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Ukidokan (United States)

Ukidokan was developed by Benny "The Jet" Urquidez. It combines Karate, Boxing, Judo, and Aikido techniques.

Varjamushti (India)

"Diamond fist boxing" is a form of pugilism was reputedly developed by the Brahmin Caste of Western India around the 9th or 10th century. Blows where permitted to the face and chest only, and were delivered through the use of a single set of metal knuckles worn on one hand. The knuckles generally bore the pronged pyramid design, hence the name "diamond fist boxing." It is needless to say that serious injuries and deaths contributed to the decline in popularity of its practice. The art reputedly still has a small but loyal following who hold yearly bouts in the Gujurat region of India.

Wrestling (Europe)

Wrestling is a combative sport that probably originated in ancient Greece and Rome. It is practiced in various forms in most cultures of the world (Sumo in Japan, Ssirum in Korea, Khok in Armenia, Sambo in Russia, etc.). It formed the basis for the Japanese martial sport of Shoot-fighting, and many of its techniques are similar to those of Judo.

Yoseikan Budo

Yoseikan Budo "the house in which is taught with courage and honesty the way of the warrior" was founded in the early 1960's by Hiroo Mochizuki. It has spread throughout Europe, Africa, and the United States.

Mochizuki realized that most basic techniques are based on a wavy movement beginning in the hip, which produces much more power than when movement is limited to only extremities. These basic elements are taught and applied to all Yoseikan Budo techniques. Yoseikan Budo consists of modified techniques of karate, Judo/Jujutsu, and Aikido. Use of classical weapons, such as bokken, tanto, bo, nunchaku, etc. is taught as well as traditional and new patterns. Beginners usually study basic techniques for about a year and then more Aikido techniques and the use of weapons are taught.

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