Very well said.
I had many friends who were black belts in Judo, and Judo was my first introduction to martial arts before Tae Kwon Do at age 10.
But I am not impressed by The Krav Maga, since it is a combination or should I say a poor monkeying of very old styles I know of.
So grabbing something that already exists and changing its name to call it its own is plain theft.
For Bruce Lee, was it Winning without fighting or fighting without fighting, since the latter doesn't sound logical, and I have forgotten his quote from Jeet Kune Do.
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Judo
Original Name:
柔道, jūdō
Founded By:
Kano Jigoro
Country of Origin:
Japan
Introduction:
Kodokan Judo is a form of martial art that found its origination by Jigoro Kano, who was born in the Hyogo district of Western Japan around 1879. He was a frail 17 year old, who was underestimated and harassed because of his weak physical appearance. Taking this as a challenge, Kano went ahead to learn jujitsu and eventually developed Kodokan Judo. Ko means lecture, Do means the way and kan means a hall. In 1938, after Professor Kano had made his presence in the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for 29 years, it was finally decided to include Judo in the Olympic Games of 1940 that were scheduled to be held in Tokyo itself.
The techniques of Judo are divided into the following 3 categories:
Nage-waza This refers to the Judo technique of Throwing. Further, classifications of these are Tachi-waza (Standing Techniques) and Sutemi-waza (Sacrificing Techniques).The type of Tachi-waza depends on the part of his body that the thrower (tori) uses to throw the opponent (throw uke). Sutemi-waza involves the tori reducing him on the mat and simultaneously throwing the opponent.
Katame-waza Application of this technique of Grappling is made when both the opponents have dropped on the mat, however exceptionally it can be useful while they stand. It is further classified as osae-komi-waza (pinning down technique), kansetsu waza (joint lock technique) and shime waza (strangle/choke technique).
Atemi-waza Striking technique of Judo are classified into ashi-ate (leg striking) and ude-waza (arm striking).
Etiquette is most likely to be the most vital facet of Judo. This aspect has been given relevance, as it helps to develop the overall person within society too. Take into consideration that, this etiquette refers to the customs, rules or way to conduct oneself on and off the mat. Just like golf, for example, wherein etiquette is meant to be observed by the player as well as the spectators.
Randori is a training method, which is of great value off the mat. It allows free movement without direct resistance to force, which gives the judoka a chance to select and pursue his free movements in consequence. The philosophy of the Randori is endearing, because, what may look like a fight to an unaware spectator, is actually an art that teaches both the competitors consideration for one another. It holds its base in equalization. Hence, the competitor who is physically and technically superior, tones down his actions to reach the level of the other. This makes it a fair fight and an unselfish approach to learning Judo.
Another unique aspect of Judo is its ranking system. Belts of specific colours are assigned to the Judoka, which describe the level of technical and contest performance the Judo student has attained. A white belt signifies a beginner and a black belt connotes a judoka of high proficiency. This belt ranking also depends on the students contribution to the judo organization etc. This ranking serves many purposes. Understanding the connotation of the colours helps to know the seniority of the judoka and hence, the expression of respect by the juniors is imperative.
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Kuntao
Original Name:
Kuntao, Kuntaw, Gongdao (mandarin)
Founded By:
Chinese community of Southeast Asia
Country of Origin:
China
Introduction:
Kuntao is a unique style of martial art, which basically originated from China; however it is also popular in other countries such as Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia. This fighting style mainly involves the techniques for maintaining a perfect coordination of the body parts especially the hands and the limbs. Most of its moves are based on the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat or locking the leg of the person you are fighting with. Gradually with the advent of other mixed techniques, it started incorporating in the prevailing group throughout several terrains.
There are various popular styles of kuntao. Among these Kuntao angin or Silat is one of the most common style of Kuntao. It basically combines several other families of martial art techniques such as Silat Seni Gayong, Tomoi, Wing Chun and Yiquan. Yap Mat is the founder of this art style. It was originated in the year of 1977. Kuntao Silat De Thouars was introduced Willem De Thouars and hence the name. This style is famous in Europe and America. Liu Seong Kuntao is another Kuntao form founded by Willem Reeders. It is a derived form of mixed martial techniques. It mainly deals with the knowledge of using several weapons.
The training of this art begins with learning the basic and simple moves without the use of any kind of weapons. Generally fighting with different weapons is taught in the later phases of the training program. The practitioners are also taught how to fight using ordinary stuffs like belt or a piece of cloth. The early stage of training includes practicing bare handedly, mostly using hands, limbs, and elbow. This basically involves acquiring knowledge of self defense techniques. Then the advanced learning methods are introduced in the training sessions, which implement the usage of various weapons like spear, parang, knife, tekpi and sticks.
Regular exercises are needed in order to maintain a proper balance between the body and the mind. Kuntao requires the mental stability along with a proper structured body. The main idea behind the winning strategies is to concentrate, while fighting against the opponent. Any kind of tension will result into fatigue, thus consequently physical power and strength can be reduced. It is not enough to just learn the moves, more important aspect to be emphasized upon is how to carry out the different moves in the right manner. This requires knowing the correct alignment or body posture while applying different moves.
Combining the right physical condition and mind stability is the key to success in order to achieve perfect proficiency in the area of martial arts. Skilled professionals suggest staying calm and concentrated while fighting. One should be able to generate great amount of energy within short course of time. A continuous chain of kicks and punches is more effective in slowly diminishing the opponents power. While applying any moves, one should keep in mind that, the moves should be sudden with lot of energy embedded within. Many practitioners make a large sound saying Di during the attacks. This sound should be produced simultaneously with the attack. This also helps in destabilizing the opponents mental stability and making the enemy almost paralyzed for a short while. Thus, by performing Kuntao with proper strength and right manner is the secret of achieving excellence in this field.
