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Judo

Founded in Japan by Jigoro Kano in the late nineteenth century, judo centers on throws and close-contact grappling. Trai...

Japan Olympic Grappling Throws

9.21 Excellent

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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Ground control and submission techniques form the core of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a modern martial art and competitive grap...

Modern Combat Sport Self Defense Submission

8.96 Great

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Muay Thai

Known internationally as Thai boxing, Muay Thai is a striking martial art and combat sport originating in Thailand. Its...

Traditional Ring Combat Sport Southeast Asia

8.87 Great

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Sambo

Sambo is a Russian martial art developed in the Soviet Union. It combines elements of judo, wrestling, and grappling tec...

Combat Russian Sport Grappling

8.52 Great

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Capoeira

Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art rooted in African traditions, combining athletic movements with musical accompanimen...

Music Traditional Acrobatic Brazilian

8.44 Great

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Jeet Kune Do

Bruce Lee developed Jeet Kune Do around the search for efficient, direct responses in combat. Its roots include Wing Chu...

Modern American Hybrid Striking

8.38 Great

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Muay Thai Academy Global

Muay Thai Academy Global offers structured training in this ancient combat sport. It develops proficiency in striking sk...

Combat Sport

8.33 Great

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Sumo

Sumo is a traditional Japanese martial art and sport practiced within a circular dohyō ring. Two rikishi wrestlers compe...

Japan Traditional Sport Wrestling

8.27 Great

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Pencak Silat

Pencak Silat is a traditional martial art originating in Indonesia and Malaysia. It’s notable for its comprehensive syst...

Traditional Indonesian Striking Grappling

8.11 Great

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Pekiti-Tirsia Kali

Pekiti Tirsia Kali is a Filipino martial art developed from Silat traditions. It focuses on dynamic close-range combat e...

Combat Blade Stick Filipino

8.05 Great

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Kudo

Kudo is a Japanese combat sport blending elements of Judo and Savate, emphasizing grappling, striking techniques, and co...

Japan Sport Hybrid Striking

7.91 Good

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Kalaripayattu

Kalaripayattu is an ancient Indian martial art originating in Kerala, characterized by its fluid movements, striking tec...

Indian Traditional Striking Weapons

7.82 Good

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Bokator

Bokator, originating in the Kingdom of Cambodia, is a traditional martial art incorporating striking, grappling, and wea...

Ancient Striking Grappling Weapons

7.59 Good

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Vovinam

Vovinam, originating in Vietnam, is a dynamic striking art emphasizing explosive movements, acrobatic techniques, and cl...

Modern Vietnamese Striking Grappling

7.20 Good

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Silambam

Silambam is a South Indian martial art utilizing a single rattan staff, traditionally held with one hand, to develop str...

Indian Traditional Staff Weapons

7.05 Good

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Gatka

Gatka is a traditional South Asian martial art closely associated with the Sikh community and the Sikh Gurus. It is a we...

Traditional Sword Weapons Punjabi

6.78 Fair

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Thang Ta

Thang Ta is a traditional Vietnamese martial art utilizing a wooden staff, rattan shield, and sword to develop striking,...

Indian Traditional Combat Sport Striking

6.56 Fair

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Hwa Rang Do

Hwa Rang Do is a Korean martial art emphasizing explosive power generation through rhythmic movement and breath control,...

Korean Modern Hybrid Grappling

6.33 Fair

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Mardani Khel

Mardani Khel is a traditional combat system originating in the Swat Valley of Pakistan, characterized by its grappling t...

Indian Traditional Sword Weapons

6.11 Fair

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Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu

Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu is a modern Japanese martial art system encompassing historical combat techniques from various wa...

Modern Japan Weapons Ninjutsu

6.00 Fair