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This covers a range of different forms of fighting that originate
mainly in Japan, China or Korea.
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Judo, Karate, Taekwondo,
Ju-Jitsu, Aikido, and
Chinese martial arts (kung fu) are all popular in the UK. More
details of each of them can be obtained from the specialist organisations
listed below.
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The fights are generally between two people, and some
forms of martial arts involve the use of weapons.
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There are strict
rules relating to the moves and blows, and control and personal discipline
during the fights are key aspects of these activities.
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British Aikido Board aikido-baa.org.uk/
British Council of Chinese Martial Arts www.bccma.org.uk/
British Judo Association www.britishjudo.org.uk/
English Karate Governing Body www.ekgb.org.uk/
British Taekwondo Council 0117 955 1046
British Ju-Jitsu Association Governing Body www.kyushin-ryu.demon.co.uk/bjja.html
British Kendo Association www.bka.dircon.co.uk/
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Combat
Traditional Karate
T.K.D. and Korean Martial Arts (Taekwondo)
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Find a local martial arts group
or club (see organisations above).
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Take a class or course at your local sports
centre.
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Consult books or magazines
on different types of martial arts.
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Check in your local library/paper
or sports centre for more information.
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Skills and people
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Martial arts
can be done by people of both sexes and a wide range of age groups, but fighters are
usually matched by skill and physical abilities, and generally by sex.
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Training for these activities
is often carried out at home
on one's own.
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But fighting is usually done as a member of a group or
club, and there are competitions and regular tests to establish
recognition of higher grades of achievement.
Equipment or clothing
A place or facilities
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The basic
requirements are a hall of reasonable size and soft matting on which to
fight.
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Clubs and groups meet in many schools and village
and community halls, as well as sports centres.
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Some groups have their own facilities.
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