Product Description: Did you know that karate was invented in Okinawa, Japan? The native Okinawans developed karate as a way to fight without weapons. In modern times, karate is one of the world's most taught and practiced martial arts. Training, equipment, rules, and scoring systems make the sport safe for competitors and a great way to learn valuable self-defense skills...read more

Product Description: Did you know that Brazilian jiujitsu (BJJ) has its origins in Japanese judo? Samurai warriors used judo for self-defense. In the early 1900s, judo masters brought the martial art to Brazil. Over time, the sport evolved into Brazilian jiujitsu, where the weight and height of the players are not as important as technique and strategy...read more

Product Description: Did you know that tae kwon do combines martial arts from Korea and Japan? In the 1930s, a Korean martial artist combined Korean taekkyon with karate. The new self-defense style gained followers in the 1950s. In modern times, tae kwon do has fans worldwide and is a challenging amateur sport...read more

Product Description: Did you know that wrestling started out as a deadly sport? Ancient Greeks and Romans used it for self-defense. In modern times, amateur wrestling is still powerful and challenging. But training, equipment, rules, and scoring systems make the sport safer for competitors...read more

Product Description: Did you know that mixed martial arts (MMA) has been around a long time? Ancient Greeks used pankration, an early MMA form, in battle and in training. In modern times, MMA has exploded into TV, movies, and video games as a combat sport...read more

Product Description: Did you know that Muay Thai started out as military training for Thailand's warriors? Hundreds of years ago, they used it for hand-to-hand combat. In modern times, Muay Thai is still powerful, challenging, and a great way to exercise...read more