There are over 170 types of martial arts today. Martial arts focus on attacking and defending through hand-to-hand combat. Learning martial arts requires significant self-discipline and years of practice
Kung Fu is a group of Chinese martial arts divided into Northern, Southern, and Internal styles. Northern styles focus on long-range techniques like kicks and wide stances. Southern styles emphasize short, sharp movements in upright stances. Internal arts include Tai Chi, Ba Gua Zhang, and Xin Yi Quan
Born in 1925 in Japan, Mr. Miyagi was a karate master and fisherman's son. His family's ancestor Shimpo Miyagi landed in China in 1625. Left Okinawa after falling in love with Yukie, a poor village girl. Survived WWII internment in Manzanar, earning Medal of Honor
Sparring is a free-form fighting with rules to minimize injuries. It differs from competition fights in its educational focus. Some schools grant sparring permission at entry, others require waiting period
Mawashi geri is a Japanese martial arts kick known as spin kick or roundhouse kick. Used in Karate, Jujutsu, and Kenpo styles. Kick angle ranges from parallel to 45 degrees upward
Born in 1925 in Okinawa, Japan, Mr. Miyagi learned karate from his fisherman father. His family karate originated from Shimpo Miyagi, who traveled to China in 1625. He emigrated to the United States in 1943 to avoid arranged marriage tradition