in Your Corner Podcast Episode #117: The History of Combat Arts
thought this might interest you:
wrote this back in the 1990’s regarding the sport of wrestling. I thought some
of you might find this interesting . . . an historical look at all the
you might already know, was the first fighting system. It was created by early
man and those who studied its techniques tended to survive the longest. Ancient
wall paintings and sculptures that date back over 5000 years clearly
demonstrates the influence grappling techniques had on civilization. And given
the success that wrestlers are enjoying these days at the Ultimate Fighting
Championships it’s clear that not much has changed. Wrestling is still the most
effective means of self-defense and the most efficient form of attack known to
man. Regardless of the hundreds or so various grappling, striking and kicking
systems that are being taught globally, wrestling still sits at the head of the
table as the father of them all.
the development of mankind there have been different periods when the ownership
of weapons was outlawed by various cultures. It was during these cycles of
societal non-violence that the martial arts had their largest periods of growth
and popularity. But over time, people began to see the physical arts as much
more than just survival skills. It was a means of attaining higher levels of
physical and spiritual wellness while stressing the personal qualities of
character development, discipline and persistence. These are the primary
reasons why wrestling and the rest of the self-defense forms have grown and evolved
as I mentioned before, there are upwards of a thousand different martial art
systems, all of which owe their earliest beginnings to our sport of wrestling.
Listed below in chronological order are many of the more celebrated arts. They
have been placed in a road map format so you might enjoy the journey just a
BC – Wrestling, most likely goes back millions of years to prehistoric man if
you believe in evolution or to Adam and Eve if you subscribe to theological
beginnings. The first written mention of wrestling dates back to the tombs of
Egypt. Then as it is now, it’s the world’s largest and most effective
BC – Boxing, made its official debut as one of the events in Greek pankration
history. Today it is looked upon more as a pugilistic sport than an
effective form of self-defense.
BC – Jujitsu, is the art of the Samurai and a parent of Judo, Aikido and
Hapkido. It is known for its specialization in the areas of joint locks and
BC – Shuai Chiao, Known in China as a throwing art. Its strategy is simple, to
soften ones opponent with hand and foot strikes before moving in to launch him
skyward with a bonebreaking throw.
AD – Tang Soo Do, Korea’s oldest form of Karate. It is strictly self-defense in
nature and is quite similar to modern day Taekwondo.
AD – Hsing I Chuan, is a style known for its vigorous, powerful movements and
abundant releases of internal energy. A close relative of kung fu given its
fluid and graceful movements.
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