What do modern martial arts practised in Asia have in common?

by Isabella Chua
But first, what are martial arts?
Bugei, budo, and the influence of Japanese martial arts
The postrevolutionary Soviet Union’s and Central Asia’s wrestling forms
Boxing’s myriad forms in different countries 
The “invented” martial arts
What techniques are emphasised in these martial forms?
Martial forms with grappling focus:
Martial forms with submission focus:
Martial forms with striking focus:
Uniformed uniforms
Gi category
Shirt and pants with external belt category
Boxing shorts category
Working together in harmony
Reimagining martial arts
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Credits
Illustration / Griselda Gabriele
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