| Laban Tulisan | - | - | (Filipino system) |
| Labor System of Eskrima | - | - | (Filipino system) |
| La Canne (de Combat) | 16-1700's? France | Unknown founder | This is a French stick fighting/stick fencing style |
| Lacoste Kali | Philippines | Jon Lacoste | (Filipino system) |
| Laconian Karate | Ireland 1984 | Brendan Donnelly | Mixed Martial Art Combining Karate,Ju-Jitsu and Muay Thai while keeping Traditional karate Values of respect and discipline. |
| Lagarejos Sikaran | Early 1950's? Philippines/USA | Louis Lagarejos | Sikaran |
| Lagas | Philippines | - | - |
| Lakan Apat | - | - | - |
| La Lucha Canaria | Ancient. Canary Islands, Spain | - | La Lucha Canaria is an old wrestling art |
| Lama Huang Gampo | Tibet | - | - |
| Lama-Kyuresh | Tuvinia, Russia | - | This is an old native Martial Art (Wrestling?) |
| Lama Pai | Tibet | - | - |
| Lameco Escrima | - | Edgar G. Sulite (1958-1997) | Kali/Arnis/Eskrima/Sulite's family style |
| Lam Siu Lam Ehm Yeng Kuen | China | - | This is a southern style |
| Lancashire catch wrestling | England | - | - |
| Lan Do Chen Siue Pay | - | - | - |
| Lan Kin Fa Ju Jutsu | - | - | - |
| Lan Shou Men (Lan Shou Men Pai Shao Lin)(Blocking Hand Chuan) | Late 1600's. China | - | - |
| Lao Chi | - | - | This is a Shaolin Five Animal style of Kung Fu |
| Lao Lan | Philippines | Charlie Villanueva | - |
| LapDos Leti Garrote | - | - | (Filipino system) |
| Lapu Lapu Vinas Arnis | 1932. Philippines | Jose Vinas (1906-1991) | (Filipino system) |
| Lapunti Arnis de Abaniko | 1972. Philippines | Prudencio "Undo/Ondo" Caburnay (1943-) | The founder is the son of the Arnis de Abaniko founder Filemon Caburnay. The art based on Arnis de Abaniko/Doce Pares. |
| Largo Mano | Philippines | - | (Filipino system) |
| Largusa Kali | - | Ben T. Largusa | (Filipino system) |
| Lathi (Lathi Khela?) | India | - | - |
| Latosa Escrima | USA | Rene Latosa | (Filipino system) |
| Lau Gar Kuen | Mid 1700's. China | Lau Sam Ngau | Lau Sam Ngan was one of the five monks who survived the burning of the Shaolin Temple in the mid 1700's |
| Lee Chuan Gung Fu | 1997. USA | Robert L. Kitchin | The founder has trained MA since the age of 9 (1969). il Lum Pai/Pai Lung Chuan/Ninjitsu/Kun Do Ryu Karate/Jeet Kune Do/Hong Chun Wing Chun |
| Lee Jitsu Ryu Ninjitsu | - | - | - |
| Leung-Yi Keun | China? | - | - |
| Lau Su Lum Fa Kung Fu | - | - | - |
| Lee Moy Shan Ving Tsun | - | - | - |
| Lei Ga | China | Lei Gum Lun | |
| Lei Jia Quan | China | - | This is an internal art |
| Lerdrit | Thailand | - | This is the military style of Muay Thai |
| Lethwei (Burmese Boxing) | Burma | - | This style is also called Burmese Boxing. The style is similar to Muay Thai Boxing. |
| Liang Ba Gua Zhang | China | - | Current Grandmaster, Zhang Quanliang, is 13th generation |
| Liang Hsiang | China | - | - |
| Liang-I (Shaolin 5-animal) | China | - | This is a northern style |
| Liangong | 1974? Shangahai, China | Dr. Zhuang Yuan Ming | This is an "internal" art with health benifits. The founder is a Dr. in Tui-Na (Chinese massage & acupressure) |
| Liang Yi Quan (Twin Poles Boxing) | China | - | Thia is an internal art |
| Lianshou Quan (Hand Exercising Boxing) | China | - | This is a southern style) |
| Liang Hsiang | China | - | - |
| Liberte (Vietnamese Kickboxing ) | Vietnam | - | - |
| Li Chia Ch'uan (Short Hand Boxing) | China | - | This style has almost no kicks |
| Lien Wan | China | - | - |
| Li Gar | China | - | This is one of the five family styles of Southern China |
| Lightning Scientific Arnis (Lema Scientific Kali Arnis) | Philippines | Benjamin Luna Lema (1919-2003) | (Filipino system) |
| Li Ho Pa Fa | China | - | This is an internal art |
| Li Jia Quan (Fist of Li Family) | Guangdong, China | - | - |
| Li-Ka Kung Fu | - | - | - |
| Lima Lama | Mid 1950's. Samoa/Hawaii? | Tuumamao "Tino" Tuiolosega | - |
| Ling Gar Tzai Kune Do Kung Fu | China | Ling family? | - |
| Lintan Bersilat | Malaysia | - | - |
| Lion's Claw Kung Fu | UK | Lee Jones | Based on White Crane/Claw techniques/Chang Chuan |
| Lissajous Do Ryu | USA | Roy Williams | - |
| Liu He Quan (Fist of Six Co-ordinations) | China | - | This is a Moslem style |
| Liu Ho (He) Ba (Pa) Fa Quan (Six Harmonies - Eight Methods) | 10th Century? China | Chen His-I (Chen Tuan)/Lee DengFeng | Chen His-I was a hermit Taoist monk. He created but never taught this style to anyone, but kept written records. Lee Dong Feng found his sceleton (Centuries later?) and manuscript and recreated the style from the writings. This is an internal art |
| Liu Hsing Chuan | China | Wutang Mountain Temple | - |
| Liu Jia Quan (Fist of Liu Family) | Guangdong, China | Wutang Mountain Temple | - |
| Liu Quan Dao Gong Fu | - | - | - |
| Loe Hon Keun (Immortal/Enlightened Monk Fist) | China | - | - |
| Lo Fu Do (The Way of The Tiger) | China | - | - |
| Lo-Han (Lohan Quan) (Fist of Arhats/Lohan Fist) | Fujian, China | - | - |
| Lomi | - | - | - |
| Long Chuan Pai Shaolin Kung Fu | - | - | - |
| Long Cuong (The Dragon Resting on Sand) | Binh Dinh region | - | - |
| Long Hua Quan (Dragon Style Fist) | - | - | - |
| Long Xing Quan (Dragon Shape Fist) | China | - | - |
| Long Zun Quan (Dragon Style) | Fujian, China | - | - |
| Lontow Pentjak Silat | Sumatra | - | - |
| Loong Ying Jing Chung (Traditional Dragon Fist Kung Fu) | China | - | - |
| Loong (Long) Ying Mor Kiu (Southern Dragon) | 1565. China | - | - |
| Lotar International | Israel | Avi Nardia | Kapap/Krav Maga/Close Quarters Combat |
| Lotus Ryu Ju Jitsu | Mid 1980's. Ecuador | Tibor Zsamboki | - |
| Lou Han Si Pa Shou (18 Hands of Buddha) | China | - | - |
| Lua (Hawaiian Lua) | 1750's. Hawaii | Royal Hawaiian Family | Lua was used for warfare. Originally there were 12 Lua schools, each of these schools specialized in attacking different parts of the human anatomy. |
| Lua Hãlau O Kaihewalu | Hawaii | Olohe Solomon Kaihewalu (1935-) | - |
| Lua -Kuia (Kuia-Lua) | Hawaii | - | - |
| Lucaylucay Kali | USA? | Guro Lucky Lucaylucay | (Filipino system) |
| Lucha Libre | Central/south America | - | This is a Wrestling system |
| Loe Hon Keun (Immortal/Enlightened Monk Fist) | China | - | - |
| Lung Buy Ch'uan Fa | - | - | - |
| Lui Ho (Northern Shaolin Lui Ho) | China | - | - |
| Lung Ch'uan Fa | - | - | - |
| Lung Jop Pai (Dragon style) | China | - | This is a traditional Southern Chinese style |
| Lung Shou Pai (Dragon Claw Family Style) | Norman Pedelahore | - | - |
| Lung Ying Chuan (Lungxingquan)(Dragon shape Fist) | Woh Soh Toi Temple, China | Daaih Yuhk | - |
| Luohan Quan (Arhat Boxing) | Shaolin Temple, China | Shaolin monks | - |
| Lucha Breton | France | - | Breton wrestling |
| Lu Tran Kung Fu /TD> | Vietnam | Quoc Lien Tran | The founder also founded Tinh Vo Dao, Tranjitsu & Street Rapid Defense System |
| Lutte Parisienne (Parisian street grappling) | 1800's. France | - | Using palm strikes/elbows/headbutts/throwing techniques |
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| Machado Jiu Jitsu | 1990's?. Brazil (+USA?) | Machado brothers | - |
| Maculêlê | Bahia, Brazil | - | Fight-dance using sticks or machetes |
| Madi | Indonesia | - | (Silat system) |
| Mae Mai (Mae Mai Muay Thai) | Thailand | - | This is an older Thai Boxing system/style |
| Maeng Sul Taekwondo | 2001. Denmark | Chad A. Foster | Founder began training MA in 1982. TKD/Jiu Jitsu/JKD/Shitaya Jiu Jitsu/Kenpo Karate/Kickboxing/Sungjado/Daito Ryu Aiki-Ju-Jitsu |
| Maharlika Kuntaw | - | Carlito A. Lanada Sr. | - |
| Main Quan | China | - | - |
| Main Tindju | - | - | - |
| Makoto Kinjo Ryu | USA | Michael Robinson | - |
| Makoto-Ryu Jitsu-Te | USA | Allah Freedom | - |
| Malahkhara Gatka | India | - | - |
| Malavidya Vajra Mushti | India | - | - |
| Mallayuddha | India | - | This is a Wrestling system |
| Manabi Masho Ju Jitsu | USA? | John H. Caseres? | - |
| Mande Muda Pencak Silat | 1951. Bandung, Indonesia | Uyuh Suwanda | Cimande/Kali/Cicalong/Harimau/Rikesan/Syahbandar + other, a total of 18 Pencak Silat systems |
| Mani | Cuba | - | - |
| Maniwa-Nen Ryu | 1368. Japan | Soma Shiro Yoshimoto (Nen Ami Jion) | Maniwa-nen Ryu is a Kenjutsu/Naginatajutsu/Sojutsu/Yadomejutsu system. The Ryu still exists |
| Manma (Gong To'a) | 2002. Denmark | Davood K. Banisse (1961) | Founder trained for 25 years in Kung fu To'a/Taekwondo/Karate/Tai Chi/Kickboxing/Aikido |
| Mano Mano | - | - | (Filipino system) |
| Man Seer Kung Pai (Big Snake School) | 1988. Italy | Gilberto Pauciullo (1952-) | Mr. Pauciullo also founded Kathory Yama Ryu Ju Jutsu, and he is one of the highest ranked Masters in Europe, and he has high ranks in several Kung Fu styles/Contact Karate/Judo/Ju Jutsu/Chinese Kempo/Kendo/Okinawan Goju + others |
| Maphilindo Silat | USA | Guro Dan Inosanto | - |
| Marine Corps L.I.N.E. Combat System | 1977. USA | Sgt. Ronald Donvito | This is a military fighting art used 1977-2000 (discontinued?). "L.I.N.E." stands for "Linear Involuntary Neurological overide Engagement". |
| Marma Adi | Southern India | - | - |
| Martial Signing | 2001. USA | Matt Hayat | Founder began training M.A. in 1990. Black Belt in TKD/Ryukyu Kempo/Isshin Ryu Karate. System based on the American Sign Language |
| Masaki Ryu | Beginning of 1900's | - | Masaki Ryu is a Naginata system |
| Masho Jujitsu | - | - | - |
| Ma-Sool | Japan | - | - |
| Massaï | Kenya, Africa | - | Fighting art of the Massaï people |
| M.A.S.T.E.R. System | USA | LeRoy W. Epperson | This is a MMA system. Mr. Epperson is also the founder of Gaijin Ryu Jiu-Jitsu |
| Masti | India | - | This is a Indian wrestling style |
| Matsuda-Ryu | Ibazaki, Japan | - | - |
| Matsumoto-Ryu | Tochigi, Japan | - | - |
| Matsumura (Orthodox?) Kempo Karate | Okinawa? | Yuichi Kuda? | - |
| Matsumura Seito | USA? | Dave Shelton | - |
| Mau Rakau | Ancient. New Zeeland | The Maoris | This is the traditional martial art of the native Maori people of NZ. The art teaches the combat use of the Taiaha and other Maori weapons |
| Mayolé | Guadeloupe | - | Stick fighting, developed to a ritualised, pugilistic dance |
| M.C.M.A.P. (Marine Corps Martial Arts Program) | 2000. USA | - | Rumours are that there is 10 Grandmasters in this style, and that their names have been kept as a military secret. This is a military fighting art incorporating Brazilian JJ/Muay Thai/Filipino Martial Arts |
| Medan Bersilat | Malaysia | - | - |
| Media Trailet | | - | This is a filipino system |
| Mei Hua (Hoa) Zhuang (Meihuaquan)(Pillars of Meihua Plum) | China | - | This is a northern style of Praying Mantis |
| Mian Kung Fu | Australia | Martin Yang & Marko Vesse | Marco Vesse is also the founder of Wu Xing Dao |
| Mian Quan | China | - | - |
| Miao Quan | (221-210 B. C.) Guanxi, China | Si Yao | This is the style of the Miao minority. This is a low immovable stances style that has all its techniques from war and hunting |
| Michi Budo Ryu | USA | Vincent Marchetti | - |
| Michi-Shin Kenpo | - | - | - |
| Mi Chung I Law Horn Kuen | China | - | This is a Kung Fu style |
| Mien Quan (Mian Chuan) (Cotton Fist) | China | - | This is a soft northern style |
| Mig-Sune-Do Escrima De San Miguel | 1971. Philippines/Italy? | Alberto D. Dacayana SR. | A combination of Eskrima De San Miguel/Combat Judo/Wing Chun Kung |
| Mijin Ryu Kenjutsu | Japan | Negishi Tokaku | - |
| Mikato Karate | USA | Prof. Clement Riedner | - |
| Minamoto Ryu | Japan | - | This is an ancient Ninjutsu art from the Iga region |
| Ming Shan Tao Qigong | - | - | - |
| Mino-Ryu | Gifu, Japan | Saito Dosan | - |
| Mi Tsung-I | China | - | - |
| Mi Tsung Yum | China | - | - |
| Miura Ryu Ju Jutsu | 1700's. Japan | - | - |
| Miyama Ryu Ju Jitsu | 1960?. USA | Antonio P. Pereira | Fighting techniques from commandos during WWII/Judo/Aikido |
| Mizhoongquan (Mai Zhong Khuen/Fok Ka Kungfu) (Labyrinth Style ) | Sung Dynasty. China | Long Tzi Yin Cheng (Yan Qing in Mandain) | Yin Cheng Monkey Style Kungfu + others? |
| Mizoguchi-ha Itto Ryu Kenjutsu | Ca. 1630.Japan | Mizoguchi Jingozaemon Masanori | - |
| Mizong Quan (Secret Buddhist Sect Boxing) | 1700's. China | Sun Tong (1722-) | This northern style is also known as Yan Qing Quan (Fist of Lost Track) and Nizong Quan. The founder was skilled in Shaolin Arts/Chin-na/Bagua/weapons/pressure points striking |
| Mizong Luohan Quan (Lost Track Buddha Guardian Fist) | 1900's. China | - | The base of this system was Mizong Yi Quan |
| Mizong Yi Quan | China | 17-1800's. Huo family | This was the Huo family's personal system of Mizong Quan. Later other systems were incorporated into it and it changed into Mizong Luohan Quan |
| Mizuhari Ryu | Japan | - | This is an ancient Ninjutsu art from the Iga region |
| Mizumichi Ryu Bujutsu | 1999. Loudonville, Ohio, USA. | Arthur C. Andersen, Mat Lipps & Dr. Rodney Stinemetz | A weapon based system of combatives solely for military operatives at close-quarters. |
| Mizuno Shinto Ryu Iai Jutsu | 1600's. Japan | Kobayashi Koemon Toshinari | - |
| M.N.S.S. (The Magician’s Network Self-Defense System) | Switzerland? | Hans Eric Bristol | 4. Dan Isshin Ryu/2. Dan Shotokan/1. Dan Shaolin Hai-San Kung-Fu/ + 3 yrs. Savate/10 yrs. Pankration |
| Mobutu Ryu | - | - | - |
| Mochi Kune Do | USA | Mark Harrell | The system is very similar to JKD |
| Modern Arnis 80 (MA-80) | 1998. USA | Dan Anderson | The founder is a 6th Dan (1992) and a National Karate Champion. The style is based on Modern Arnis |
| Modern Arnis Presas Style | 1957. Philippines/USA? | Remegio "Remy" Amador Presas (1936-2001) | (Filipino system) |
| Modern Defendo C.Q.B. (Close Quarter Battle) | 1980. USA | Bill Wolfe, Harold Stairn & Dennis Wolfe | This is a military fighting art |
| Moderno Largos | Philippines | Jesus Abella | - |
| Modern Self Defence | 1980's. Germany | Martin Wietschorke | - |
| Moh Kempo | 1961. Canada | Olaf Emile Simon (1929-) | American Kempo/Southern Style 5 animal Kung Fu. The founder also founded Pai Hu Shih |
| Moi-saree | Malaysia | - | - |
| Mo Jia Quan (Fist of Mo Family) | Guangdong, China | - | - |
| Mok Gar Kuen | China | Mok Ching Gui | This is one of the five family styles of Southern China |
| Mokomoko | Hawaii | - | - |
| Momochi Ryu | Japan | - | This is an ancient Ninjutsu art from the Iga region |
| Moncal's Balintawak | - | - | (Filipino system) |
| Monde Muda | - | - | (Silat system) |
| Mon Lung Kung Fu | China | - | - |
| Mon Jia Quan | China | - | This is a southern style |
| Montijo Karate Do | Puerto Rico | Hector Montijo | - |
| Moo Do | USA | Chae T. Goh | Based on Tae Kwon Do |
| Moo Duk Kwan | Korea | - | - |
| Moo Kempo Karate | Canada | Olaf Simon | - |
| Moo Ki Do | - | - | - |
| Mool Huck Gil | 1990's. Sweden | Lim Won-Sup | The founder has 7. Dan ITF TKD in 1981 & 9. Dan WTF 2003 |
| Moon Moo Do | USA | Soon Woo Lee | TKD/Hapkido/Judo/Kuk Sul/Kendo/Shaolin Kung Fu |
| Moo Sa Sool | Korea | - | Korean weapons |
| Mori Ryu | Japan | - | This is an ancient Ninjutsu art from the Iga region |
| Moro-moro Orabes Heneral | 1955. Manilla, Philippines | Alejandro "Andrew/Andy" Abrian | This is an Escrima system |
| Moro Moro Style | Philippines | Telesporo Subing-Subing? | (Filipino system) |
| Motaba Ryu | - | - | - |
| Motobu Ryu Bu Jutsu (Motobu Ryu Kobujutsu) | 1947. Okinawa? | Uehara? | Gotente |
| Motto Chi Te Ryu-ha Kempo Jutsu | Okinawa | - | Current Soke (5th Generation Heir/Soke Godai 10th Dan): Donald P. Jeffrey, USA |
| Moy Gar (Mot Gar?) | China | - | - |
| Moy Yat Ving Tsun Kung Fu | China? | Moy Yat (1938-2001) | - |
| M'Rengue | Comores | - | Traditional Comorian Martial Art, close related to the style Moring from Mosambique |
| Msingi Nyoka Mapigano Ngumi System | Africa | Mfundishi Tayari Bayete Tolo-Naa Casel? | - |
| Muay Ayuthaya | Thailand | Kruu Kiao? | This is an old Muay Thai style |
| Muay Chaiya | 1700's. Southern Thailand | Por Tan Mar | This is an old Muay Thai style from the province of Surathani in the South of Thailand |
| Muay Chaiyut | Thailand | - | This is a newer Muay Thai style |
| Muay Chao Cherk | Thailand | - | This is an old Muay Thai style |
| Muay Korat | Northeast Thailand | - | This is an ancient Muay Thai style from Na Khorat Rachasima in the northeastern part of Thailand |
| Muay Lopburi | Central Thailand | - | This is an old Muay Thai style |
| Muay Maa Yang | Southern Thailand | Kruu Tankee? | This is an old Muay Thai style |
| Muay Nawarat | Thailand | - | This is a newer Muay Thai style |
| Muay Paak Klang | Bankok, Thailand | Ajarn Kimsaing | This an old Muay Thai style |
| Muay Paak Nuua (Muay Lampang/Muay Chiang Rai) | Northern Thailand | - | This is an old northern Muay Thai style, also known as Muay Lampang or Muay Chiang Rai |
| Muay Ta Sao | Northern Thailand | - | This is an old Muay Thai style |
| Muay Thai (Thai Boxing) | Thailand | - | This is the modern version of the old Siamese fighting styles |
| Muay (Thai) Boran | Thailand | - | - |
| Muay Thai Sangka | Thailand | - | This is a newer Muay Thai style that comprises of three elements; Muay Kaat Chueak (Empty Hand Combat)/Krabi-Krabong (Armed Combat)/Muay Plam (Grappling Combat) |
| Muay Uttaradit | Thailand | - | This is an old Muay Thai style |
| Mu Dong Kung Fu (Wudang) | Wudang, China | - | - |
| Mugai Ryu | 1695. Japan | Tsuji Gattan Sakemochi (1650-1729) | Mugai Ryu is a Kenjutsu/Iaijutsu system. The founder started training Kenjutsu 13 years old |
| Mugendo | 1990's. England? | Meiji Suzuki | - |
| Mugen Ryu | - | - | - |
| Mujishin Jen Ryu | Mid-Edo period (1600 -1868). Japan | Odagiri Sekiei | - |
| Mukai Ryu | Japan | - | - |
| Mukei Ryu | Japan | - | - |
| Muk'na | India | - | This is a Thang-Ta substyle tat incorporates wrestling and throws |
| Mulan Chuan | 1990's. China | Mei Fong Yin (Ying Meifeng) | This is a modern style based on Hua Jia Quan + Taiji |
| Muk'na | Manipuri, India | - | This is a wrestling style and a sub-system of Thang-Ta |
| Murakami Kai | - | - | - |
| Muraku Ryu | Japan | Nagano Muraku Kinrosai | Muraku Ryu is a Iai Jutsu/Kenjutsu system |
| Murphy’s Defensive Tactics (MDT) | USA | Brad Murphy | Combat Kung Fu/Jeet Kune Do/Filipino Kun-Tao/Hawaiian Lua/Muay Thai/African Ruah/Indonesian Silat |
| Murrieta Jiu Jitsu Kenpo Karate | USA | Todd R. Uhls | Kenpo/Brazilian Jiu Jitsu |
| Musado M.C.S. (Military Combat System) | 1980. Germany | Herbert Grudzenski | This is a military fighting art incorporating Hwa Rang Do |
| Mushi Jutsu | Hawaii | - | - |
| Mushindo Kempo | - | - | - |
| Mushin Karate Do | 1975. USA? | Mike Ganci (1945-) | (Kyokushinkai offspring) |
| Mushin Ryu Ju-Jitsu | 1971? USA | Joseph R. Burlin | - |
| Mushin Ryu Taijutsu | Germany? | Christian Orth? | - |
| Mushti-Yuddha | India | - | - |
| Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu (Hasegawa Eishin Ryu) | Ca. 1590 Japan | Hayashizaki Jinsuke Minamoto Shigenobu (1542-1621) | This is a Iaijutsu system |
| Muso Jikishin Ryu Iaido | Japan | - | - |
| Mu Sool | - | - | - |
| Muso Shinden Ryu | Ca. 1590. Japan | Hayashizaki Jinsuke Shigenobu | This is a Iaijutsu & Kenjutsu system. Influenced by Omori Ryu/Maraku Ryu/Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu/Shindo Munen Ryu/Yamaguchi Itto Ryu+others |
| Mustika Kwitang Pentjak Silat | Jakarta | Mr. Zakaria | Learned Kung Fu from his father and grandfather, who studied under Kwee Tang Kiam, a Kung Fu master from Southern China. Later the art was assimilated into the Silat art which are common in the Jakarta area. |
| Musubi Do | 1982. Japan | Sensei Metzumo Okawa | - |
| Musubi Ryu Ju Jutsu | USA | Terry Rasmuson | 4 Dan Tenshi Goju Kai Karate+Dan in 3 other systems |
| Mu Tau Pankration | USA | Jim Arvanitis | - |
| Mute Jinen Ryu | Sweden? | - | - |
| Mutekatsu Ryu | Japan | - | - |
| Muteki Ryu Ju Jutsu | 1600's. Japan | - | - |
| Muto Ryu Iaijutsu | 1880. Japan | Ono Tetsutaro (1836-1888) | - |
| Muul Huc Gil | - | - | - |
| Muye Dobo Tong Ji | Korea | - | - |
| Muye Eship Saban | Korea | - | - |
| Myanmar Letwhai | Burma | - | This is a Kickboxing style |
| My Jhong (Shantung: Ying Ching Quan) | China. Sung/Tang dyn? | - | - |
| My Jhong Law Horn | Songshan Shaolin Monastry, Henan, China | - | This is an old Northern style |
| Myo Sim Karate | USA? | Hong? | - |
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| Nabard | Iran | - | This is the native Persian Martial Art |
| Nabon (Naban) | Burma | - | This is Burmese wrestling |
| Nagao Ryu Taijutsu | 1600's | Nagao Kenmotsu | The founder was a samurai of the Itto Ryu and Yagyu Shinkage Ryu. Used hidden weapons |
| Nagashimatsu-Te Aiki Jujutsu | USA | Jorge Garcia | - |
| Nagondzog (Apache Knife Fighting Ghostdog System) | USA | The Apache tribe | This is traditional Apache fighting. Nagondzog means "guerilla warfare". Current G.M. Robert Redfeather, the founder of Tie Gou Quan |
| Naha Te | Okinawa | Kanryo Hiagonna (1853-1915) | Trained under Taitei & A. Sesho (of Kuma-people)/Ryuko in China |
| Naha Te Toudi Jutsu Ryukyu Kempo | - | - | - |
| Nakagawa-Ryu | Aomori, Japan | Nakagawa Kohayato? | - |
| Nakamura Ryu Batto Do | 1953. Japan | Nakamura Taisaburo | After WW2 Toyama Ryu split into three styles, named after the three main students of Nakayama Hakudo. Hakudo's basics came from Mugai Ryu. |
| Nakanishi-ha Itto Ryu Kenjutsu | 1600's. Japan | Nakanishi Chuta | - |
| Nakh A Kha Mushti? | India | - | - |
| Nami Ryu Iai Jutsu | - | - | - |
| Nam Pai Chuan Shaolin | China? | Hui Cheng? | - |
| Nampon Silat | - | - | - |
| Nam Wah Pai | 1964 | Sim Pooh Ho | The art have influence from 5 schools; Shaolin/Pa-Kua/Eagle-Claws/Iron-Head/Body Qigong |
| Nanban-Ryu | Nagasaki, Japan | - | - |
| Nanbudo | 1979. Japan | Yoshinao Nanbu | - |
| Nan (Nanji) Quan (Southern Fist) | Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). China | - | - |
| Nan Quan | 1960's. China | - | This is the modern Chinese Wushu style, derived from traditional southern (Cantonese) styles (Hong Jia/Cai Li Fo/Mon Jia/Cai Jia/etc.) |
| Nan Tong Long Pai (Southern Praying Mantis Family) | China | - | - |
| Narita Ryu | Japan | - | This is an ancient Ninjutsu art from the Iga region |
| Nataraja | India? | - | - |
| Natori-Ryu | Japan | Natori Sanjuro Masatake | The founder was the author of the Ninja book "Sho Nin Ki" |
| Negishi-Ryu | Japan | - | This was a system of throwing knifes |
| Negoro-Ryu | Japan | Suginobo Myosan | - |
| Negros Occidental | Visayan, Philippines | - | - |
| Nei Wai Chia Gung Fu | China | - | - |
| Nekedo Karate | USA | Robert Moore | - |
| Neko-Do Goju-Ryu | 1987. USA | Dr. J.M. Gallego | Gallego began his MA training in 1968 with Judo. Has also trained Goju Ryu under GM. Urban |
| Neko Ryu Goshin Jitsu | USA | Ernie Cates | - |
| Nembutsukan Ninpô Taijutsu Aikibudô Jujutsu | 1995. Brazil | Bill Sensei | - |
| Nen Ryu Iai Jutsu | Japan | - | - |
| New Concept of Philippine Arnis | USA | Toni Veeck | (Filipino system) |
| Ng Ga Kuen | China | - | - |
| Ng Long Bagua? | China | - | - |
| N'Golo | Ancient. Angola | - | This is believed to be the ancestor of the Brazilian Capoeira |
| Ngor Chor Kun (Go Cho Kun)(Wu Chu Chuan)(Five Ancestor Fist) | Late 1800's. Chuan Chiu, Fukien-China | Sijo Chua Giok Beng | consists of 5 ancestral styles: 10 Han, Tai Cho, Tat Chun, Pe Ho, Ta Sien. The style name Ngo Chu Kun is in Amoy dialect. The name in Mandarin is; Wu Chu Chuan |
| Nguni Stick Fighting | Madadeni, Natal, South Africa | Nguni tribe | Double stick fighting practiced by Nguni herdboys. In recent years attempts to develope this stick fighting to a regular sport have been done |
| Nguyen Trung Hoa | Vietnam | - | - |
| Ng Wu Mui Pai Kung Fu | China | Wu Mui (Ng Mui) | Wu Mui was a Buddhist nun. She is also the originator of the Mui Pai Kung Fu system |
| Nhay Cha | - | - | - |
| Nhu Dao | Vietnam | - | This is a Judo like art |
| Nibuikai Kempo Karate Jiujitsu | 195. Germany | Benedetto Stumpf | Grandmaster Stumpf is Soke Nidai/Inheritor of Senkido |
| Nick Cerio's Kenpo System | 1974. USA | Prof. Nickolas Cerio (1936-1998) | Kajukenbo/Shotokan/Kung Fu/TKD/Jujutsu |
| Nihon Chidokai Karate-do (Chidokan) | 1954. Japan | Hanshi Sasaki & brother Kiyoshi Sasaki | Both brothers trained with Funakoshi and Obata. The style changed name in 1975 (approx.) from Chidokan to Nihon Chidokai Karate-do |
| Nihon Goshin Jiujitsu | - | - | - |
| Nihon Iaido Kyokai | - | - | - |
| Nihon Ju Jutsu | Japan | Shizuya Sato | Sato is 8 Dan in Judo & 10 Dan in Ju Jutsu |
| Nihon Kempo | Italy? | Armando Santambrogio | Founder is a 10th Dan? |
| Nihon Koden Shindo Ryu Karate-Do | - | - | - |
| Nihon Shorinji Ryu Kenkokan Karatedo | Japan | Yukitoshi Kori Hisataka | - |
| Nihon Tai Jutsu | - | - | Developed from Daito Ryu Aiki Ju Jutsu? |
| Nikaido Ryu Kenjutsu | Ca. 1600. Japan | Matsuyama Mondo | - |
| Nindo Ryu Bujutsu | - | - | - |
| Nindo Ryu Gendai Ninjitsu | - | - | - |
| Nindo Ryu Ju Jutsu | Japan | - | - |
| Ninga-Isshinryu | USA? | Joseph Versocki | - |
| Ninja-Do | USA? | | - |
| Ninja Ryu Jiu Jitsu | 1968. Canada | Denis St. Jean/Jules Ladouceur | Judo/Jiu Jitsu/Karate/Kali-Arnis/Penchat Silat/Muay Thai |
| Ninko-Ryu | Kai, Japan | Takeda Shingen | - |
| Ninpo Dux Ryu | USA | Frank Dux | - |
| Ninpo Goshinjutsu Mute Jinen Ryu (Goshinjutsu) | Late 1970's. Sweden | Bo F. Munthe | Bujinkan Ninjutsu under Hatsumi. The art is about 90% Ninjutsu and the rest a mix of Judo, Kempo & Aikijutsu technics |
| Nin Ryu Ju Jitsu | - | - | - |
| Nin Sho | - | - | - |
| Nippon Daito Ryu Roppokai | Japan | Prof. Okamoto | - |
| Nippon Kempo | 1932. Japan | Muneumi Sawayama (1906-1977) | - |
| Nippon Ketsugo Ryu Ju Jitsu | 1981. Illinois, USA | Larry Hilton | Professor Hilton combined Juko Ryu Jujitsu/Vee Jitsu Ryu/Kenpo/Kokon Ryu Aiki Jutsu/Judo to form his system. |
| Nippon Okinawan Goju Kai | - | - | - |
| Nisei Bujutsu | USA | Harris Warren | - |
| Nisei Goshinryu Jujutsu | 1983. USA | John Conn | - |
| Niseido Ju Jitsu | 1974. USA | Prof. Rick Riccardi | Prof. Riccardi began MA training in 1957 and he have studied Ju Jitsu, Judo & Vee Jitsu Ryu Ju Jitsu. Promoted to 10th Dan in 1985 by Prof. Vee |
| Nito Ryu Kenjutsu | Japan | - | This is a two sword Kenjutsu style |
| No-Ka-Oi Limalama | USA | Richard Nunez (1934-) | Founder began training Boxing at 16 yrs. of age, Kung Fu at 17 yrs. Black Belt/instructor in Kajukenpo/Shotokan/Lua/Limalima/Kenpo Karate |
| Nord Shaolin Kung Fu | 1972. Denmark | Jimmy Keido Yamaue (1946-) | Mr. Yamaue has also founded Yamaue Aiki Jutsu, En Shin Ryu Jiu Jitsu & Kei Wa Ryu |
| Northern Tam Tui (Tum Pai?) | 1971/79. USA | Jon A. Loren | Kajukenbo/Tai Chi/Southern Sil Lum |
| Norweejin Goshin Ryu Ju-Jitsu | 2001. Norway | Jo-Inge Nordli (1971-)/Ronny Sannerud (1968-) | Founders: Nordli 3. Dan in 2003, Sannerud 2. Dan in 2003. Developed from Ju Jitsu Norge/other M. A's/homemade techniques |
| Nuba fighting | Sudan, Africa | - | Fighting art of the Nuba people |
| Nunchaku en Savate | 1800's/1970? France | - | This ia a combination of street Savate and Nunchaku, first done by French sailors |
| Nyingbulam Ryu Jujitsu | 2000. Canada | Jason Carter | Founder is Dan ranked in: Shotokan Karate/Seishindo Jujitsu. Has also studied Judo/Kung Fu |
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| Ocho Ocho (Figure Eight System) | - | - | This is a filipino system |
| Oda Ryu | Japan | - | This is an ancient Ninjutsu art from the Iga region |
| Ogasawara Ryu Kyodo, Reishiki | 1500's | - | - |
| O Do Kwan | Korea | - | - |
| Oguri Ryu Ju Jutsu | 1616. Japan | Oguri Niemon | - |
| Ohido | - | - | (Filipino system) |
| Ohkuni Ryu | Japan | - | This is an ancient Ninjutsu art from the Iga region |
| Oido de Caburata Arnis | Philippines | Abraham Gubaton? | - |
| Oikryu Ju Jitsu | - | - | - |
| Oishi Shinkage Ryu Kendo | Japan | Oishi Susumu (1798-1865) | - |
| O'Kando Ikiru Ryu (Oikiru Ryu Kempo) | - | - | - |
| O'Ki Do/Jutsu | USA | Donald P. Jeffrey | - |
| Okikukai Shohei Ryu | Okinawa | - | Split from Uechi Ryu |
| Okinawan Kempo | - | - | - |
| Okinawan Shorinji Ryu Karatedo Renmei | Japan | Nakazone Joen | - |
| Okinawa Seishinryoku Karate Do | Greece | Nasiakos Spyros | Founder is 8. Dan |
| Okinawa Seito Ryu | USA | Rodney Murray | Keishinkan/Kenkojuku Shotokan/Tong Soo Do/Judo/Aikido/Karate |
| Okinawa Te | - | - | - |
| Okinawe Te Tai Karate Do | Greece | Bill Zahopoullus | Uechi Ryu/Shorin Ryu/Seidokan/Aiki Jutsu/Iaido |
| Okiru Ryu Jiu Jitsu | 1975. England | Professor Harry Olson | - |
| O' Ki Ryu Jutsu | USA | Donald P. Jeffrey | This is a Internal Energy Art. The founder also founded Chinmoku Kaze Ryu and he is also the Soko of Motto Chi Te Ryu-ha Kempo Jutsu |
| Okol | Madura, Indonesia | - | This is a wrestling system |
| Okuyama Ryu Kenjutsu | 1500's. Japan | Okuyama Magojiro (1525-1602) | - |
| Oliverez Style Pangasinan Escrima | - | - | (Filipino system) |
| Omaru Daito Ryu | - | - | - |
| O-Mei Kung Fu | China | - | - |
| Omori Ryu Iai Jutsu, Kenjutsu | Japan | Omori Azaemon Masamitsu | - |
| Onna Shinobi | USA? | - | Koga Ryu Ninjutsu? |
| Ono-ha Hoki Ryu | Japan | - | - |
| Ono-ha Itto Ryu | Japan | Ono Jirouemon Tadaaki | This is a Kenjutsu system |
| Oodarch | Kirghizstan | - | This is an old native Martial Art (Wrestling?) |
| Oom Yung Doe (Chung Moo Doe) | 1989. USA | John C. Kim | TKD/Hapkido/Aikido/Tai Chi/Kung Fu/Bagua/Taiji/Ju Jutsu/Kumdo/Ship Pal Gae |
| Ooyama Ryu | Japan | - | This is an ancient Ninjutsu art from the Iga region |
| O Shin Chuen | Fukien, China | Linn Family | |
| O Shin Ti Tan (Ngo Hien Gun) | Sweden | Louis Linn | O Shin Chuen/Shuai Chiao |
| Otomo Ryu | Japan | - | This is an ancient Ninjutsu art from the Koga region |
| Oto Ryu Karate | Okinawa | - | - |
| Otsuka Ryu | Japan | - | This is an ancient Ninjutsu art from the Iga region |
| Otsuki Ryu | Japan | Otsuki Yutaka | - |
| Owari Kan Ryu (Tsuda Kan Ryu) | 1671. Japan | Tsuda Gonnojo Taira Nobuyuki (1654-1698) | This is a Sojutsu system which also train swordmanship (Yague Shinkage Ryu) & naginata |
| Owens American Kempo Karate | USA | George W. Owens | - |
| Oyama Karate | 1981. USA | Shigeru Oyama (1935-) | 9 Dan? This is a Kyokushin offspring |
| Oyata Shin Shu Ho Ryu Ryukyu Kempo | - | - | - |
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| Pachigi | Korea | - | - |
| Pa Chuan | China | - | - |
| Pa Fa Lin (Pao Fa Lien?) Wing Chun | China? | Mok Poi On? | - |
| Pa Hsien | China | - | - |
| Paihequan (Pai Hao Chuan) (Crane style) | China | - | - |
| Pai Hu Shih | Canada | Olaf Emile Simon (1929-) | American Kempo/Southern Style 5 animal Kung Fu. The founder also founded Moh Kempo |
| Pai Lao HU (White Tiger Kung Fu) | China | - | - |
| Pai Lom Tao Kung Fu | USA | Glenn C. Wilson | - |
| Pai Lum Tao | - | - | - |
| Pai Lung Chuan Kung Fu | - | - | - |
| Pakchigi | Korea | - | - |
| Pak Fann-Modern Islamic Martial Arts | Pakistan | Zahoor Baig Rehmani | - |
| Pak Mei (Bak Mei-Bai Mei)(White Eyebrown) | Early 1900's. China | Cheung Lai Chun (1889-?) | From the Shaolin Temple at Sang San Mountain. Cheung Lai Chun was the 4th generation monk from the Shaolin monk Pak Mei and he combined Pak Mei's style with 3 other styles, calling it Pak Mei to honour the main influence |
| Pak Sing Fut Ga | China | - | This is a substyle of Choy Li Fut |
| Pallen's Method | USA | Max Pallen | (Filipino system) |
| Pamacan Silat | - | - | Pamacan means "Father Tiger" |
| Pambuan Arnis | - | Ama Guro Raffy Pambuan | (Filipino system) |
| Pa Men Shiong Chuan (The Eight Bear Gates Style) | China | - | - |
| Pamonyet | - | - | (Silat system) Pamonyet means "Father Monkey" |
| Pamur Kombinasi Tjimand | - | - | - |
| Pamur Pentjak Silat | 1951. Madura, Indonesia | Hasan Hubudin | Techniques from several Sumatran styles |
| Panache | France | - | This is a combination of Canne and Savate |
| Pananandata Arnis | Togalog, Philippines | Ingkong Leon Marcelo | (Filipino system) |
| Pananandata Marinas | Philippines | Amante P. Marinas Sr. | Pananandata/Dan in Aikido/Shorin Ryu |
| Panan Diakmon | - | - | (Silat system) |
| Panantukan | Philippines | - | This is Filipino kickboxing |
| Pancavarunum | India | - | - |
| Panci Panci Eskrima | - | - | (Filipino system) |
| Pancrase | 1993. Japan | Masakatsu Funaki & Minoru Suzuki | - |
| Pangamot | Philippines | Ciriaco "Cacoy" Canete (1919- ) | - |
| Pangei Noon | China | - | - |
| Pankration | BC 648? Greece | - | - |
| Pankration (Athlima) | Greece? | - | - |
| Pankration (Modern) | Greece | Lazaros E. Savvidas? | - |
| Pankration (Mu Tau) | Early 1970's? USA | Jim Arvantis | Founder learned ancient principles & techniques as a young boy in Greece, added Muay Thai/Boxe Francaise/Judo |
| Pankration (Spartan) | BC. Greece | The Spartans | The Spartans did not participate in the ancient Olympics, because that their fighting system was not limited and more a warrior art, without rules |
| Pankration (Pyx-Lax Raseein) | USA | Prof. Vasilios Katsaitis | This is a modern art |
| Panmo | Brazil | - | - |
| Pan Nam Wing Chun | - | - | - |
| Pao Ch'uan (Pao Ying Kuen)(Leopard Fist) | Shaolin Temple, China | - | - |
| Pao Chui (Cannon Fist) | China | - | This is a northern style |
| Paoxingquan | China | - | - |
| Pasa Ryu | USA | Kang Rhee | - |
| Passchen's Ringen | 1600's. Germany | Johann Georg Passchen | A grappling art including clawing attacks to the throat, punches, elbow strikes to the head and kicks to the knees. Resembles modern Wing Chun in many ways. |
| Pata | Rajasthan, India | - | This is the ancient warrior art of the Rajput people |
| Patai Silat | Ca. 1900. Sumatra | - | - |
| Pauh Pentjak Silat | Sumatra | - | - |
| Pedoy Style of Derobio Escrima | - | - | (Filipino system) |
| Pehlwani (Pahlwani) | India | - | This is an ancient Indian wrestling art. The modern form of Pehlwani is heavily influenced by the traditional Indian art of Mallayuddha |
| Pekiti Tirsia Arnis | Philippines | Leo T. Gaje | - |
| Pekiti Tirsia Kali | Visayan, Philippines | Conrado B. Tortal | Based on Negros Occidental of the Visayan region |
| Pencak Silat Baringin Sakti | Jakarta, Indonesia | Eleven instructors | - |
| Pencak Silat Cimande | 1800's. Ci Mande, West Java, Indonesia | Pak (Embah) Kahir (-1360) | The "mother art" Silat system |
| Pencak Silat Jati Wisesa | Early 1950's. West Jawa | Gajah Putih? | - |
| Pencak Silat Merpati Putih | 1963. Yogyakarta, Jawa, Indonesia | - | - |
| Pencak Silat Padjadjaran | 1928 | K.R.H. Achmad Kartakusuma | - |
| Pencak Silat Persaudaraan Setia Hati | 1903, East Jawa, Indonesia | Ki Ngabehi Soerodiwirjo (Eyang Suro) | - |
| Pencak Silat Persaudaraan Setia Hati Terate | Indonesia | - | - |
| Pencak Silat Ratu Adil | - | Rudy Terlinden | Serah/Cikalong/Cimande/Suci Hati/trained in 50 years + |
| Pencak Silat Satria Muda | Indonesia | - | - |
| Pencak Silat Pencak Silat Seni Beladir | Indonesia | - | - |
| Pencak Silat Terumbu | 1700's. West Java, Indonesia | - | Close related to the Cimande style/TD > |
| Peng Chuan | China | - | - |
| Peninjuan Bersilat | Malaysia | - | (Silat system) |
| Pentjak Silat -Buka Jalan (Buka Jalan Silat) | - | - | - |
| Pentjak Silat Serak | - | - | - |
| Perisai Diri Pentjak Silat | 1955. Jawa | - | - |
| Perisai Sakti Silat | 1941. Central Jawa | Netra Widjihartani | Netra learned Kendo, Sumo, Judo, Jukenjutsu, Karate and Jujutsu from Master Susaku Kimura & combined with Central Jawan Silat. |
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| Petjuk Kilat Silat | - | - | - |
| Peul | Guinea, Africa | - | - |
| Phakwondo (Way of Fa's Fist) | Vietnam? | - | - |
| Phat Gia Quyen (Buddha Martial Arts) | Pre 1600's? Vietnam | - | - |
| Phoenix Karate Do | 1964. USA | Hulon Willis | (Kyokushinkai offspring) |
| Phor Kune Kung Fu | - | - | - |
| Picate Style Espada Y Daga | Philippines | Florente Picate | - |
| Pi Gua Quan | China | - | This art is inspired by the Snake and Eagle |
| Pikua Chuan (Pigua Quan) (Axe-hitch Chuan) | China | - | This style combines the long arms of the Monkey and the strong wings of the Eagle |
| Pien Shen Wing Chun | China | Fung Sung | Fung Sung was taught by Leung Jan (Ga Lau Wing Chun) |
| Pinayong (Umbrella) Style | Philippines | - | - |
| Piguazhang (Pigua Quan) (Fist of Chopping and Hanging/Axe-hitch Chuan) | China | - | This is a Moslem style |
| Pinewood Karate | 1989. USA | Daniel E. Andrews III | (Kyokushinkai offspring) |
| Pluma Arnis | Philippines | - | - |
| Poekoelan | Indonesia | - | - |
| Poekoelan Tjimindie Tulen | Indonesia | Oei King Boen/Mas Djut-Bang Salimoen | - |
| Poc (Pok) Khek | Malaysia | - | This is a Malaysian Kung Fu style |
| Pok Hak Pai | Tibet | - | - |
| Police Martial Arts | - | Doug Devlin | - |
| Pro Am Wing Tchun | - | Milan Prosenica | - |
| Progressive Fighting System | USA | - | - |
| Pronus-Supinus Cadena De Mano System | Philippines | Johnny Chiuten (1930's-) | Chinese styles/Balintawak/Arnis de Abanico |
| Pugil stick fighting | USA | - | Padded rifle-length stick.Using USA football helmets and vests as protection. |
| Pukulan | Indonesia | - | - |
| Pukulan Batawi | Jakarta, Indonesia | - | - |
| Pukulan Pentjak Silat Bukti Negara | 1985. USA | Paul de Thouars | Sera |
| Purring | UK | - | Unarmed kicking art |
| Pylsung Do Karate | USA | Keith Nessbit | - |
| Pyong Hwa Do | USA | Alvin Flane Walker | Tomarite/Sagawa Kara Fu/Won Hop Loong Chuan/Tsong Que Cheun |
