The world of martial arts: a thorough exploration

Martial arts constitute various fighting styles that have developed worldwide and continue to adapt to the times in which people live. They are developed for combat, self-defense, competition and personal growth. In this series of articles we will dive into the different forms of martial arts as well as the warrior, who is the  source of all things martial arts.
Publicado em 28 de ago. de 2024 21:21:45
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Martial arts are part of every culture on earth and originally serve to defend territory or  personal and/or communal boundaries. These boundaries are culturally defined and  respected by a group according to common agreements about what behaviors or precepts  are acceptable within that group. Groups have codes that they live by and are willing to die for if necessary. The martial arts are used when the boundaries of these codes are crossed  and conflicts can no longer be resolved verbally or diplomatically. There are numerous  questions to be asked here, about justice, self-defense and whether fighting is the right  means, among other things. Each community has its own conviction, belief and science in this.

The warrior code: the essence of martial arts

However, in the context of martial arts, which is what warriorcode.com is about, the  opponent is not an enemy, but a human being whom you respect for their acquired martial skills. Bowing before the fight is therefore a sign of respect for the other person. Martial arts also have their own code in their sports practice, which we call the "warrior code", which is about the essential core of martial arts: about discipline, respect, the  practitioner(s), about the way of the warrior. We believe in a peaceful society, where the practice of martial arts and its philosophy can aid people in their personal development. (Read more about us).

What is the origin of the warrior?

While martial arts are now primarily practiced as combat sports, this was not always the case. Survival, protection, and territorial defense were essential universal needs for the survival of communities. These needs led to the development of specialized individuals – warriors – trained in the art of fighting. These warriors, who often fought for life and death, played a crucial role in the protection and continuity of their groups.

Although these early forms of martial arts may not have been systematized and studied in the same way as later Eastern martial arts, such as Kung Fu or Karate, they form the roots of what would become modern martial arts. Principles such as discipline, (self)respect, and techniques for attack and defense were key aspects in these early warrior societies.

Through archaeological and anthropological research methods, a fairly good picture of these  warrior civilizations has emerged. Many of these civilizations were also rich in culture, belief,  spirituality, religion and science. We limit ourselves in this series of articles to a brief chronological overview of the origins of 10 known warrior civilizations.

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10 famous warrior societies through the ages 

Definition of a Warrior 

The various martial arts disciplines

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