From Tokyo To Woodbridge: Martial Arts Of Asia Rises In The Us!

There is no denying the growing popularity of the Asian fighting styles in the US

. From New York to LA to Woodbridge, martial arts like Karate, Jeet Kune Do, Tae Kwan Do, and more are becoming one of the most popular forms of exercise, sport and relaxation - and for some, the beginning of a whole new way of life.

Authentic Asian Martial Arts-Right in the Neighborhood

In fact, it doesnt seem to be surprising anymore that even in all-American places like Fairfax and Woodbridge, martial arts from different countries in Asia are taught in practically the same way they would be in their country of origin! Many of these classes are taught by instructors accredited from the officially recognized organizations of their particular disciplines, with a few even learning from original masters from the country the martial art originated.

While to those who are unfamiliar with the different diciplines, especially those who may only have seen them before in the movies, these different types may seem to all look alike, each of these different popular fighting styles have different points of focus, strengths and advantages that appeal to different kinds of people. Whether youre a housewife from Richmond, a schoolteacher from Fairfax or a student in Woodbridge, martial arts from Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan or the Philippines may have something exactly what you are looking for.

Jeet Kune Do

Developed and made popular by Bruce Lee, Jeet Kune Do is more than a sport its a philosophy and a way of life. This style of fighting makes it a popular and relevant discipline to learn, with aspects that make it useful even in peaceful and orderly communities like Woodbridge. Martial arts like karate and kung fu in the past used to be too patterned and rigid, with stances and styles that were becoming unrealistic; Jeet Kune Do is based on the philosophy that combat is fluid and unpredictable, and a person must be like water, that is, move fluidly and adapt without hesitation. This is why Bruce Lee called it the style without style and fighting without fighting.

Thai Boxing And Muay Thai

Thai boxing is primarily kickboxing, and like Muay Thai is a combat sport that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques. Unlike Western boxing, the kind that is more familiar to people from places such as Woodbridge, martial arts like Thai boxing and Muay Thai make use of more points of contact: four for regular kickboxing and eight for Muay Thai, including making use of punches, kicks, elbows and knee strikes. King Rama is credited to have codified the rules for Muay Thai.

Filipino Eskrima/ Kali

Eskrima, Arnis and Kali are used interchangeably for weapon-based martial arts, particularly those that focus on bladed weapons or stick-fighting. One of the things that characterize these Filipino martial arts is the ability to fight with weapons or empty hands interchangeably, and their ability turn ordinary household items into lethal weapons.

by: Pat Tray

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