Master Phil

in Your Corner Podcast Episode #117: The History of Combat Arts

History

of Combat Arts:

 

I

thought this might interest you:

 

Wrestling,

The Oldest One of All 

 

I

wrote this back in the 1990’s regarding the sport of wrestling. I thought someof you might find this interesting . . . an historical look at all thecombatives.  

 

Wrestling,

you might already know, was the first fighting system. It was created by earlyman and those who studied its techniques tended to survive the longest. Ancientwall paintings and sculptures that date back over 5000 years clearlydemonstrates the influence grappling techniques had on civilization. And giventhe success that wrestlers are enjoying these days at the Ultimate FightingChampionships it’s clear that not much has changed. Wrestling is still the mosteffective means of self-defense and the most efficient form of attack known toman. Regardless of the hundreds or so various grappling, striking and kickingsystems that are being taught globally, wrestling still sits at the head of thetable as the father of them all. 

 

Throughout

the development of mankind there have been different periods when the ownershipof weapons was outlawed by various cultures. It was during these cycles ofsocietal non-violence that the martial arts had their largest periods of growthand popularity. But over time, people began to see the physical arts as muchmore than just survival skills. It was a means of attaining higher levels ofphysical and spiritual wellness while stressing the personal qualities ofcharacter development, discipline and persistence. These are the primaryreasons why wrestling and the rest of the self-defense forms have grown and evolvedover the centuries. 

 

Today,

as I mentioned before, there are upwards of a thousand different martial artsystems, all of which owe their earliest beginnings to our sport of wrestling.Listed below in chronological order are many of the more celebrated arts. Theyhave been placed in a road map format so you might enjoy the journey just alittle more.  

 

3000

BC – Wrestling, most likely goes back millions of years to prehistoric man ifyou believe in evolution or to Adam and Eve if you subscribe to theologicalbeginnings. The first written mention of wrestling dates back to the tombs ofEgypt. Then as it is now, it’s the world’s largest and most effectiveself-defense form. 

 

  

               

1500

BC – Boxing, made its official debut as one of the events in Greek pankrationhistory.  Today it is looked upon more as a pugilistic sport than aneffective form of self-defense.

  

               

  

               

759

BC – Jujitsu, is the art of the Samurai and a parent of Judo, Aikido andHapkido. It is known for its specialization in the areas of joint locks andchokes.

 

 

557

BC – Shuai Chiao, Known in China as a throwing art. Its strategy is simple, tosoften ones opponent with hand and foot strikes before moving in to launch himskyward with a bonebreaking throw.  

 

  

               

127

AD – Tang Soo Do, Korea’s oldest form of Karate. It is strictly self-defense innature and is quite similar to modern day Taekwondo. 

 

  

               

210

AD – Hsing I Chuan, is a style known for its vigorous, powerful movements andabundant releases of internal energy. A close relative of kung fu given itsfluid and graceful movements.

 

  

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