well as a good article discussing the characteristics of the art.
History of Shaolin
This is a great site that describes the history of Shaolin Temple and Shaolin kung fu. It gives dates and organizes them according to the dynasty of the time. It also tells about several historical figures that contributed to the rise and fall of what is probably the world's most famous martial arts style and temple.
This is a great site that describes the history of Shaolin Temple and Shaolin kung fu. It gives dates and organizes them according to the dynasty of the time. It also tells about several historical figures that contributed to the rise and fall of what is probably the world's most famous martial arts style and temple.
Kendo History
A very complete history of the development of modern kendo.
A very complete history of the development of modern kendo.
History of Tae Kwon Do
This is a detailed, illustrated article about the origins and development of tae kwon do.
This is a detailed, illustrated article about the origins and development of tae kwon do.