Primary Technical Focus

 The Primary Technical Focus of a Martial Art is related to the techniques and methods that are emphasised within the Martial Art.

• A Striking Martial Art is one that focuses on the delivery of punches, kicks, head butts, knees or elbows to undo an opponent.
• A Grappling Martial utilises joint-locks, holds, chokes, throws, pins, and takedowns to subdue and control an opponent.
• A Weapons based Martial Art emphasises the use of weapons to defend ones-self from an imminent threat.

Martial Arts that focus on more than one category are referred to as Hybrid Martial Arts.