Can you invent your own martial art?

Yes, it possible. However, you will need to test it with other people of your skill level higher level and lower level so that you get get a feel for what needs to stay and what needs to go in your new fighting style. Don’t make it so it only works within your martial art.

When was martial arts introduced to Australia?

1993
Mixed Martial Arts, in its recognized and regulated form, came to Australia via the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s emergence in 1993, but was predated by Vale tudo in Brasil and Shoot wrestling in Japan. MMA gained an underground following through video and bootleg copies of UFC events in the mid 1990s.

Is there such a thing as the origin of all martial arts what I learned?

The true roots of martial arts are not easy to trace. The art of mock combat, in particular wrestling, has been part of mankind since its beginnings. Martial arts evolved with the development of the human physiology and has grown into what we now recognise as martial arts in the modern era.

Do you need to create your own understanding for combat skills?

Just rolling and sparring is not enough, because you can learn skills with out understanding what is behind the effectiveness. Understanding is important when you need to adjust or modify your technique.

Does Australia have a martial art?

Developed since 1998 the sport has slowly grown and the Coreeda Association of Australia is now a member of the UNESCO acknowledged World Martial Arts Union, as such is considered an important part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Australia.

Who brought karate to Australia?

Sensei Frank Nowak
Shotokan Karate was introduced to Australia in 1971 by the late Sensei Frank Nowak (1947-1991). Sensei Nowak’s first contact with Karate was in early 1963, when friends urged him to have a look at what was then an exciting new fighting art being introduced into Germany.

Can martial arts be technically defined Why?

Martial comes from the word Mars (the Roman God of War) and means warrior-like or related to war. Therefore, martial arts can be defined as the art of being a warrior. A more technical martial arts definition is unarmed and/or weapons-based combat training for self-defense or police/military actions.

How do you get to Mushin?

Mushin is achieved when a person’s mind is free from thoughts of anger, fear, or ego during combat or everyday life. There is an absence of discursive thought and judgment, so the person is totally free to act and react towards an opponent without hesitation and without disturbance from such thoughts.

Why do we have to learn martial arts like arnis?

Arnis is a great cardio and reflexes exercise. It may not involve you lifting heavy things but the exercises and drills can get your heart pumping. It’s like an aerobics class, you get to move your whole body while getting a great upper body workout (yey arm day).