Japanese Arts

• Karate-Do

“The Empty Hand Way”. An emphasis on hand to hand fighting in a standup form. More punches than kicks.

• Judo

“The Gentle Way”. Uses an opponents force against them. A Ground/Grappling style similar to wrestling and Jujitsu, but focusing more on throws.

• Jujitsu

“The Gentle Arm”. uses an opponents force against them, originally created to compliment a Samurai’s sword fighting. Very similar to wrestling.

• Kendo

“Sword Way”. The style used by the ancient Samurai Warriors.

• Aikido

“The Way of Spiritual Harmony”. An art with a very spiritual component and an emphasis of being harmonious with your opponent.

Brazilian Arts

• Capoeira

A cross between martial arts and break dancing, this art focuses on kicks and aerials in a dance/game format.

Israeli Arts

• Krav Maga

More of a self-defense system than a martial art. Focuses on neutralizing opponents in every-day situations. Excellend for self defense.

Chinese Arts “Kung Fu”

• Wushu

Wushu literally means “Martial Arts” in Chinese.

• Wing Chun

A “no-nonsense” form of Wushu designed to give less experienced fighters a chance against experienced fighters.

• Tai Chi

Tai Chi Chuan is a great source of meditation and alternative solution for light impact fitness.

• Hung Gar

Hung Gar is a close combat fighting art, designed to allow the practitioner the ability to fight in close quarters – such as an alleyway or crowded streets.

• Jeet Kune Do

Bruce Lee’s style of fighting. Arguable more of a concept than an actual style, Jeet Kune Do encourages you to research many martial arts styles to find an effective method of fighting.

Korean Arts

• Tae Kwon Do

“The Way of the Foot and the Fist”, a standup style focusing on kicks more than punches.

• Hapkido

“The Way of Spiritual Harmony”, similar to Aikido because of its influences.

• Tang Soo Do

“Way of the Chine Hand” – referring to the Tang Dynasty.