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- Aikido
Aikido is an art of self-defense which emphasizes good body movement, throws, and joint locks. When using Aikido properly, violent aggression can be neutralized swiftly and cleanly so that effective self-defense is possible without inflicting injury.
- Capoeira
Capoeira is a breathtaking Afro-Brazilian art which combines practical martial arts, dance, acrobatics, music, history and philosophy.
- Eskrima
Eskrima is a weapon based martial art from the Philippines that emphasizes self-defense and practical fighting tactics. Known to be both beautiful and brutal, Eskrima teaches weapon (stick, sword, knife) and empty-hand (fist, elbows, kicks) techniques concurrently.
- Judo
Judo was invented in 1882 by Jigoro Kano, who distilled the essential elements of Jujitsu, because competitive Jujitsu left players injured and paralyzed.
- Jujitsu
The Stanford Jujitsu club teaches Aiki Jujitsu. It emphasizes practical methods of self-defense and does not compete. Methods include throws, joint locks, submission holds, strikes, ground fighting, and police control techniques.
- Kenpo Karate
Kenpo karate is a martial art that teaches self-defense and self-control through three primary methods: self-defense techniques, forms/katas, and kumite/sparring.
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- Muay Thai Kickboxing
Muay Thai combines Western-style boxing with various kicking techniques, and includes the use of elbows and knees.
- Wing Chun Kung Fu
Taught as a predominantly internally-oriented style stressing technique,
sensitivity, and subtle awareness instead of brute force, Wing Chun
provides practical self-defense for men and women and a means for
developing the mind and spirit.
- JKA Shotokan Karate
Shotokan Karate is a weaponless martial art developed in Okinawa and Japan, emphasizing power and efficiency in combat.
- Taekwondo
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art that is most famous for its dazzling array of fluid and powerful kicks, complemented by other techniques like punches and blocks.
- Wushu
Wushu is a performance-oriented Chinese martial art that dates back thousands of years. Its diverse empty-hand and weapon styles, beautiful but powerful movements, and intense training methods make Wushu unique among all martial arts.
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