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Bersilat (Malaysia)

Bersilat "to do fighting" is a Malaysian martial art thought to have been derived from the Indonesian martial art of Pentjak-silat in the 15th century. Each school of Bersilat has two branches: Silat-pulat, which is a dance-like art used for public display, such at festivals; and Silat-buah, which is the combat version of the art. Bersilat emphasizes leg techniques but other types of empty hand combat are used. It is a secretive art that is handed down through families.

Binot (India)

Binot is a rare Indian martial art in which an unarmed person defends against an armed opponent. Some believe it to be the oldest of this type of combat. It is very difficult to lean and dangerous to practice.

Boxing. Boxing is often called the Western martial art, but it is more accurately identified as a martial sport. It probably originated in ancient Greece or Rome, as there is evidence that the Greek Pankration competitions included an event similar to boxing. The pugilistic sport then spread to most every Western country, and, in the early 20th century, it became a popular spectator sport. Boxing techniques have played an important role in the development of modern kickboxing, since they are often judged as being more effective than the hand techniques of the Asian martial arts. Boxing techniques are now being added to the curriculum at many schools that teach eclectic martial arts.

Boxe Francais (France)

Boxe Francais is a French style of boxing where kicks are permitted.

Bushidokan (Unites States)

Bushidokan is an eclectic art of recent origin, founded in the late 1960's by Jim Harrison. It is a combination of Okinawan karate, Judo, and some Jujutsu, with the emphasis on karate.  The Karate portion of training is quite similar to Shotokan , definitely Okinawan in ancestry. Bushidokan is best suited for those interested in effective Sreet self-defense, tournament fighting, and fairly rugged physical conditioning.

Beginning students learn seven basic stances, seven basic strikes (six linear, one circular), seven basic blocks (one of which is circular) and seven basic kicks.  Many of the self-defenses taught incorporate techniques not included in the "basic" seven, thus exposing the student to a greater variety of techniques.  These include a number of throws, a few soft (redirecting) blocks, and several wrist/hand locks. Two basic self-defense strategies, a direct counter and an indirect counter, are taught for each type of attack.  Sparring is introduced as students progress, but is always optional, and ranges from "no contact" to "full contact."

Celtic Wrestling (Europe)

Celtic wrestling is an ancient European wrestling style. Two competitors shake hands, face each other chest-to-chest, wrap their arms around each other and grasp their hands behind the opponent's back. Without releasing the grip behind the opponent's back, each competitor tries to make his or her opponent touch the ground with any body part other than the feet.

Cha-yon-ryu (United States)

Another eclectic, fairly recent martial art. The Cha-yon-ryu "natural way" system was founded in 1968 by Kim Soo of Houston, Texas. The style incorporates kicking techniques, strong stances ,and direct, linear strikes and blocks from Taekwondo and Shotokan karate. It uses the angular movements of Okinawa-te and the fluid, circular movements of Chuan-fa kung-fu. It also incorporates the chokes, grabs, throws, and falls of Hapkido.

Cheibi-gad-Ga (India)

This is one of the oldest Manipur martial arts that in modern times has evolved into a competitive art. Contestants use a stick "cheibi" encased in leather and about two and a half feet long in combination with a leather shield (three feet in diameter) to represent an actual sword and shield. The competition takes place on a flat circular surface approximately twenty-one feet in diameter. Within the circle are two lines each approximately three feet long and six feet apart. The winner is the person who scores the most points by skillfully striking his opponent. In ancient practice, actual swords and spears were permitted.

Celtic Wrestling (Europe)

Celtic wrestling is an ancient European wrestling style. Two competitors shake hands, face each other chest-to-chest, wrap their arms around each other and grasp their hands behind the opponent's back. Without releasing the grip behind the opponent's back, each competitor tries to make his or her opponent touch the ground with any body part other than the feet.

Cha-yon-ryu (United States)

Another eclectic, fairly recent martial art. The Cha-yon-ryu "natural way" system was founded in 1968 by Kim Soo of Houston, Texas. The style incorporates kicking techniques, strong stances ,and direct, linear strikes and blocks from Taekwondo and Shotokan karate. It uses the angular movements of Okinawa-te and the fluid, circular movements of Chuan-fa kung-fu. It also incorporates the chokes, grabs, throws, and falls of Hapkido.

Cheibi-gad-Ga (India)

This is one of the oldest Manipur martial arts that in modern times has evolved into a competitive art. Contestants use a stick "cheibi" encased in leather and about two and a half feet long in combination with a leather shield (three feet in diameter) to represent an actual sword and shield. The competition takes place on a flat circular surface approximately twenty-one feet in diameter. Within the circle are two lines each approximately three feet long and six feet apart. The winner is the person who scores the most points by skillfully striking his opponent. In ancient practice, actual swords and spears were permitted.

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