Martial Arts

Term Paper Title	Martial Arts
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Martial Arts

To follow is my report on martial arts in Asia.  This a very interesting subject,
and a very good report.  It will describe martial arts and some types of martial
arts.  It will also say where they originated from.

     The term "martial arts" is a general term used to describe general types
of fighting. Most martial arts practised today came from China, Japan, and Korea.
There are hundreds of types of martial arts, each divided into specific styles
or systems. Technically, martial arts fall into two categories: percussive, and
non-percussive.

     In percussive martial arts such as Karate, Tae Kwon Do, and Kung-Fu,
people strike with their hands, feed, elbows, and head.  This type of martial
arts is very aggressive.

     On the other hand, in non-percussive martial arts, such as Judo, involve
throwing, locking, and neutralising the opponent.  They are far less aggressive.

     Kung-Fu is an interesting type of martial art, the origins of which are
unknown. Some historians believe it started as early ...

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