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Martial arts of the world
Every fighting art traced to where it was born. Switch between regions and countries, then dive into any nation's arts — and the techniques behind them.
Martial Arts Encyclopedia
183 martial arts organized into 4 combat types across 32 regions. Each art is profiled with combat effectiveness ratings, history, lineage, and links to the techniques that define it.
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Striking
Stand-up fighting arts using punches, kicks, elbows, and knees. From Boxing to Muay Thai to Karate.
Boxing, Muay Thai, Karate, Taekwondo, Kickboxing
Grappling
Ground fighting and throwing arts focused on control, submissions, and takedowns. From BJJ to Judo to Wrestling.
BJJ, Judo, Wrestling, Sambo, Catch Wrestling
Hybrid
Combined fighting systems blending striking and grappling. From MMA to military combat systems to ancient Pankration.
MMA, Krav Maga, JKD, Combat Sambo, Hapkido
Weapon-Based
Armed fighting arts spanning swords, staves, and bladed weapons. From Japanese Kenjutsu to European HEMA to Filipino Eskrima.
Kenjutsu, HEMA, Fencing, Eskrima, Kendo