Martial Art and Self Defence

Although literally Martial Art and Self Defence could have the same meaning, these phrases have quiet different meaning essentially. Martial Art is an art fighting which basically formed by Dharma Taishi (Tatmo Cawsu), The 28th of Buddhist Priest. In 550, he traveled from India to China in order to teach Buddhism. He did not only teach Buddhism, but also Indian Art Fighting (Indo Campo). It was important to teach because Buddhist priests often traveled from India to China, or on the contrary to learn Buddhism. The Silk Path in the time was not empty of robbers.

Then this art was developed in Shaolin Temple, which then called "Shaolin Kung Fu".

By the time, basic of this art spreads to many countries in the world. In Japan, adoption of this art bore Ju Jitsu, Aikido, Hapkido, Judo, and Karate. In Thailand, Thai Boxing. In Indonesia, Pencak Silat. In Korea, Tae Kwon Do. Even in this modern time, it still bears new martial art such as Shinto Ryu and Mixed Martial Art.

What about Self Defence?

Self Defence has greater meaning than Martial Art. It includes any method which human being use to defend themselves. It does not matter unarmed or armed action. Wrestle, Boxing, sword fighting, shooting, and Martial Art itself are Self Defence. So we could conclude Martial Art is part of Self Defence.

Although many Eastern experts insist on classifying Wrestle and Boxing as Non Martial Art, but now these arts are considered Martial Art. Systematically, they complete requirement to be classified as Martial Art.