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PATH FIT 1  MARTIAL ARTS http://www.free-powerpoint-templates-design.com http://www.free-powerpoint-templates-design.com A martial art is any form of fighting and an art that has a set way of practice...

PATH FIT 1  MARTIAL ARTS http://www.free-powerpoint-templates-design.com http://www.free-powerpoint-templates-design.com A martial art is any form of fighting and an art that has a set way of practice. They are practiced for many reasons: fighting, self-defense, sport, self-expression, discipline, confidence, fitness, relaxing, meditation. MARTIAL ART HISTORY Martial arts techniques were created out of the need for survival between humanity and animals, and between different tribes of humans. Chinese martial arts originated during the legendary, possibly apocryphal, Xia Dynasty more than 4000 years ago. Yellow Emperor Huangdi introduced the earliest fighting systems to China. Yellow Emperor is described as a famous general who before becoming China's leader wrote lengthy treatises on medicine, astrology and martial arts. The earliest evidence for specifics of martial arts as practiced in the past comes from depictions of fights, both in figurative art and in early literature, besides analysis of archaeological evidence, especially of weaponry.  20th century (1914 to 1989) International Boxing Association was established in 1920. World Fencing Championships have been held since 1921. 1990 to present Brazilian jiu-jitsu became popular and proved to be effective in mixed martial arts competitions such as the UFC and PRIDE. Jackie Chan and Jet Li - are prominent martial artists who have become major movie figures. centuries. ACT No. 3815 (December 8, 1930) AN ACT REVISING THE PENAL CODE AND OTHER PENAL LAWS KUNG FU Kung fu is a Chinese martial art, a style of fighting that involves special punches and kicks. Kung fu comes from Cantonese, and it actually refers to any skill you learn through hard work and lots of practice.