Martial Arts - Country of Origin

A Martial Art is an expression of its founder who hailed from a specific country and matured from a unique cultural background.  The Martial Art and its corresponding philosophies, aspects, concepts, and training methods are thus heavily influenced by culture, geographical region, and history.

Below is a geograpchical illustration of countries that have had the largest influences on Martial Arts.  The larger the dots on the map the greater the number of Martial Arts that originated from the country.  View the top 5 Martial Arts Pioneering countries.

 

Engolo
Angola
Coreeda
Australia
Butthan
Bangladesh
Huka-Huka
Brazil
Capoeira
Brazil
Luta Livre
Brazil
Vale Tudo
Brazil
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazil
Pradal Serey
Cambodia
Bokator
Cambodia
Okichitaw
Canada
Sanda
China
Changquan
China
Hung Ga Kuen
China
Chaquan
China
Chin Na
China
Piguaquan
China
Chow Gar
China
Wing Chun Kuen
China
Choy Gar
China
Ying Quan
China
Bafaquan
China
Choy Li Fut
China
Taijiquan
China
Bajiquan
China
Baguazhang
China
Bak Mei
China
Fānziquán
China
Shaolin Kung Fu
China
Shuai Jiao
China
Krav Maga
Czech Republic
Tahtib
Egypt
Savate
France
Wrestling
Greece
Pankration
Greece
Lathi Khela
India
Adithada
India
Kalaripayattu
India
Silambam
India
Pehlwani
India
Gatka
India
Pencak Silat
Indonesia
Aikido
Japan
Kyusho Jitsu
Japan
Kendo
Japan
Iaido
Japan
Ninjutsu
Japan
Kyūdō
Japan
Sumo
Japan
Daitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsu
Japan
Jūjutsu
Japan
Judo
Japan
Shorinji Kempo
Japan
Daido Juku
Japan
Karate Do
Japan
Taidō
Japan
Taekwondo
Korea
Tang Soo Do
Korea
Hap Ki Do
Korea
Taekkyeon
Korea
Subak
Korea
Soo Bahk Do
Korea
Moraingy
Madagascar
Lethwei
Myanmar
Bando
Myanmar
Dambe
Nigeria
Arnis (Kali/ Eskrima)
Philippines
Sambo
Russia
Systema
Russia
Laamb
Senegal
Istunka
Somalia
Nguni Stick Fighting
South Africa
Nuba Fighting
Sudan
Kickboxing
Thailand
Muay Thai
Thailand
Boxing
United Kingdom
Bartitsu
United Kingdom
Kajukenbo
United States of America
Jeet Kune Do
United States of America
Vovinam
Vietnam