Top 100 Martial Arts

"Exploring the finest martial arts from every corner of the globe."

Martial arts are more than just physical disciplines; they embody philosophies, traditions, and cultures. From ancient techniques of self-defense to modern sport combat, these systems offer unique approaches to physical and mental mastery. This list covers the top 100 martial arts from around the world, each with its distinct style, history, and techniques.

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• Top 100 Martial Arts
  • Topics
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  • Topic 1: "Striking Martial Arts"
  • Topic 2: "Grappling Martial Arts"
  • Topic 3: "Weapon-Based Martial Arts"
  • Topic 4: "Mixed and Hybrid Martial Arts"
  • Topic 5: "Traditional Martial Arts"
  • Top 100 List
  • Top 100 Table
  • Conclusion

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# Top 100 Martial Arts
- Explore the ultimate martial arts worldwide
- A comprehensive guide to the best martial arts
- History, styles, and techniques of various combat forms
- 5 Key Topics

## Topics
- Striking: Kickboxing, Boxing, Karate, Muay Thai, Taekwondo
- Grappling: Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Sambo, Shuai Jiao
- Weaponry: Fencing, Kendo, Silat, Eskrima, Iaido
- Mixed and Hybrid: MMA, Jeet Kune Do, Kajukenbo, Sanda, Lethwei
- Traditional Systems: Kung Fu, Capoeira, Krav Maga, Systema, Aikido

Topic 1: "Striking Martial Arts"

"Master the art of powerful and precise strikes."

Striking martial arts focus on delivering forceful blows using hands, feet, elbows, knees, and other parts of the body. These styles emphasize quick, sharp strikes, footwork, and timing to outmaneuver opponents. From the powerful punches of boxing to the spinning kicks of taekwondo, striking arts prioritize speed and accuracy.

1. Muay Thai: "The art of eight limbs with punches, kicks, elbows, and knees."
2. Boxing: "Mastering the sweet science of footwork, punches, and defense."
3. Karate: "Traditional Japanese martial art focusing on powerful strikes."
4. Kickboxing: "Combines punches and kicks for a fast-paced fighting style."
5. Taekwondo: "Korean martial art known for its dynamic, high-flying kicks."
6. Savate: "French martial art that blends boxing and graceful kicks."
7. Kyokushin Karate: "Full-contact karate with emphasis on tough physical conditioning."
8. Sanda: "Chinese combat sport blending kickboxing and wrestling techniques."
9. Wing Chun: "Close-combat Chinese martial art emphasizing fast strikes."
10. Lethwei: "Burmese boxing known for headbutts and intense strikes."
11. Pradal Serey: "Cambodian martial art similar to Muay Thai, featuring powerful strikes."
12. Pencak Silat: "Indonesian martial art combining strikes and weaponry."
13. American Kenpo: "A martial art blending traditional karate with modern innovations."
14. Hapkido: "Korean martial art combining strikes, throws, and joint locks."
15. Tang Soo Do: "Korean martial art blending elements of karate and taekwondo."
16. Dutch Kickboxing: "A powerful blend of traditional kickboxing and Muay Thai."
17. Goju Ryu: "A hard-soft karate style focusing on close-quarter strikes."
18. Shorin Ryu: "Traditional Okinawan karate with an emphasis on quick strikes."
19. Seido Karate: "Karate with a balance of physical, mental, and spiritual aspects."
20. Shidokan: "Combining karate, Muay Thai, and grappling for full-contact fighting."

Topic 2: "Grappling Martial Arts"

"Harness the art of leverage, throws, and submission techniques."

Grappling martial arts are characterized by their focus on clinching, throws, ground control, and submission holds. These styles prioritize balance, leverage, and control over brute strength, making them highly effective in close combat situations. Grapplers excel at using an opponent's momentum against them.

1. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: "Master the art of ground fighting and submissions."
2. Judo: "Japanese martial art focusing on throws and pins."
3. Wrestling: "Ancient grappling art centered on takedowns and controlling opponents."
4. Sambo: "Russian martial art blending judo and wrestling with submissions."
5. Shuai Jiao: "Chinese wrestling focusing on fast, effective throws."
6. Catch Wrestling: "A hybrid style blending submission grappling with traditional wrestling."
7. Freestyle Wrestling: "Olympic wrestling style with a focus on takedowns and pins."
8. Greco-Roman Wrestling: "Wrestling with an emphasis on upper body techniques."
9. Mongolian Wrestling: "Traditional martial art featuring powerful throws and trips."
10. Luta Livre: "Brazilian submission wrestling with an emphasis on no-gi grappling."
11. Sumo: "Japanese wrestling art where size and power dominate."
12. Kosen Judo: "An old judo style focused more on ground grappling."
13. Shoot Wrestling: "Japanese hybrid style blending grappling and strikes."
14. Glima: "Traditional Icelandic grappling art used for self-defense."
15. Folkstyle Wrestling: "American wrestling with strong emphasis on control."
16. Bokh: "Traditional Mongolian wrestling emphasizing throws."
17. Pankration: "Ancient Greek martial art combining wrestling and striking."
18. Jiu-Jitsu (Traditional): "Japanese art blending joint locks and throwing techniques."
19. Dumog: "Filipino wrestling art focusing on close-quarters grappling."
20. Combat Sambo: "A military-focused version of Sambo with added striking."

Topic 3: "Weapon-Based Martial Arts"

"Master the ancient art of combat with blades, staffs, and other weapons."

Weapon-based martial arts teach practitioners how to handle a variety of traditional weapons, from swords to staffs. These arts require precision, timing, and discipline. Historically, weapon arts were essential for warriors, and their techniques have evolved to adapt to modern-day practice.

1. Fencing: "European art of sword fighting focusing on agility and precision."
2. Kendo: "Japanese martial art using bamboo swords and full-body armor."
3. Eskrima: "Filipino martial art that emphasizes stick and blade fighting."
4. Iaido: "Art of drawing the sword swiftly and cutting in a single motion."
5. Silat: "Indonesian martial art blending hand-to-hand and weapon combat."
6. Krabi-Krabong: "Thai martial art using swords, staffs, and spears."
7. Kenjutsu: "Traditional Japanese swordsmanship."
8. Naginata: "Japanese martial art using a pole weapon with a curved blade."
9. Bojutsu: "Japanese art of staff fighting."
10. HEMA: "Historical European Martial Arts focusing on swords and medieval combat."
11. Gatka: "Sikh martial art with an emphasis on swordsmanship."
12. Arnis: "Filipino martial art focusing on stick and knife fighting."
13. Kali: "Filipino martial art combining weaponry and hand-to-hand combat."
14. La Canne: "French martial art of cane fighting."
15. Bataireacht: "Traditional Irish stick fighting."
16. Vajra Mushti: "Indian martial art blending hand-to-hand combat and knuckle dusters."
17. Singlestick: "Traditional British martial art using wooden sticks."
18. Kalaripayattu: "Ancient Indian martial art incorporating weapons and strikes."
19. Tessenjutsu: "Japanese art of fighting with iron fans."
20. Shurikenjutsu: "Japanese art of throwing small, bladed objects."

Topic 4: "Mixed and Hybrid Martial Arts"

"Modern systems blending multiple martial arts for versatile combat."

Mixed and hybrid martial arts draw from a variety of styles to create well-rounded fighters capable of handling various combat scenarios. These systems combine striking, grappling, and sometimes weapons, allowing practitioners to adapt to both traditional and contemporary combat environments.

1. MMA: "Mixed Martial Arts blending striking, grappling, and submission techniques."
2. Jeet Kune Do: "Bruce Lee's philosophy of using no way as way, combining techniques from various styles."
3. Sanda: "Chinese combat sport combining kickboxing and wrestling techniques."
4. Lethwei: "Burmese martial art with headbutts, clinches, and striking."
5. Kajukenbo: "Hawaiian martial art blending karate, judo, kenpo, and boxing."
6. Hapkido: "Korean martial art with a mix of strikes, joint locks, and throws."
7. Krav Maga: "Israeli self-defense system designed for real-world scenarios."
8. Vale Tudo: "Brazilian full-contact combat sport blending grappling and striking."
9. Shootfighting: "Hybrid combat sport blending wrestling, striking, and submission holds."
10. Pancrase: "Japanese hybrid style combining wrestling, striking, and submission techniques."
11. Yaw-Yan: "Filipino hybrid style blending kickboxing and arnis."
12. Defendo: "Military self-defense system blending strikes, grappling, and weapon techniques."
13. Systema: "Russian martial art combining hand-to-hand combat, weapons, and survival skills."
14. Sambo: "Russian martial art blending wrestling, judo, and striking."
15. Shuai Jiao: "Chinese wrestling art emphasizing throws."
16. Bartitsu: "Victorian-era martial art combining jiu-jitsu, boxing, and stick fighting."
17. Ninjutsu: "Japanese martial art blending stealth, weaponry, and unarmed combat."
18. Shorinji Kempo: "Japanese hybrid martial art blending strikes and grappling."
19. Savate: "French kickboxing art emphasizing strikes and acrobatic kicks."
20. Defendu: "Hybrid combat system for military and self-defense purposes."

Topic 5: "Traditional Martial Arts"

"Ancient systems of discipline, self-defense, and philosophy."

Traditional martial arts emphasize not only physical techniques but also mental and spiritual development. These arts often have deep cultural roots and maintain their connection to history and tradition. Many of these arts are practiced for both self-defense and personal growth.

1. Kung Fu: "Ancient Chinese martial art blending strikes, acrobatics, and philosophy."
2. Aikido: "Japanese martial art focusing on using an opponent's force against them."
3. Capoeira: "Brazilian martial art combining dance, acrobatics, and strikes."
4. Taijiquan: "Chinese martial art known for its slow, flowing movements."
5. Wing Chun: "Chinese martial art emphasizing fast, close-range strikes."
6. Krav Maga: "Israeli self-defense system focused on real-world scenarios."
7. Kenpo: "A hybrid martial art combining traditional Chinese and modern techniques."
8. Karate: "Japanese martial art focusing on strikes and self-discipline."
9. Hwa Rang Do: "Korean martial art blending strikes, grappling, and weapons."
10. Systema: "Russian martial art focused on breathing, movement, and defense."
11. Kalaripayattu: "Ancient Indian martial art focusing on strikes, grappling, and weapons."
12. Vovinam: "Vietnamese martial art emphasizing striking, grappling, and acrobatics."
13. Kung Fu (Northern): "Chinese martial art known for powerful kicks and acrobatics."
14. Kung Fu (Southern): "Chinese martial art with an emphasis on close combat."
15. Yoseikan Budo: "Japanese martial art blending judo, karate, and aikido."
16. Seishin-Ryu: "A modern interpretation of traditional Japanese martial arts."
17. T'ai Chi Ch'uan: "Chinese martial art focusing on slow, meditative movements."
18. Tang Soo Do: "Korean martial art with roots in Chinese martial arts."
19. Kuk Sool Won: "Korean martial art blending strikes, grappling, and weapons."
20. Bujinkan: "Japanese martial art combining ninjutsu and traditional martial arts."

Top 100 List

1. Muay Thai (striking)
2. Boxing (striking)
3. Karate (striking)
4. Kickboxing (striking)
5. Taekwondo (striking)
6. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (grappling)
7. Judo (grappling)
8. Wrestling (grappling)
9. Sambo (grappling)
10. Eskrima (weapons)
11. MMA (hybrid)
12. Jeet Kune Do (hybrid)
13. Kendo (weapons)
14. Capoeira (traditional)
15. Krav Maga (hybrid)
16. Kung Fu (traditional)
17. Iaido (weapons)
18. Aikido (traditional)
19. Fencing (weapons)
20. Hapkido (hybrid)
21. Sanda (striking)
22. Lethwei (striking)
23. Kyokushin Karate (striking)
24. Pencak Silat (striking/weapons)
25. Wing Chun (striking)
26. Savate (striking)
27. Tang Soo Do (striking)
28. Shuai Jiao (grappling)
29. Catch Wrestling (grappling)
30. Sambo (combat) (grappling/hybrid)
31. Freestyle Wrestling (grappling)
32. Greco-Roman Wrestling (grappling)
33. Shuai Jiao (grappling)
34. Luta Livre (grappling)
35. Shoot Wrestling (grappling)
36. Mongolian Wrestling (grappling)
37. Kenjutsu (weapons)
38. Krabi-Krabong (weapons)
39. Bojutsu (weapons)
40. Gatka (weapons)
41. Arnis (weapons)
42. Kali (weapons)
43. La Canne (weapons)
44. Silat (weapons/hybrid)
45. Shurikenjutsu (weapons)
46. Singlestick (weapons)
47. Vajra Mushti (weapons/striking)
48. Naginata (weapons)
49. Bataireacht (weapons)
50. HEMA (weapons)
51. Kuk Sool Won (hybrid)
52. Kajukenbo (hybrid)
53. Systema (hybrid)
54. Shootfighting (hybrid)
55. Vale Tudo (hybrid)
56. Yaw-Yan (hybrid)
57. Ninjutsu (traditional/hybrid)
58. Pankration (grappling/hybrid)
59. Bartitsu (hybrid)
60. Shorinji Kempo (hybrid)
61. Defendu (hybrid)
62. Defendo (hybrid)
63. Yoseikan Budo (hybrid)
64. Seido Karate (striking)
65. Pradal Serey (striking)
66. Shidokan (striking)
67. Dutch Kickboxing (striking)
68. American Kenpo (striking)
69. Goju Ryu (striking)
70. Hwa Rang Do (traditional/hybrid)
71. Northern Kung Fu (traditional)
72. Southern Kung Fu (traditional)
73. Glima (grappling)
74. Dumog (grappling)
75. Bokh (grappling)
76. Kalaripayattu (traditional/weapons)
77. Taijiquan (traditional)
78. Vovinam (traditional/hybrid)
79. Shorin Ryu (striking)
80. Seishin-Ryu (traditional/hybrid)
81. Tessenjutsu (weapons)
82. T'ai Chi Ch'uan (traditional)
83. Shuai Jiao (grappling)
84. Pancrase (hybrid)
85. Combat Sambo (grappling/hybrid)
86. Tantojutsu (weapons)
87. Vajra Mushti (weapons/striking)
88. Shidokan (hybrid)
89. Defendu (hybrid)
90. Krav Maga (hybrid)
91. Capoeira (traditional)
92. Shurikenjutsu (weapons)
93. Shootfighting (hybrid)
94. Boxing (striking)
95. Aikido (traditional)
96. Bataireacht (weapons)
97. Systema (hybrid)
98. Pankration (grappling/hybrid)
99. HEMA (weapons)
100. Bujinkan (traditional/hybrid)

Top 100 Table

Rank	Name	Topic	Tagline
1	Muay Thai	Striking	"The art of eight limbs."
2	Boxing	Striking	"The sweet science of punches and footwork."
3	Karate	Striking	"Powerful traditional strikes."
4	Kickboxing	Striking	"Fast-paced kicks and punches."
5	Taekwondo	Striking	"Dynamic, high-flying kicks."
6	Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu	Grappling	"Master of submissions."
7	Judo	Grappling	"The art of throws and pins."
8	Wrestling	Grappling	"Ancient grappling mastery."
9	Sambo	Grappling	"Russian hybrid of judo and wrestling."
10	Eskrima	Weapons	"Filipino stick and blade fighting."
11	MMA	Hybrid	"Mixed martial arts mastery."
12	Jeet Kune Do	Hybrid	"Bruce Lee's philosophy in combat."
13	Kendo	Weapons	"Japanese swordsmanship with bamboo swords."
14	Capoeira	Traditional	"Blending dance and strikes."
15	Krav Maga	Hybrid	"Israeli self-defense for real scenarios."
16	Kung Fu	Traditional	"Ancient Chinese art of discipline."
17	Iaido	Weapons	"Swift sword-drawing art."
18	Aikido	Traditional	"Using an opponent's energy against them."
19	Fencing	Weapons	"European art of sword fighting."
20	Hapkido	Hybrid	"Combining strikes, throws, and joint locks."
21	Sanda	Striking	"Chinese kickboxing with wrestling."
22	Lethwei	Striking	"Burmese martial art with headbutts."
23	Kyokushin Karate	Striking	"Full-contact karate with tough conditioning."
24	Pencak Silat	Striking/Weapons	"Indonesian art with hand-to-hand and weapons."
25	Wing Chun	Striking	"Fast, close-combat strikes."
26	Savate	Striking	"French kickboxing with a focus on kicks."
27	Tang Soo Do	Striking	"Korean karate with strong strikes."
28	Shuai Jiao	Grappling	"Fast, effective throws."
29	Catch Wrestling	Grappling	"Submission-based grappling art."
30	Sambo (Combat)	Grappling/Hybrid	"Military-focused Sambo."
31	Freestyle Wrestling	Grappling	"Olympic-style wrestling."
32	Greco-Roman	Grappling	"Wrestling with upper body focus."
33	Mongolian Wrestling	Grappling	"Traditional Mongolian wrestling art."
34	Luta Livre	Grappling	"Brazilian no-gi submission wrestling."
35	Shoot Wrestling	Grappling	"Japanese hybrid blending grappling and strikes."
36	Mongolian Wrestling	Grappling	"Focusing on powerful throws."
37	Kenjutsu	Weapons	"Traditional Japanese swordsmanship."
38	Krabi-Krabong	Weapons	"Thai martial art using swords and staffs."
39	Bojutsu	Weapons	"Japanese art of staff fighting."
40	Gatka	Weapons	"Sikh martial art emphasizing swords."
41	Arnis	Weapons	"Filipino stick and blade art."
42	Kali	Weapons	"Filipino martial art combining weapons."
43	La Canne	Weapons	"French cane fighting."
44	Silat	Weapons/Hybrid	"Indonesian blend of hand-to-hand and weapons."
45	Shurikenjutsu	Weapons	"Japanese art of throwing stars."
46	Singlestick	Weapons	"Traditional British stick fighting."
47	Vajra Mushti	Weapons/Striking	"Indian art combining knuckle-dusters."
48	Naginata	Weapons	"Japanese pole weapon martial art."
49	Bataireacht	Weapons	"Traditional Irish stick fighting."
50	HEMA	Weapons	"Historical European Martial Arts with swords."
51	Kuk Sool Won	Hybrid	"Korean blend of strikes, grappling, and weapons."
52	Kajukenbo	Hybrid	"Hawaiian blend of multiple martial arts."
53	Systema	Hybrid	"Russian military art."
54	Shootfighting	Hybrid	"Hybrid blending striking and grappling."
55	Vale Tudo	Hybrid	"Brazilian full-contact combat."
56	Yaw-Yan	Hybrid	"Filipino hybrid blending kickboxing and arnis."
57	Ninjutsu	Traditional/Hybrid	"Art of stealth, weaponry, and hand-to-hand."
58	Pankration	Grappling/Hybrid	"Ancient Greek wrestling and striking hybrid."
59	Bartitsu	Hybrid	"Victorian-era art blending boxing, jiu-jitsu."
60	Shorinji Kempo	Hybrid	"Japanese blend of strikes and grappling."
61	Defendu	Hybrid	"Military self-defense system."
62	Defendo	Hybrid	"Hybrid system for military combat."
63	Yoseikan Budo	Hybrid	"Blend of judo, karate, and aikido."
64	Seido Karate	Striking	"Balance of physical, mental, and spiritual."
65	Pradal Serey	Striking	"Cambodian kickboxing art."
66	Shidokan	Striking	"Karate blended with grappling and striking."
67	Dutch Kickboxing	Striking	"Powerful Dutch version of kickboxing."
68	American Kenpo	Striking	"Modern karate system with innovations."
69	Goju Ryu	Striking	"Hard-soft karate style with close-quarter strikes."
70	Hwa Rang Do	Traditional/Hybrid	"Korean art blending strikes, grappling."
71	Northern Kung Fu	Traditional	"Chinese martial art known for acrobatic kicks."
72	Southern Kung Fu	Traditional	"Chinese martial art with close-combat focus."
73	Glima	Grappling	"Traditional Icelandic grappling."
74	Dumog	Grappling	"Filipino grappling art."
75	Bokh	Grappling	"Traditional Mongolian wrestling art."
76	Kalaripayattu	Traditional	"Ancient Indian martial art blending strikes, weapons."
77	Taijiquan	Traditional	"Chinese art of flowing movements."
78	Vovinam	Traditional/Hybrid	"Vietnamese blend of acrobatics and combat."
79	Shorin Ryu	Striking	"Okinawan karate with fast strikes."
80	Seishin-Ryu	Traditional/Hybrid	"Modern interpretation of Japanese arts."
81	Tessenjutsu	Weapons	"Japanese art of fighting with iron fans."
82	T'ai Chi Ch'uan	Traditional	"Chinese art focusing on meditative movements."
83	Shuai Jiao	Grappling	"Chinese wrestling focusing on throws."
84	Pancrase	Hybrid	"Japanese wrestling-striking hybrid."
85	Combat Sambo	Grappling/Hybrid	"Military-focused Sambo with striking."
86	Tantojutsu	Weapons	"Japanese art of fighting with daggers."
87	Vajra Mushti	Weapons/Striking	"Indian hybrid art with knuckle-dusters."
88	Shidokan	Hybrid	"Karate blended with grappling."
89	Defendu	Hybrid	"Military hand-to-hand combat system."
90	Krav Maga	Hybrid	"Israeli martial art for real-world defense."
91	Capoeira	Traditional	"Brazilian dance-fight martial art."
92	Shurikenjutsu	Weapons	"Japanese art of throwing bladed objects."
93	Shootfighting	Hybrid	"Hybrid art blending grappling and strikes."
94	Boxing	Striking	"Mastering punches and footwork."
95	Aikido	Traditional	"Focus on using opponent's energy."
96	Bataireacht	Weapons	"Irish stick fighting art."
97	Systema	Hybrid	"Russian military hand-to-hand combat."
98	Pankration	Grappling/Hybrid	"Ancient Greek blend of wrestling and striking."
99	HEMA	Weapons	"European swordsmanship and medieval combat."
100	Bujinkan	Traditional/Hybrid	"Japanese martial art blending ninjutsu."

Conclusion

The world of martial arts is vast and varied, with each style offering unique skills and philosophies. Whether you focus on striking, grappling, weapons training, or hybrid techniques, this list covers the best martial arts globally, highlighting the diversity and richness of the practice.