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Literally when translated meaning “National Martial Art Association” is an East Asian martial art form known as Kuk Sool Won. This “hybrid” form of combat is said to have originated from South Korea. Furthermore, the Kuk Sool Won was essentially created as a form of “system” and not just a “style”. In addition, it was developed by grandmaster Suh In-Hyuk on a philosophy that encouraged the “integration and exploration of varied traditional Korean martial art forms, body conditioning techniques, mental conditioning, and weapon training”.

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“The way of the flowering knights” is how an East Asian martial art form known as Hwa Rang Do is also referred to as. This “Striking, hybrid, grappling and weapon” based form of combat is said to have originated in South Korea. It was created during the 1960’s by siblings Joo Bang Lee and Joo Sang Lee. Furthermore, this combat form is based on five rules and nine principles based on philosophy. They are as follows

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Created by a martial artist named “Myung Jae Nam” is an East Asian form of combat known as Hankido. This “fluid” martial art form is said to have originated from South Korea. Apparently, the term Hankido has been derived by combining the words “Hanguk” (meaning South Korea) and “Hapkido” (another South Korean martial art form), and when literally translated means “The way for Korean people to develop their internal strength/energy”. Furthermore, this combat style is also said to be closely linked to “Aikido”.

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Involving the use of an “Indian sword i.e. pata and corded lance i.e. vita” is a South Asian martial art form known as Mardani Khel. This “weapon” based form of combat is said to have originated from Maharashtra located in the west of India. Apparently, this form of combat is said to have been developed under the famous “Maratha” regime that existed in Maharashtra mainly during the 16th and 17th century.

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Commonly also referred to as “ninja” is an East Asian martial art form known as Ninjutsu. This “unconventional” combat form is said to have originated from Japan, and is frequently used in military tactics such as guerrilla warfare and also in espionage activities. In addition, ninjutsu or ninja is not a centralized martial art form like say judo or karate, and hence there is no single creator of this style of combat. Furthermore, in a few martial art schools in Japan “ninjutsu” used to be taught separately.

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Mainly involving weapons such as “sword, staff, and spear” is a Southeast Asian martial art form known as Banshay. This “weapon” based martial art form is said to have originated from Myanmar. Apparently, this combat form is similar to the other styles such as the Thai Krabi Krabong, Cambodian Kbach, and Malay silat. Furthermore, Banshay mainly involves the use of a sword known as “Dha”. In addition, a war dance is usually performed before the commencement of a duel.

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“Playing sticks” is the literal translation of a form of African martial art known as Nguni Stick Fighting. This “traditional” form of martial art is said to have originated in South Africa and belongs to the “Nguni” community. Apparently, this form of martial art is commonly practiced by teenage “herdboys” belonging to the Nguni community within this southern African country. Furthermore, famously Nelson Mandela during his childhood is supposed to have acquired skills in this form of “stick fighting”.

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Commonly referred to as “Bokh” is an East Asian form of combat known as Mongolian Wrestling. This “grappling” martial art form (as the name suggests) is said to have originated from Mongolia. Apparently, this combat form is said to be an integral part of the unique Mongolian culture. Furthermore, it was under the reign of the Qing Dynasty from 1646 to 1911 that bouts of this form of wrestling were frequently organized within the country. In addition, Genghis Khan (the founder of the Mongol Empire) is said to have considered practicing Mongolian wrestling as an ideal way to keep the army extremely fit and ready for battle.

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“Game of sticks” is the literal translation of a West European martial art form known as Juego Del Palo. This “weapon” based combat style is said to have originated from the Canary Islands located in Spain. Furthermore, the Juego Del Palo involves the use of a pair of slender sticks. In addition, this combat form also involves the use of fluid movements both in “attack” as well as in “defense”. It is also said to be extremely similar to combat styles used in the Philippines.

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“Shaolin Temple fist method” is what Shorinji Kempo an East Asian martial art form literally means when translated to English. This “esoteric” form of combat is said to have originated from Japan, and is considered to be the adapted version of the “Shaolin Kung-Fu”. Furthermore, the training system used in this martial art form comprises of three essential components that include the self defense component, the health component, and the mental component. In addition, Shorinji Kempo has been created on a philosophy which states that “spirit and body cannot be separated”.

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Meaning “strength, power” when literally translated is an African martial art form known as Engolo or Ngolo. This “traditional” martial art form is said to have originated around the Cunene River located in Southern Angola. Apparently, this martial art form is said to be “ritualistic” in nature. Furthermore, it is also said to be a martial art form that is extremely popular with the African diaspora especially living in the American continent.