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Cabeles Serrada Eskrima- Angel Cabeles(Filipino system)
Cadena De ManoUSA?Billy BryantChin.Kempo/Shotokan/Hapkido/TKD/Hwa Rang Do/Shorin Ryu/Goju Kai/Chin Na/Jujitsu+others
CaestusItaly- This is Roman Boxing
Cai Jia Quan (Fist of Cai Family)Guangdong, China- -
Cai Mo Quan (Fist of Cai and Mo)Guangdong, China- -
Calinda/Calenda1720's. Caribbean (Trinidad)- This is a stick fighting dance
Campo Uno-Dos-Tres EskrimaPhilippinesJose D. Caballero(Filipino system)
Can-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu1960's. CanadaGeorge SylvainSylvain was promoted in 2003 to 10th Dan in Jiu Jitsu
Capoeira AbadáBrazilJosé Tadeu Carneiro Cardoso (Mestre Camisa)-
Capoeira Angola1500-1800's?. BrazilAfrical slaves in BrazilAfrican Martial Arts. Capoeira Angola is Brazil's premier Capoeira style
Capoeira AtualBrazil- -
Capoeira Camara AngolaBrazil/USADeraldo FerreiraStarted training Capoeira at age 14. Became a mestre in 1984.
Capoeira Regional (Luta Regional Baiana)1930's. BrazilManuel dos Reis Machado (Mestre Bimba)Mestre Bimba's improvement of Capoeira + sweeps from the dance-fight Batuque
Capoeira SenzalaBrazil- -
Capoeira Volta ao MundoBrazilProf. Tubarão-
Cardio CapoeiraBrazilCarla Ribeiro-
Cardio KaraticiseEarly 1980's. USA- -
Castro Cocatre Selfdefence1995. SwedenErnesto Castro (1937-)Influenced by Cocatre Jutsu. Mr. Castro's ranks: 8 Dan Ju Jutsu, 7 dan Karate, 7 Dan Aikido, 2 Dan Kobudo, 1 dan Knife fighting
Catch (as-catch-can)England- This is a wrestling style
Cephas Karate JujitsuUSAJay CephasThe founder is the son of the founder of Chikara Puma & the brother of the founder of American Shorinji Te Yamabushido
ChabeeKorea- -
Cha Chuan (Ch'a Ch'uan/Cha Quan))China- -
Chado- - -
Chaeng Moo KwanUSAMontezumza C. CantuFounder also founded American Goju Kai. 7 Dan Amer. Comb. Aiki Jitsu/7 Dan Hapkido/7 Dan Nippon Okinawan Goju Kai
Chaka Shaolin Kung Fu- - -
Chakibo- - This is a Chinese-American Kickboxing styjle
Chakuriki1971?. HollandThom HarnickKarate/Boxing/Muai Thai
Chameleon Combat KarateBarbados, West IndiesDr.Albert W.Best-
Chanbara (Sports Chanbara)JapanTetsundo Tanabe (1942-)Chanbara is full contact fighting with foam covered staffs, swords, tanto, yari & naginata and it is part of the Goshindo system
Chang Bei Yuan (Gibbon style)- - -
Chang Chuan (Chang Quan)(Long Boxing-Long Fist)Ca. A.D. 1000. Hua Mountain Temple, ChinaGeneral Huang-Ti?This is a northern style
Chang Quan (Modern Wushu Style)China- This is the acrobatic modern Chinese Wushu style, derived from traditional styles
Chanjia Quan (Chang Family Chuan) ChinaChang Naizhou (1724-1783)-
Chan Kam Lee Gong-Fu- - -
Chan Shaolin Si- - -
Cha Quan (Ch'a Ch'uan)Tang Dynasty (618-907). ChinaCha YuanyiFamous for its acrobatics and flying kicks
Chausson Marseillais (Marseillaise Fighting)Pre 1700's. France- This is a high kicking & open hand art used as one of the foundation arts of Savate. Still practised.
Cha Yon Ryu1968. USAKim Soo6 Dan Hapkido/9 Dan TKD
Cha Yon Ryu Tae Kwon Do?USAChad Boxx-
Chekak BersilatMalaysia- -
Cheng Hsin1975Peter Ralston-
Chen Shinobi Jutzu1940's. Japan/China?George Chen ChiaoSichin Ryu Shinobijutzu/Five Animal Shaolin Kung Fu
Chen TaiUSAKeith Klinman-
Chen Wu Kuan1970's. UKRay SmithThis style is a northern & southern kung fu blend of traditional kung fu & modern wushu
CheongkyumkwanKorea?Sung Woo Lee-
Cheong Moo KwanKorea- -
Cheung Style Sport Kung Fu1983. Baltimore, USAAnthony Arnett (1956-)Founder began stud. Kenpo at age of 8. Later Judo/Karate/White Crane KF/Jeet Kune Do. Began studying Wing Chun at 18 under GM William Cheung
Chiao-Ti (Swai Chiao)China- This is a very old grappling/throwing/wrestling system. 2500 years old?
Chia Pai Mo ChuanChina- -
Chi-Chi KempoUSALuis OliverTrained under W. Chow/Mitose/M. Oyama/G. Yamagushi/A. Lee
ChidaobaGeorgia- Chidaoba is a traditional Georgian Wrestling style
Chigiriki JutsuJapan- -
Chih Yu-HsiChina- -
Chikara Kurabe (Kumiuchi)Japan- -
Chikara PumaUSAWillard A. CephasThe founder is the father of the founders of American Shorinji Te Yamabushido & Cephas Karate Jujitsu
Chikubujima RyuJapan- This is a Bo Jutsu system
Chikujo JutsuJapan- -
Ch'i Kune Jow DoNew ZeelandAlastair BourneBased on Southern Tiger and Southern Praying Mantis
Chi Lin Kempo1960's? USADenis R. Decker (-1997)Judo/Pai Lum Kung Fu/Goshin Jutsu/Shotokan/Kosho Shorei-Ryu Kempo/Arnis/Aikido/Kenjutsu/T'ai Chi Ch'üan. The art have been know under other names since its creation; Chi Lin Tao/Chi Lin Pai/Chi Lin Chuan Fa
Chi Lin Kung Fu- - -
Chi Lung Tao (Way of the Spirit Dragon)USASunyata SaraswatiThe founder is a 10. Dan (2003) in Gung Fu
Chinese American GojuUSAWillian Louie-
Chinese American Kickboxing- - -
Chinese Dragon KempoUSARobert ShookFounder has Dan gradings in Kenpo, Jujitsu and Hapkido.
Chinese GojuUSARonald Van CliefStudent of American Goju Ryu pioneer Peter Urban
Chinese KempoUSA- -
Chinese Kenpo KarateUSA- -
Chinese KuoshoUSA?Wu Sun Feng?-
Ching Loong Wu (Golden Dragon Kung Fu)Honan, China- -
Chinmoku Kaze Ryu Batto & BujutsuUSADonald P. JeffreyThis is a Internal Energy Art. The founder also founded O' Ki Ryu Jutsu and he is also the Soke of Motto Chi Te Ryu-ha Kempo Jutsu
Chin Na (Shaolin Chin Na)Ca. 960. ChinaGeneral Yueh Fei (1103-1141)Founder trained by Shaolin monk Jao Tung. Founder also founded Ying Jao
Chin Pao Ping Cheng ChuanChina- -
Chinto RyuJapan/Okinawa?- -
Chin Woo1900's. China- -
Chi Ryu Aiki JitsuBelgiumJhonny Bernaschewice (1950-)The founder have high Dan's in Iaido, Kendo, Karate, Aikido, Judo & Kobudo
Chi Sim Weng Chun (Siu Lam Chi Sim Weng Chun Kuen) China Current GM; Andreas Hoffman, Germany
Chi Soo Te Jujitsu 1982. USAProfessor Gary D. JonesTKD/Tang Soo Do/Okinawan Shorin-Ryu/Vietnamese Boxing/Chinese Boxing/Kodenkan Jujitsu + more
Chito Kan1972. Canada?Pierre MyreShotokan/Chito Ryu
Chito RyuOkinawa/Japan?Dr. Tsuyoshi Chitose (1898-1984)Influenced by Shorei Ryu/Shorin Ryu. Chitose began training at Aragaki when 7 years of age. Chitose had 6 Dan Judo, 4 Dan Kyodo & 4 Dan Kendo
Ch'o ChiaoChina- This is a high kicking northern style
Choi Kwang Do1987. KoreaKwang Jo ChoiGM Choi has a background in ITF TKD (8. Dan)
Chong Kyong KwanKorea- -
Choriro Kan Bushi ShindoUSAProf. Ed BrownDan in Isshin Ryu/4 Arnis systems/Judo/Kuntao/Sikaran
Chosogabe Ryu- - -
Choson DoKorea- -
Cho Wa Ryu Ju JitsuAustralia. 1984Dave Franklin9. Dan Cho Wa Ryu Ju Jitsu/8. Dan Daito Ryu Ju Jitsu/7. Dan Ju Jitsu & Karate & Judo
Chow Ga (Jow Ga/Zhou Jia)(Fist of Zhou Family)Early 1900's Guangdong,ChinaChou Lung (Zhou Long) (1890-?) & his brothers Bil, Hip, Hoy & TienThe founder trained Hung Gar in 5 years followed by 7 years of Choy Gar. Stances of Hung Ga, handwork of Choy Ga & kicking from Buk Siu Lum
Chow Hoon Goshin JitsuUSA- Small Circle Ju Jitsu/Danzen Ryu Ju Jutsu/Kosho Ryu Kempo
Choy GarChinaChoy Gau YeeThis is one of the five family styles of Southern China
Choy Li (Le/Lee/Lay) Fut (Cai Li Fo)1836. Guangdong?, ChinaChan Heung Goon (1804-1875)A southern style with strong northern influence. Named after the founder's teachers; Choy Fok & Li Yao Sun + Fut for its Shaolin roots
Choy MokChina- Southern system. A combination of Choy Gar and Mok Gar
Christian Martial ArtsUSADan Grady-
Chuan Fa Kempo- - -
Chuan Fa Tjimindie Kung FuUSA?- -
Chuba (Shorin?) Ryu- - -
Chu Fun DoUSATony Blauer-
Chu Gia (C'iu Gar)- - Chu Gia is a style composed of Hung Gar, Choy Gar & Wing Chun
ChugokuChina- -
Chujo Ryu KenjutsuCa 1400. JapanChujo Nagahide-
ChukoshikaJapan- -
Chum Kune Do1990. EnglandClifford Hyde-GomesKarate/Kung Fu/Ju-jitsu/Kalari/Tae Kwon Do/Kickboxing
Chung Do Kwan1941. KoreaWon Kuk LeeThe founder studied Shotokan Karate with Gichin Funakoshi
Chung Ho Tae Kwon Do- - -
Chung Hwah Kung Fu Hui- - -
Chung Kuo ChuanChina- -
Chung Sim DoKorea- -
Chung Suk Kuhapdo1986. KoreaLim Hyun Soo (1945-)This is a Korean sword art based on Kuhapdo. The founder has for more than 45 years studied Hapkido/Kuhapdo/Tang Soo Do/Kumdo/Kuk Do. Promoted to 9th Dan in Hapkido by Hapkido founder Choi
Chun Kuhn DoUSA?Bok Man Kim (1934-)Bok Man Kim is a 10th Dan in Tae Kwon Do. He started training MA (To-San) at the age of 7
Chun Kuk DoUSAChuck NorrisTang Soo Do/Traditional Karate/Jujutsu
Chun Kun Kwan1995. USAHoward Herman (1953)See the Grandmaster Gallery for detailed info about the founder MA background. This is a TKD based form. The founder also founded Toshido Karate & Bujin Jujitsu
Chun Li Kung Fu- - -
Chuo Jiao Quan (Thrusted-in Feet) Song Dynasty (960-1279). ChinaDeng LiangCharacterized by leg-attacking techniques (stamping, hell-kicking, entangling, pointing, juggling, treading and grinding)
CikalongIndonesia- (Silat system)
Cikaron Karate1965. Philippines?Segi Tanaguchi & Art SkorkaSikaran + Judo/Jujitsu/Karate
CilnemMongolia- This is an old native Martial Art
Cipecut SilatEarly 1970's. Indonesia- (Silat system) Trained as part of Maenpo Mande Muda
Circle of One System Koga Ryu NinjutsuUSAFelix Vazques-
Circle of the Samurai Ninpo JutsuUSAHector Rodriguez-
Classical Combat Eskrima KaliPhilippinesNonoy Gallano(Filipino system)
Close Quarter Combat System- Gunter Bauer-
Cobra Defence SystemEnglandSeveralKarate/Ju-Jitsu/Boxing/Thai Boxing/Kickboxing/TKD/Grappling/Wushu/Shaolin Kung-Fu/Aikido/Filipino stick fighting/Street defence/Kubotan
Cocatre JutsuEnd of 1950's. FranceRaymond Cocatre (1923-1980)Savate/Muai Thai/Tai Jutsu/Boxing
Cojuka (Comjukai)PhilippinesMiguel J. Fernandez (1938-)The name Cojuka means Combat/Judo/Karate/Arnis. This style is for combat only.
Collar-and-Elbow WrestlingIrland- This is a native Irish Wrestling style
Combat 561980. PolandArkadiusz KupsThis is a military fighting art. The founder studied KyokSul/JuJutsu/Judo/Wing Chun + studied with SWAT & Spetznaz.
Combat Arnis- - (Filipino system)
Combat EscrimaUSA?Graciela CasillasFounder former Kickboxing & Boxing World CH.
Combat EskrimaUSA?V. A. Castro-
Combatives FM 3-25-1501991. USAMatt LarsenThis is a military fighting art incorporating elements of Brazilian JuJutsu
Combatives FM 21-1501942. USA- This is a military fighting art used in 1942-45
Combat Ju JitsuUSA?Emil Farkas?-
Combat Ju Jutsu RyuSweden?Ulf Brandt Sr.?Began training in 1965
Combat Kalaki Arcanis1998. PolandJan Nycek (1964-)Based on Kalaki Arcanis/Doce Pares/Aiki Jitsu/BAS-3/Boxing/Kickboxing.
Combat KiUSADr. Rod SacharnoskiThe founder also founded Juko Ryu Ju Jitsu
Combat Kung FUUSABrad MurphyNorthern Shaolin/Chinese Kickboxing/Wing Chun/Drunken Monkey/White Dragon/Pakua/Hsing-I/Chi Kung.
Combat NinjutsuUSACliff LendermanKali/Jeet Kune Do/Muai Thai/Togakure Ryu Ninjutsu
Combato1940. USABill UnderwoodThis is a military fighting art used from 1940 and until 1945. Mr. Underwood created Defendo in the 1950's.
Combat Stick Fighting1800's. SwitzerlandProfesseur Pierre Vigny-
Combat SurvivalIsraelMoni AizikThe founder is an 8th Dan in Israeli Martial Arts & 7 times National Champion in Judo & Jiu Jitsu. Co-founder of Krav Maga & an Israeli Counterterrorist Commado
Combat Tae Kwon DoUSA?- -
Combined Jiu-Jitsu Arts1970's. USABob KranstzKodenkan JJ/Hako Ryu Kyoshi/Goshindo/Can Ryu/Small Circle JJ. The founder is 7. Dan i Jiu Jitsu
Comhrac BasAncient. Great Britain?- -
Comhraiceoir Bata16-1700's?. Irland- Comhraiceoir Bata is an old Irish Stickfighting art
Comjuk Kali- - (Filipino system)
Commando Kai NinjutsuUSABilly D. Miller-
Complete CombatUSA?Bas Rutten/Darren Levine/Amir PeretsRutten of Pancrase/MMA combines it with the Krav Maga of Levine & Perets
CoreumJapan- -
Cornada Eskrima/Kali- - (Filipino system)
Cornu BretonWales- -
Corps à CorpsFrance- This is a military fighting art
Corrinada Escrima- - (Filipino system)
Co-Vo-DaoVietnam- -
CQDT American Realistic KarateUSADavid SchultzCQDT = Close Quarter Defensive Tactics
Cuentada De Mano Method- - (Filipino system)
Cuesta EskrimaUSAArnulfo Cuesta-
Cujo RyuJapan- -
Cumberland wrestlingUSA- -
Cuong Nhu Karate1965 (1988?). Vietnam/USA?Ngo DongShotokan/Wing Chun/Judo/Aikido/Tai Chi/Vovinam/Am. Boxing

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Da Bei QuanChina- This is an internal art
Da Cheng Chuan1940's. ChinaWang Xiang Zhai (-2000)-
Daehan KumdoKorea- This is standard Korean Kumdo
Da Hong Quan (Large-frame Red Boxing)China- Developed from the basic of Xiao Hong Quan (Small-frame Red Boxing)
Dai- - -
Daido Juku (Kakuto Karate International Federation Daidojuku)1981. JapanTakashi AzumaThis is a Kyokushin offspring. Founder is also a 3rd Dan in Judo
Daiguka Kempo Kaisho- - -
Dai Ki HakuMid 1980's? DenmarkShihan ØrumThe founder began training MA at 14 years of age and founded Dai Ki Haku at 23 years of age. The fouder is now 8. Dan
Dai Nihon BattoJapan- -
Dai Nippon Daito Ryu KodokaiJapanHorokava-
Dai Nippon Daito Ryu Bujutsu RengokaiJapanProf. Ichikawa & Dr. Hanmura-
Dai Nippon ShuukukaiJapan- -
Daito Ryu AikijujutsuCa. 1890. JapanSogaku Takeda (1859-1943)Ono Ha Itto Ryu Kenjutsu + his family style Aikijujutsu + other bujutsu arts
Daito Ryu AikijutsuJapanShinra Saburo Minamoto Yoshimitsu (1056-1127)-
Daito Ryu Aikijutsu KodokaiJapanKodo Horikawa (1894-1980)-
Daito Ryu Aikijutsu RoppokaiJapanSeigo Okamoto (1925-)-
Daito Ryu Aikijutsu SagawaJapanYuikiyoshi Sagawa (1902-?)-
Daito Ryu Aikijutsu TakumakaiJapanTakuma Hisa (1896-1980)-
Daito Ryu Ju JutsuJapan- -
Daito Ryu Rengo Kai Bujutsu?- - -
DambeNigeria- This is the traditional boxing of the Haoussas from the north of Nigeria
Da Neisei Kempo- - -
Dan Te1960's. USACount Juan Raphael Dante (born John T. Keehan)(1939-1975)Dante trained under Robert Trias and other masters in the 1950's
Dan Tor Ryu JujitsuUSAProf. Daniel Torres-
Danzan Ryu Jujutsu1937. HawaiiProf. Henry OkazakiJudo/Jujutsu/Lomi/Kung Fu/Fillipino Martial Arts + others
Danzen Ryu Jujutsu- - -
Dao Ju Kung FuIranMansour NajafiKung Fu Toa + others
DaoqiquanChinaLi Family-
Dao Yin Qi Gong- - -
Dark Dragon Kenpo1996. USATim AllenFounder is a 7th Dan. System based on American & Dragon Kenpo
Da ShengChina- -
Davis Jiu Jitsu SystemUSABilly Davis-
Dayan QigongChina- -
Dean Moo KwanAlabama, USAGene Dean-
De Cadena- - -
Deceurdas EskrimaUSARichard van Donk-
De Cuertdas EscrimaPhilippinesGilbert Tenio (1918-1994)(Filipino system)
Defendo1950's. USABill UnderwoodThis is a military fighting art, developed from Combato (same founder)
Defendu1920. USAWilliam Fairbairn & Eric SykesThis is a military fighting art used from 1920-45, during WWII
Defensor Method- Nate DefensorSerrada/Pekiti Tirsia/Villabrille/Muai Thai/Boxing/Pantjak Silat/Largo
De Fondo EscrimaPhilippinesLeo M. Giron(Filipino system)
DelimaEast Java- A Silat style that that uses open hands/leaps/dodging/legsweeps/kicks
Den Bushi Jutsu KyokaiPuerto RicoRobert Rosado-
Dentoteki KyokushinkaiUSA- (Kyokushinkai offspring)
Dequertes- - (Filipino system)
Derobio EscrimaHawaiiBraulio Tomada Pedoy (1900 - 1993)(Filipino system)
Desy Ryu Ju JitsuUSAJose Sierra-
Deutscher Ju-Jutsu VerbandGermany?Germany's largest Ju Jutsu orginazation, which is no particular style
Devonshire style wrestlingGreat Britain- A old wrestling style that included kicking
DiamondBack EskrimaNew Zeeland?Greg Henderson?(Filipino system)
Dian Xue- - -
Diaojia QuanChina- This is a southern style
Digong Lohan QuanChina- -
DioulaSenegal, Africa- Unarmed figting art
Di Tang QuanSouthern Song Dynasty (1129-1279). China- This is an acrobatic style that includes tumbling, falling, rolling and looping
Dit Ngau Tong Long Pai (Iron-Ox Praying Mantis)China- -
Ditokan1970's. IndonesiaFrans TeintangThe style is a offspring of Shotokan
DitsoPhillipines- -
Doblete Rapelon (AKA Mena Style/Mena Arnis)PhilippinesPatricio MenaMena studied 13 styles of Arnis
Doce Pares1932. PhilippinesTirsio, Silvestri, Rufino, Canete, L&T. Saavedras(Filipino system)
Dog Brothers Martial Arts1988. USAEric "Top Dog" Knaus/Marc "Crafty Dog" Denny/Arlan "Salty Dog" SanfordBased on Inosanto Blend/Pektiti Tirsia/Lameco/Brazilian Jiu Jitsu/Krabi Krabong
Dokan Ryu Ju Jutsu2000. SwedenPavel AntonssonThe Founder was promoted to 5. Dan Ju Jutsu in April 2006 and to Renshi in October 2005 by the Swedish Taijutsu/Jujutsu Federation. Dokan Ryu are influenced by various Ju Jutsu styles + Judo/TKD. Founder began training MA in 1981
DolchfechtenMiddle ages? Germany- A specific method of dagger combat
Do Maa Kung Fu- - -
Dong-Koo Yudo KwanSouth KoreaKang, Dong Koo-
Dong Yi TaekkyunPyeongando, North Korea- -
Do Pi Kung FuchinaChan DauHung Kuen/Hop Gar + others
DoshinkanOkinawaIsao Ichikawa-
Dotokushin Kai- - -
Downs Training SystemFL, USAEdward Downs-
Dragon KenpoUSAEd Hutchison-
Dragon Moo Do197?. Korea/USA?Chae T. Goh8 Dan in TKD & Hapkido/Others
Dragon Tai Chi KuenUSAPaul C. HolleyThe founder was also the founder of the discontinued San Do Jutsu Silat-Tao
DresptaMoldovia- This is an old native Martial Art
Duan Quan (Short Range Chuan)China- -
DumogPhilippies- Wrestling system
DumuganPhilippines?- (Filipino system)
Durga?India- -
Durewall System Ju JutsuSwedenKurt Durewall1. Dan Ju Jutsu 1959

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EBMAS (Emin Boztepe Combat Martial Arts System)USAEmin BoztepeFounder former Wing Tsun & Escrima instructor at Leung Ting's Wing Tsun Org.
Echizen-RyuEchizen (Toyama), Japan- This Ryu was founded by Iga-Ninjas, who flew from Oda Nobunaga
Eco Do Kempo Karate- - -
EdgeCombat FitnessIsraelLt.Moni AizikThe founder is an instructor of Elite Israeli Special Forces & Commando Units of Counter terroristism.
Eizan Ryu Ju JutsuUSA?Felix W. Berrius-
Eishin Ryu IaidoJapanHasegawa Chikaranosuke Eishin (Hidenobu)-
El CuchilloMexico- -
E-mei Shan Pai China- This style is known in Vietnam as Nga Mi Phai
Emei Xiaoyao (Shaolin Emei Xiaoyao)China- -
Emmei Ryu KenjutsuJapan- -
EnbukanJapanKenshensai Machida-
Enshin Kaikan Karate1988. USAJoko NinomiyaThis is a Kyokushin offspring
En Shin Ryu Jiu JitsuDenmark?Jimmy Keido Yamaue (1946-)Mr. Yamaue has also founded Yamaue Aiki Jutsu, Nord Shaolin Kung Fu & Kei Wa Ryu
Enshudo Jyu-Jitsu1987. USALouis L. DesmaraisFounder began training Boxing in 1946, later Kendo/Ju Jitsu/Kico Boxing/Kenpo/Small Circle Ju Jitsu/Aikido
En Kruzada- - (Filipino system)
Erh-Lang MenChina- -
EscriboPhilippines- (Filipino system)
EscridoPhilippines- (Filipino system)
Escrima Concepts- Steve Tappin?Built on Latosa Escrima
EscrimaPhilippinesJack Santos(Filipino system)
Escrima De San MiguelPhilippinesFilemon "Momoy" Canete (1904-1995)Founder is the brother of Cirisao Cañete, founder of Eskrido
Escrima Kun Tao Silat1960's?. USAJohn Lacoste-
Eskrido (Escrido Doce Pares)PhilippinesCirisao "Cacoy" Cañete (1919-)Doce Pares/Jiu Jitsu/Boxing/Kodokan Judo/Free Style Wrestling/Shorin Karate/Aikido. Founder is the brother of Felimon Cañete, founder of Escrima De San Miguel
EskrimaPhilippinesFelicisimo Dizon (1896-1984)(Filipino system)
Eskrima de AvanicoPhilippines- (Filipino system)
Eskrima de LlavePhilippines- (Filipino system)
Eskrima KunTao Silat1960's? USAJohn LaCoste(Filipino system)
Esoma Kung Fu1985. USAJoe MartinFounder began studying Go Shin Do Karate in 1963/Lee Family Kung Fu 1966/Black Sash 1972/later other styles.
Espada y DagaPhilippines- (Filipino system)
EstoguePhilippines- (Filipino system)
Estokado Kali- (Dan?) Rutano(Filipino system)
EstrellaPhilippinesMauricio Fabia (1876-1961)(Filipino system)
Estrella VerticalPhilippines- (Filipino system)
Excalibur SystemPhilippines- (Filipino system)

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Faan Tzi Ying Yow Pai (Ying Zhao Fan Zi Men?)(Northern Eagle Claw)Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). ChinaLai Chin (Li Chuen?)Based on Ying Kuen & the "108 fighting techniques"
Fai Gur 1977. USAPeter RamseyInfluenced by Phor Kune Kung Fu, Monkey Style, Tai Chi Chuan and Wing Chun.
Fa Jing ChuanChina- -
Fang Shen Do Kung-FuCanadaJacques Patenaude-
Fan Zhi Quan (Reverse Son Fist) China- -
Fan Zhu Quan(770-476 B. C.) China- This is the old fighting style of the Chinese minority Fan people
Fan Zi Quan (Rotating Fist/Continung Fist/Tumbling Chuan) China- This is a northern style, also known as Ba Shan Fan (Eight Flash Chuan)
F.A.T.E. - Filipino Martial Arts- Howard F. Bifson/Johnaleen K. CastroThis is a blend of Modern Arnis/Inosanto Kali/Doce Pares/Kalis Illistrisimo/JKD-JKDU concepts/Aikido/Ki Healing Concepts/Aiki Jitsu-Military Police Tactical System/Combat Eskrima.
Feng Shu/Shou (Hand of The Wind) (Yuen Feng Shu?)China?- Feng Shu is a Kung Fu style
Fei Lung Fu Mun (Flying Dragon/Tiger Gate System)China- -
FiannaAncient. Great Britain?CeltsFianna is a old Celtic wrestling
Fighting Wolverine Kung FuUSAWalter E ThagardThe founder is a 9th Dan in San Do Jutsu Silat-Tao & a 4th Dan in Okinawa Seishinryoku Karate Do
Filipino BoxingUSA?Lucky LucayLucay(Filipino system)
Filipino Combat SystemsUSA?Ray DionaldoDionaldo is a student of TaTang Bo Sayoc & Remy Presas
Five Pattern Hung KuenUSA?- -
Florette- - (Filipino system)
Fohan QuanChina- -
Fojia Quan (Buddhist Boxing)China- This is a southern style
Fong Ngan (Phoenix Eye Fist)China- -
Fong Yang (Beggar art)Fukien, China- -
Foo Joon Lin KueiUSA?- -
Four Range Fighting SystemDenmark?- Jun Fan/JKD/Savate/Muai Thai/Judo/Aikido/Ju Jitsu/Sambo
FrailePhilippines- -
Freestyle wrestling- - -
Fudo RyuJapan- -
Fudo Shin Ju-Jitsu (Ju-Jitsu Guyana)Early 1980's. GuyanaRomadeo NarineFounder started training MA at the age of 12 and got his 1st Dan in 1972. Promoted to 9. Dan in 1990 & 10. Dan in 1999. Vee Ju-Jitsu/Several Styles of Karate/Shotokan/Judo/Aikido/Kung-Fu/Koga Ryu Ninjitsu/Gurka Fighting Arts
Fudoshin RyuJapan- -
Fuhan Quan (Fuhan Shou)1854. Henan, ChinaTian Kui ZaoThis style originated in the San Song Mountain Shaolin Temple
Fu Jia Quan (Fu Family Fist)China- -
Fuji Ryu TaijutsuJapan?Fujihito Koga?-
Fujita RyuJapan- -
Fujiwara RyuJapan- This is an ancient Ninjutsu art
Fu Jow Pai (Tiger Claw system)ChinaWong Bil Hong?The original name for this Kung Fu style was Hark Fu Moon (Black Tiger System)
Fuki-BariJapan- -
Fukii RyuJapan- This is an ancient Ninjutsu art from the Iga region
Fukono Ryu - Fukono ShichiroemonFukono Ryu is a Ju Jutsu & Kenjutsu system
Fukushima-RyuShimano, JapanNojirijiro Jirouemon Naramisa-
Fu Long Siu Choy Li Fut1953. ChinaKwong Chi ChungFounder studied with Buhddist wandering monks in his childhood, later many other styles. Has studied with Yin Man, Chan Pui, Lam Jo, Lee Fang Fung
Fuma-RyuKanagawa, JapanFuma KotaroThis Ryu specialized on guerilla war
Furuya Ryu Jujitsu/KobujitsuNorthern JapanFuruya family-
Fu-Shih KenpoSpainRaúl GutiérrezThe founder trained American Kenpo
Fusho Satori RyuUSABruce D. Calkins-
Fut Ga KinChina- -
Fut Gar Kuen (Sil Lum Fut Ga Kuen)(Buddhist Fist Boxing)1700's? ChinaLeung Tien ChiuDeveloped using techinques from the five great Masters of the Shaolin Temple; Lau, Lee, Mok, Hung, & Choy
Futoukai Karate- - -
Fut Shan Bak Mei- - -

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Gai Ban Kung Fu- - -
Gaijin Ryu Jiu-JitsuUSALeRoy W. EppersonThe founder bagan training in 1977 and is current a 8th Dan. The art is a combination Of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/Japanese Jujitsu/Judo/Korean Yudo/American Free-Style Wrestling
Gake Ryu Jujutsu1998. SwedenJohan Pettersson (1970-)Several Jujutsu systems/Kenpo Kwai/Kobujutsu/Iaido/Close Quarter Combat
Galih Pakuan Silat- - -
Gan Ryu KenjutsuCa. 1600. JapanSasaki KojiroSpecializing in the use of No-Dachi, a very long sword
Garimot Arnis1989. Florida, USAGat Puno Abon "Garimot" Baet-
Garrote CanarioCanary Islands, Spain- Inherited from the local "Guanches"
Garyu Rico Do Karate1960's? Puerto Rico, USAGilberto Rodriguez Diaz (1943-)-
Gassan Ryu1800's- Gassan Ryu is a Naginata system
Gatka (Gadka)Punjab, IndiaThe Sikh-peopleThis is weapons-based art (sword/stick/chain/rope/whip/chakram/chakar)
Gaven Ryu Ju JitsuSouth AfricaChaz GavenKito Ryu Ju Jutsu/Judo
Geido Kai Karate DoAustraliaS. Morelli-
Geijin RyuUSA?Robert Law This is a modern Ninjutsu system
Gekigan-JutsuJapan- -
Genbukan Ninpo Goshin Jutsu1984. JapanShoto TanemuraTanemura was one of the highest ranking Masters in Bujinkan before he founded Genbukan, which takes a strictly traditional approach to ninjutsu training.
GenkatsuJapan- -
Genkido Kai (Sougo Budo Genkido-Kai)JapanM. HeidariHybrid system based on Karate, Aikido, Ju Jutsu, Kobudo and more
Genki-do Kempo KarateCanadaGlenn Ellis Kwan (1947-)Moo Kempo Karate/Shotokan/Kyokushinkai + later many other systems. Founder 1st Dan in 1974. Founder has 8th Dan in his brothers system; Kempo Sho-Kai Karate.
Genki Ryu1993. USAFelix Revette1st Dan in 1987 + studied Aikido/Chen Tai Chi/Hayabusai Karate
Gensei RyuEarly 1950's. Japan?Seiken ShukumineShuri-te
Genwakai1950's. JapanGroup of Gensei Ryu Karateka's-
German ArnisGermanyDieter KnuettelArnis Presas Style
German Ju JutsuGermanyThe "Deutsches Dan-Kollegium" organization-
Ghostdog System (Apache Warrior Arts)USARedfeather family?System's head is Mescalero Apache Robert Redfeather
GiCheonKorea- -
Gikan Ryu Koppojutsu1500's. JapanSonyu Hangan Gikanbo(one of the arts under Bujinkan Budo Dojo)
Giocco StrettoMiddle ages? ItalyFiore dei Liberi + othersClose-combat with longsword
Giron System of Escrima (Giron Escrima)PhilippinesGiron(Filipino system)
GlimaBefore AD 1000. ScandinaviaThe VikingsThis is a survived Viking wrestling style
Godoryu Aiki Jujutsu/Aikido- - -
Gohaku KaiOkinawa/Japan?- -
Go Houn Dim Hsueh Chi Kung KarateOkinawaChogan Ku-
Goju BunkaiUSA??George Keriopolous?-
Goju Ch'uan FaGreat Britain?Alan Platt?-
GoJu JitsuUSASteven MalanoskiTrained under Peter Urban, and the art was recognized by Urban.
Goju Kai1950. Tokyo-JapanGogen Yamagushi-
Goju Kempo1950 - - -
Goju KempoPuerto RicoProf. Giovani Acevedo-
Goju Ryu1928. OkinawaChojun Miyagi (1888-1953)Naha-te under Higashionna Kanryû (1853-1916) + Chinese MA's
Goju Ryu -Dai NiOkinawaTukerii (Tsukii (Tsubu?) Taizo) (1893-1985)Shorin/Naha-te/Shuri-te
Goju Ryu -JinbukanJapan- -
Goju Ryu -JundokanJapanMiyazato Eiichi (1938-2000)Under Chojun Miagi
Goju Ryu -Kanzen1974. USAHarry Rosenstein-
Goju Ryu -Meibukan1957(63?). Naha-Okinawa?Meitoku Yagi (1912-)Began training under Miyagi in 1926
Goju Ryu -Nisei1967. USAFrank RuizA student of American Goju Ryu pioneer Peter Urban
Goju Ryu -Okamura Te- - -
Goju Ryu -Okinawan- - -
Goju Ryu -Saito HaJapanIchidaime Soshisha-
Goju Ryu -Sansei (Sansei Goju Ryu)1979. USAManny Saavedra Jr.Saavedra trained under GM Urban.
Goju Ryu -Seiwa KaiSingaporeAlvin Tan Oon Lye-
Goju Ryu -ShinjinkanJapan?- -
Goju Ryu -ShobukanJapan?- -
Goju Ryu -Shorei KanOkinawaSeikichi Toguchi (1917-1998)One of Chojun Miyagi's senior students
Goju Ryu -Yamaguchi- - -
Goju Ryu -Yuishinkan- - -
Goju Shin Jitsu Ryu- - -
Goju ShoreiUSADave McNeillThis is a weapon system which includes Cane, Knife & Fan
Goju Shorin- - -
Go Kan Ryu KarateAustraliaRobert B. Sullivan-
Gokusa (Tat Kun Tao Kung Fu)PhilippinesJose MillanKun Tao/Balintawak. The art changed name in Millan's older day from Tat Kun Tao to Gokusa
Golden Dragon Ryu Ju JitsuUSAD.E.A. Wrobel?-
Golden Lion KempoUSADavid Sadao NishimotoChinese Kempo/American Kenpo
Gong Soo Do- - -
Gong Yuen Chuan Fa Pai Lum TaoUSA?Glen Wilson?-
Go Sei Ryu GojuUSAProf. Amin Hassan-
Goshin Budo- - -
Goshindo1971? JapanTetsundo Tanabe (1942-)This is a sword-art that includes Sword Drawing (Iaido)/Test-Cutting (Tameshigiri)/Combatives (Kenjutsu/Kendo/Chanbara)
Goshin Do1984. USAShyogo Kuniba (1935-1992)Motobu Ha Shito Ryu/Iaido/Jodo/Judo/Aikido/Kobudo
Goshindo Ju JutsuSweden?- Wrestling/Boxing/Thaiboxing/Judo
Goshindo Kempo Karate1966. USAPete Siringano Sr. (1924-1994)Began MA training at the age of 13. Nidan in 1946
Goshindo Miura Ryu1587. JapanMiura YoshitatsuBased on the old Kumiuchi, hand-to-hand combat
Goshindo Ryu- - -
Goshindo Tai Ki Ryu2004. SpainJoaquim VillaltaThis art derivated from Goshindo Ryu & different Jiu Jitsu Styles. The founder has 6. Dan
Goshin Jitsu1980. DenmarkKurt Juul NielsenTechniques from Judo/Ju-Jitsu/Karate/Aikido. The founder is a 6. Dan
Goshin JitsuUSAAt the University of IllinoisKarate/Boxing/Judo/Ju Jitsu/Aikido/Wrestling
Go Shin Jitsu Kai Kempo KarateHawaii/USAWilliam Quon Chau ChunTrained under W. Chow
Goshin Jitsu KempoUSAJohn Martini6 Dan Shotokan/7 Dan Ryukyu Kempo
Goshin JutsuGermanyHermann Harms (1950-)The founder began training MA in 1957 and he got his 1. Dan in 1971.
Goshin Jutsu Kyo JujoUSA?Willem Reeders?-
Goshin Kai Ju-Jitsu- - -
Goshinkaikan-SayokanTurkeyNihat Yigit-
Goshin Kan- - -
Goshin KarateIranGholamreza Gholami (1957-)The founder is also the founder of Hanshi Ryu Karate. Background: Tactical Combat Arts/Shotokan/Goju-Kempo/Tae Kwon Do/Judo/Gojuryu/Kobu do/Goshindo./Jujitsu/M.A.S.T.E.R. System/Shito ryu/Toh Bu Ha Shi Toh Ryu
Goshin Miura-Ryu Bugei- - -
Go Shin Ryu Jitsu1984. SwedenClaes BjurestigJudo/Kung Fu
Goshin Ryu AikijujutsuUSA?- -
Goshin Ryu Ju JitsuUSA?- -
Goshin Ryu Kempo1996. SwedenJörgen JörgensenJujutsu/Kung Fu/Karate
Goshin Ryu Karate- - -
Goshin Taihojustsu- - -
Goshu Bujutsu Kai- - -
Goseki Ryu Aiki HeihoUSAFredrick J. Loveret-
Go So KempoGreat Britain?- -
Gosoku RyuUSA/JapanTak Kubota-
Gotente1600's. OkinawaSho KoshinHad trained in the family art
Go-TiChina?- -
Goto Ha Yagyu Shingan RyuJapan- -
Gouren (Celtic Wrestling)France- This is a wrestling style
Gou Xin Quan (Dog Style/Southern Shaolin Dog Fist)Fujian, China- -
Gow-Ren-Lu Kempo- Ron Carlson-
Goya Ra RuUK- -
Gracie Jiu Jitsu1925. BrazilCarlos & Helio GracieLearned Tenjin Shinyo Ryu Ju Jutsu and Judo from Mitsuyo Maeda
Greco-Roman Wrestling1860. France- -
Green Dragon Fighting Style- - -
GreenochScotland- Unarmed fighting art
Griffin Ryu Kenpo- - -
Gsyiam Arnis- - (Filipino system)
Gui Bei Miao Quan19??. ChinaLiang Wai LingThe founder combined Miao Quan with Hung Quan & Hou Quan
Gulat BanjangIndonesia- Wrestling system
Gu Lau Wing Chun, Guang Dong, ChinaLeung JanStudied under Wong Wah-Bo & Leung Yee-Ti, 2nd generation Wing Chun practioners
Gulesh (Azeri Gulesh)Former USSR?- This is an old native Martial Art
Gung-LiChina- -
Gung Lik KuenChina- -
GungsulKoryo Dyn. (918-1392). Korea- -
Gun-MenChina- -
Gun ModoKoreaKang Eung Sun?-
Gun-ta Ryu Close Quarter CombatUK?- -
GurassauFormer USSR?- This is an old native Martial Art
GurechTurkey?- This is an old native Martial Art
Guryong Mu Sool Kwan (9 dragon Martial Arts)Ancient. Korea- -
GushtiAncient. India- This is an old native wrestling art
Gyokko Ryu KoshijutsuJapanHakkunsai Tuzawa(one of the arts under Bujinkan Budo Dojo)
Gyokushin Ryu NinjutsuJapanSasaki Gorozaemon (Sasaki Okormon Akirari?)(one of the arts under Bujinkan Budo Dojo)
Gyung DangBefore year 0. Korea- Consists of 24 military martial arts based upon the developing national spirit, culture & history

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Haak Lung Chuan FaUSAArthur H. Gitlan-
Hachiman Hikime Ryu (Yawata Hikime Ryu)Japan- -
Haedong KumdoKorea- Traditional Korean Sword Art
HaganahIsrael/USA?Mike Lee Kanarek5 Dan American Karate (Joe Lewis)/4 Dan Hisardut/1st Degree Krav Maga/Muai Thai/Brazilian Jiu Jutsu/Israeli Combat
HagibisPhilippines- This is a Filipino grappling art
Haguro-RyuYamagata, Japan- This system was developed by Yamabushi (Shugenja) from the Haguro-mountains
Haidong GumdoKorea- This is a modified style of standard kumdo
Hai San Kung Fu (Shaolin Hai San Kung Fu)- - -
Haka Ryu- - -
Hak Fu PaiHonan Temple, China- This is a southern system
Hakka Quan/Kuen (Ke Jia Quan)China- This is a southern style
Hakko Denshin Ryu Ju Jutsu ?USAMichael J. LaMonica?LaMonica began training M. A. in the late 1950's and Hakko Ryu in the 1960's
Hakko Ryu Ju Jutsu1941. JapanRyuho (Yoshiji?) Okuyama (1901-1987)Founder studied Daito Ryu + other Jujutsu styles/Kenjutsu/Sojutsu/Jojutsu/Kyujutsu/Shurikenjutsu
HakokoHawaii- -
Hako Ryu Kyoshi- - -
HakudaEarly 1600's. JapanAkiyama Shirobei YoshitokiHakuda's Chinese name is Baida. Yoshitoki had learned MA while studying medicine in China
Hakutsuryu Ju Jitsu1983. USAJames R. Gaines-
Han Bai Kung fu (White Crane)Early 1900's. VietnamLe Bai (Han Bai) (1889-1928)Adapted from the Southern Shaolin style
Hanbe RyuJapan- This is an ancient Ninjutsu art from the Iga region
Handen RyuJapan- -
Han Guk Mu Sool- - -
HanguldoThe Netherlands?Myung-Soo SeoTKD/Hapkido/Hankido. Hanguldo is a MA system using sword/polo/staff/baton/open hands.
Hankido- Jae Nam MyeongThe founder also founded Hankumdo
Han Kuk Mu Ki DoKorea- This is a traditional Korean weapons systems
Hankumdo- Jae Nam MyeongThe founder also founded Hankido
HanManDo Kung FuNorway?- Wushu/wing Chun/Krabi Krabong
Han Moo Do- Young SukThe founder is a 8th Dan
Han Moo KwanKorea- -
Han Mu Do1989. KoreaKimm He-Young (1940-)Yudo/Bi Sool/Hapkido/TKD/Kuk Sool/Tae Kyun/Kum Do/Ship Phal Ki/Zen. Founder began training Yudo & Bi Sool in 1953
Han PulKoreaJeon Yoon Kim (1937-)Founder studied Taek Kyon/So Rim Mu Sul/Ju Jutsu
Hanshi Ryu Karate DoIranGholamreza Gholami (1957-)The founder is also the founder of Goshin Karate. Background: Tactical Combat Arts/Shotokan/Goju-Kempo/Tae Kwon Do/Judo/Gojuryu/Kobu do/Goshindo./Jujitsu/M.A.S.T.E.R. System/Shito ryu/Toh Bu Ha Shi Toh Ryu
Han Tae KeukKorea(He-Young Kimm?)This is Korean Tai Chi
Hao Peng- - -
Han XingChina- -
Hapkido1939/40. KoreaYung Sul Choi (Yong/Young Sool/Sul Choi) (1904-1986)Traditional Korean Martial Arts (Tae Kyon/Bulkyo Mu Sul) + Takeda Ryu Aiki Ju Jutsu
Hapkido (Bum Môo Kwan)1968. KoreaYun Sik KimFounder was a former student of Ji, Han Jae and Yong Sul Choi
Hapkido (Chaiu Do Kwan)2003. Brazil (Porto Alegre)Marcos V. de LimaFree Style Hapkido
Hapkido (Cheong Kyum Kwan)KoreaSung Woo Lee-
Hapkido (Chung Do Mu Sool Won)- - -
Hapkido (Combat)USAJohn Pellegrini7 Dan Hapkido/6 Dan WTF TKD/Dan in Judo & Karate
Hapkido (Contemporary)USA?Jino Kang?-
Hapkido (Dong Bang Mu Sool)- - -
Hapkido (Duk Moo)- - -
Hapkido (Furacao)1994. Brazil (Joiville)Byung Il LeeFormer Hook Choo Kwan Master
Hapkido (Han Min Jok)- - -
Hapkido (Han Moo Kwan)KoreaJae Ok Myung?-
Hapkido (Hoi Jeon Moo Sool)Late 1970's? KoreaJak Ok MyungClaimed to be the most widespread Hapkido style in Korea
Hapkido (Hoshinkido)1992. CanadaSerge Peter BaubilFounder has 9. Dan Hapkido/5. Dan Qwankido/5. Dan TKD/1. Dan Judo/1. Dan Shotokan
Hapkido (Hukch'u)- Kwon, Oh Suk?-
Hapkido (Huk Ju Sool)2002. USAPedro RodriguezFounder has 6 Dan Hapkido/6 Dan Ju-Jutsu
Hapkido (IHA)1990. LA, USADr. In Kon ParkSchool for Hapkido Union
Hapkido (Jin Jung Kwan)Korea?Myoung Lyong Kim-
Hapkido (Jin Pal)USAKim Jin Pal (1941-)SSirum/Karate/Judo/Kendo/Tang Soo Do. The founder is a 8th Dan in Hapkido
Hapkido (Jong Tong)- - -
Hapkido (Juk Ju Kwan)- - -
Hapkido (Jung Moo Kwan)1964. KoreaPark Sun JaeFounder former General Secretary of Korea Hapkido Assoc.
Hapkido (Kong Shin Bup)1970-75. CanadaPak In Shyuk (1938-1995)Kuk Sool Won, Hap Ki Do, Tae Kyun, Soo Bahk Do & Jiu Jitsu. Current Grandmaster: Rudy Timmerman, Canada.
Hapkido (Ko Shin Kwan)2001. USATroy L. Smith Jr.Taeken Jitsu/TKD/Hapkido/Kenpo/Ju Jutsu/Kyukido. The founder is also the founder of Ai Jitsu Do & the GM of Taeken Jitsu
Hapkido (Kudokwan)FinlandCheol Yong Park (1959?-)Cheol Yong Park is a 7th Dan in traditional Hapkido. Began training Hapkido at the age of 12. Also trained Yudo and TKD
Hapkido (Kuk Sool Kwan)KoreaIn Sun SeoThe founder is the President of the World Kido Federation
Hapkido (Kuk Sul Kwan)1970. Brazil (Salvador)Jung Do LimIndependent Kuk Sul School
Hapkido (Kuksulwan)1980. ArgentinaEdmundo EscobarIndependent Kuk Sul School
Hapkido (LugoKwan)2003. USAFelix A. LugoFounder has 4th Dan TKD/6th Dan Chun Kuhn Do/2nd Dan Hapkido
Hapkido (Mi Guk Kwan)- - -
Hapkido (Moo Hap Sool)USAJames McMurrayIsshinryu/Hwarang Do/Hapkido/TKD/Shorei Ryu/Okinawa-Te/Judo/Jujitsu
Hapkido (Moo Moo Kwan)- - -
Hapkido (Moo Sul Kwan)- - -
Hapkido (Mu Hak Kwan )1964. KoreaJun Sik Kwak/Jang Yop KwakSchool of Martial Dance
Hapkido (Mu Jin Kwan)- - -
Hapkido (Oh-Do Kwan)1984. GermanyKlaus Schuhmacher-
Hapkido (Olimpic)2000. Brazil (Curitiba)Kang Hong SoonSport Hapkido
Hapkido (Progressive)1992Klaus Schuhmacher-
Hapkido (Pronung Hwal Moo)NetherlandsDaniël Sijtsma-
Hapkido (Sangak Moo Kwan)2000. Brazil (Sao Paulo)Leandro GemeoFormer Bum Môo Master
Hapkido (Se Mo Kwan)1989. BrazilSergio FernandesIHF – Hapkido School
Hapkido (Sin Moo)Late 1970's. Korea?Han Jae JiHapkido/Judo/TKD
Hapkido (Sport)- - -
Hapkido (Sulsado)- - -
Hapkido (Sungja-Do)1990. USAGeorge I. Petrotta (1945-)Founder has 8 Dan TKD/7 Dan Hapkido/8 Dan Sungja-Do
Hapkido (Sungjado)BrazilDayverson WágnerFounder has 6 Dan TKD/6 Dan Hapkido/5 Dan Shorei Ryu/5 Dan Kobudo
Hapkido (Susinkwan Chaiu Moo Do)1976. EcuadorJosé V. BecerraKuk Sool Hapkido/TKD/Shi Pal Ki/Judo/Jujuitsu
Hapkido (Tong)- - -
Hapkido (Um Do Kwan)- - -
Hapkido (Um Yang Kwan)1998. Brazil (Porto Alegre)Alexandre Baby GomesSchool of balance- hard and soft tecniques – Kido Hae Charter School
Hapkido (Yawara)Daegu, south Korea- -
Hapkido (Yong Tong)NorwayKim, Jae WhaFounder has 8 Dan Hapkido/7 Dan TKD/4 Dan Ryuji Karate
Hapkido (Yon Mu)2000. Brazil (Porto Alegre)Tae Bo LeeIndependent Yon Mu Kwan School
Hara MoritonMongolia- This is an old native Martial Art (Wrestling?)
Harimau MinankabaoIndonesia- -
Harimau Pentjak SilatSumatra- This "Tiger" style Silat crouch very low to the ground, leaps and attacks in a more upright position.
Hark (Hak) Fu Moon (Black Tiger System)ChinaSoo Hak FuA Kung Fu art, (now known as Fu Jow Pai?)
Hasegawa Ryu KenjutsuLate 1500's. JapanHasegawa Soki (1568-1595)-
Hashira Ryu NinjutsuItalyMaurizio ColumnFounder has 2nd Dan in Bodoki Ryu Ninjutsu and has also trained Qi Gong/Nan Chuan/Tai Chi
Hashishin11th century. Persia (Iran)- A secret Islamic cult of assasins
Hata RyuJapan- This is an ancient Ninjutsu art from the Iga region
Hattori RyuJapanH. HattoriThis is an ancient Ninjutsu art from the Iga region
HamakanPhilippines?- (Filipino system)
Hayabusai Karate- - -
Hayagake-JutsuJapan- -
Heihu Quan (Black Tiger)China- -
Heiwa Jitsu2002. Antigua, CaribbeanHubert Hood (1946-)6. Dan Yusei Ryu/5. Dan Hapkido/4. Dan Shotokan. The founder began training MA since the age of 6 yrs. of age
Heki RyuJapan- -
Heki Ryû Insai Ha (Heki To Ryû)1400's. Japan- This is a Kyudo system
He Quan (Crane style)Qing Dynasty. Fujian, China- -
Her Li ChuanThailandDr. Lee Zian Ming (1945-)Classical southern Kung Fu/Muay Boran
Hiêp Võ Môn Kungfu (Thãi Cu'c Hiêp VÕ Môn)1995. NorwayDo Van ThachThien Cong Dao/WTF TKD/Thieu Lam Tay Son Nhan. Master Thach Master Thach trained Thieu Lam Tay Son Nhan in Vietnam + Kung Fu & TKD after he emigrated to Norway in 1979.
Higo Ko RyuEarly Edo period? JapanKamei TerushigeThis is a Naginatajutsu system
Hikari Ryuza Ryu Jujutsu1978? USADr T. R. Crimi9th Dan in Danzan Ryu Jujutsu/Goshin Ryu Jujutsu & 6 Dan in Judo
Hikida Ryu Kenjutsu (Hikida Shinkage Ryu/Hikida Kage Ryu)Late 1500's. JapanHikida Bungoro Kagekane (1537-1606)-
HilotPhilippines- -
Hioki RyuJapan- -
Hip GatChina- -
Hiryu RyuJapan- This is an ancient Ninjutsu art from the Koga region
Hisahara RyuJapan- This is an ancient Ninjutsu art from the Iga region
HisardutIsraelDennis HanoverJudo/Kyokushinkai/Jujutsu
Hitsujikai- Hayashi-
HobakuJapan- -
Ho Gar Kuien Kung FuLate 1990's. Great BritainMelvyn HoganThe founder started training M.A. in 1981. 2 Dan in Lau Gar in 1993, 4 Dan through NAKMAS. In this system the lower grade syllabus are based on Lau-Gar and the senior syllabus on Hsing-I Chuan
Hojo RyuJapanHojo Ujimaga-
Hoki RyuJapan- -
Hokusai Ryu Ju JutsuCa. 1700. Japan- -
Hokushin Itto RyuCa. 1830. JapanChiba Shusaku Shigemasa (1794-1855)This is a Kenjutsu art. The founder wanted to promote an art of swordfighting that was less warlike and more spiritual
Hoku Shin Ko Ryu Ju JitsuSwedenJan Erik KarlssonDurewall system Jiu Jitsu
Hokuto Ryu Ju JutsuJapan- -
Hokutu RyuFinlandAuvo NiiniketoJujutsu under R.Morris & R.Clarke (G.B.) + others/Kickboxing
Hom DoUSA?Tom Patin(r?)e?-
Ho Mei Pei- - -
Hong Chun Kung Fu- - -
Hong Fo Quan (Fist of Hong and Buddha)Guangdong, China- -
Hong-Gia Viet-Nam (Vietnamese Hongjiaquan)Vietnam- -
Hong Jia Quan (Fist of Hong Family)Guangdong, China- This is a southern style
Hong Men QuanChina- -
Hong Quan1674. China- This is a northern style
Hong Quan (Guangdong)Guangdong, China- Includes animal imitating movements of dragon, snake, tiger, leopard, crane, lion, elephant, horse, monkey and small-sized wild beasts
Hong Quan (Hubei)Hubei, China- This Jong Quan branch is influenced by Wudang Chuan
Hong Tou Cai Wei (Head of Hong, Tail of Cai) Guangdong, China- -
Honma Shinto Ryu KenjutsuJapanHonma Masayoshi-
Hontai Yoshin (Takagi) RyuCa. 1660. JapanTakagi Setsuemon Shigtoshi (1635-?)This style consists of Ju Jutsu/Bojutsu/Hanbojutsu/Kodachi/Kenjutsu
Hook Choo Kwan- - -
Hop GarChinaWutang Mountain Temple-
Hop Gar Kune (Hero Family Style) )TibetGum Ngau-
Hopkido- - -
Hop Kuin DoEnglandRichard D.D. Hopkins-
Ho Rang Ji- - -
Hoshinroshi RyuUSAGlenn J. Morris-
Hoshin RyuJapan- Hoshin Ryu is a Naginata system
Hoshi Ryu KobujutsuJapanHoshi Tetsuomi-
Hoshoin Ryu SojutsuJapanHosoin Kazuzenbo IneiShinkage Ryu?
Hosho Ryu Ninpo (Ninjutsu Hosho Ryu Ninpo)BrazilCicero Melo-
Ho Sin (Shin) SulJung Nam Lee?- Combining elements of TKD/Hapkido/Judo
Houen Ryu TaijutsuJapan?- -
Hou Xin Quan (Monkey Style)Fujian, China- -
Hozan Ryu Kendo- - -
Hozoin Ryu Takada-HaCa. 1560. JapanHozoin Kakuzenbo In-ei (1521-1607)This is a Sojutsu system
Hua Jia Quan (Hua Chia Chan)Tang Dynasty (618-907). ChinaHua Zongqi -
Hua Quan (Flower Style Chuan)Early Qing Dynasty (1662-1735). ChinaGan Fengchi-
Hua Quan (Blossom Fist/China Style Fist)1100's. Jining, Shandong, ChinaCai Tai & Cai GangCai Wanzhi (1522-1566) further developed Hua Quan and wrote a book "The Secrets of Hua Quan".
Hu Bao Quan (Tiger and Leopard Fist)China- -
Huc Chung Kun Tao- Guy Savelli?-
Hu Die Quan (Butterfly Fist)China- -
Huheshuangxing (Tiger and Crane Boxing)China- This is a southern style
Huhng Syuhn Wing Chun Kuen (Red Boat Praise Spring Fist)1850? China- -
Huihui Shiba Zhou (18 Moslem's Elbows) China- -
Hu Long Pai (Tiger and Dragon Style)- - -
Hung ChiaChina- This is a southern style
Hung Fa Yi Wing Chun 1670? ChinaYat Chahn Daaih Si/Jeung Ngh-
Hung Fut (Southern White Snake)1600's. Fukien, ChinaShaolin Monk Wun LeiHybrid art made of Hung Gar & Fut Gar
Hung Gar (Hung Ga)ChinaHung Hei Guen (Hung Tsi Kuan)-
Hung Gar (Canton Hung Gar)Canton, ChinaGee Sim See-
Hung Gar (Fu Hok P`ai)ChinaHung Hei GoonHung Hei Goon was a student of Gee Sim See
Hung Gar (Fu Hok Tai He Morn)China- -
Hung Gar (Ha Say Fu Hung Gar)Fukien Shaolin Temple, ChinaGee Sim See-
Hung Gar (Szechuan Hung Gar)China- -
Hung Gar (Tang Fong)China- -
Hung Gar (Wubei Hung Gar)ChinaThe first Song Emperor-
Hung KuenChinaHung Hei GeungHung was taught the Tiger Style by Gee Sim
Hung Kuen1971. Florida, USATony Brown-
Hung Leng Kuen Kung Fu (Free Spirit Fist)UK? 1979J. R. DuttonDerived from Fu Jow Pai & Hut Pao Tsut + Choy Lee Fut/Pak Mae/Tong Long/Yang Tai Chi
Hung Sing Choy Lee Fut1836. China?Chan Heung Goon-
Hung Tao Choy MeiChinaJow LungHung Gar hand work/Choy Gar foot work
Hung T'ou Fo WeiChina- -
Hung Toy Fut GarChina- Hung Toy Gar/Fut Gar
Hung Toy GarChina- -
Hun MenChina- -
Hun Yuan Qigong- Feng Zhi Qiang-
Hup Kwon Do- Ching Sing LimITF TKD
Hupkwondo- Lee Seng Hock-
Hu Quan (Tiger Fist)China- -
Hut Pao Tsut (Black Leopard System)UK? 1970J. Rostron-
Hu Xin Chuan (Shaolin Hu Xin Chuan)(Tiger Style)China- -
Hu Xing Baqua Quan (Tiger Eight Triagram Fist)China- -
Huynh Ngoc An- - -
Hu Zun Quan (Tiger Style)Fujian, China- -
Hyohakusha KaisoJapan?- -
Hyo Ho Niten Ichi RyuCa. 1640. JapanMiyamoto Musashi Fujiwara Genshin (1584-1645)This is the Kenjutsu system of Japans most famous swordsman. Also known as Niten Ichi Ryu & Nito Ryu
Hyun KyuhnChina- -
Hwa QuanChina- This is a northern style
Hwa SooKorea- -
Hwarang DoAD 540? KoreaBuddhist monk Won Kwang BopsaModernized by Lee Jo Bong & Lee Joo Sang
Hwarang Do Hoshin SulPuerto Rico, USAJose MedinaTae Kwon Do/Tang Soo Do/Hwarang do
Hwarang KumdoKorea- This is a sword art
Hwardo- Ho. Y. KwonHapkido/TKD/Kung Fu/Karate/Judo/Kickboxing/Weapon Systems. Founder is a 10th Dan in Hapkido, 9th Dan in TKD/Kickboxing/Kumdo & 8th Dan in Ship Phal Ki

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Ian ShouChina- -
Ibuki RyuJapan- This is an ancient Ninjutsu art from the Iga region
Ichiden Ryu Kenjutsu1800's. Japan- -
Ichien Ryu KenjutsuJapan- -
Ichinomiya Ko Ryu Iai JutsuJapan- -
Ichizen-RyuAichi, JapanHachisuke Koroku Masakatsu-
Idai Ryu Aiki JujutsuUSAFrank WilliamsThe founder is a Sandan and has BB in Renzoku Jiu-Jitsu/Kempo. Also founder of ARC Ryu Combat Karate
Ido Ju JitsuGermany?Heinrich Jansen?-
Iga RyuJapan- This is an ancient Ninjutsu art from the Iga region
Iida RyuJapan- This is an ancient Ninjutsu art from the Iga region
Ikake Ryu Jitte Keibo1600's. Japan- -
Ikaku RyuJapan- -
Impaf Kombatan Kati Bayan- - -
Imua Shantung KuntaoUSA/Indonesia?Otto VanDerGroen (1941-1979)Founder studied Kuntao/Silat/TKD/Hapkido. Head of the system was the founder's father, Edgar VanDerGroen (-2001)
Inayan Dequerdas- - This is part of the Inayan System Of Eskrima
Inayan Sinawali- - This is part of the Inayan System Of Eskrima
Inayan Largo Mano Eskrima- - This is part of the Inayan System Of Eskrima
Inayan System Of EskrimaPhilippinesMike Inay (1944-2000)
Inosanto Kali- Dan Inosanto(Filipino system)
Integrated Combative ConceptsUSAJonathan E. KiserThe founder has trained MA's for more than 30 years
International Budo Kai1996? HollandJon Bluming(Kyokushinkai offspring)
International Combat Police Martial ArtsUSA- -
International Federation Of Karate??1991. Great BritainSteve Arneill(Kyokushinkai offspring)
In Yo Ryu Kempo- - -
Ioriken Battojutsu14-1500's. Japan- -
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Irish Free-Style KarateIreland 1982- John Mc Grane/Brendan Donnelly- A combination of Shotokan Karate and full contact kick boxing
Ippa Ryu KenjutsuJapanMoroka Kagehisha-
Isai (Israeli Art of Integrity)1997. IsraelMoshe GorelikTaiji Chuan, Pangei Noon & Russian Martial Arts
Ise RyuJapan- This is an ancient Ninjutsu art from the Iga region
Ishibashi Ryu Japan- -
Ishimine RyuOkinawa- -
Ishin Ryu Ju-Jitsu1990. UKKevin PellThe founder is a 8. Dan who have trained Ju-Jitsu/Shorinji-Kempo/Judo/Kung Fu/Kickboxing/Iaido/Kyokushinkai
Ishitani RyuJapan- This is an ancient Ninjutsu art from the Iga region
Isogai Ryu1669. JapanA disciple of the Chinese master Chén Yuam Bin-
Isshin KaiUSA?Tom Patin(r?)e?-
Isshin RyuLate 1400's. JapanNen Ami JionThis ia a Kusarigama system
Isshin Ryu1954. OkinawaTatsuo Shimabuku (Shimabukuru Taro) (1906(08?)-1975)Founder studied Shorin Ryu & Goju Ryu
Isshin Ryu Aiki Ju Jutsu - - -
Isshin Shorinji Ryu1968. USARobert L. MurphyFounder was a student of Isshinryu Master Don Nagle
Isshogai Ryu1985. USAGeorge G. JohnsonIsshogai Ryu has two branches: Karete Do and Kobudo
Isshu RyuJapan- This is an ancient Ninjutsu art from the Koga region
Itosu Ryu1969? JapanRyusho SakagamiFounder had studied Shito Ryu and named his style first for Shito-ryu Itosu-kai but changed it to Itosu Ryu in 1969
Itosu-Ryu Karate-do- aAnko Itosu (1830-1915)-
Itto RyuCa 1630. JapanIto Ittosai Kagehisa (1560-1653)This Kenjutsu Ryu had a profund on the development of Kendo
Itto Shoden Muto Ryu (Muto Ryu) KenjutsuJapanYamaoka Tesshu (1837-1888)-
Iwaga Ryu- - -
Izinduku Namawisa (Zulu Stick Fighting)Ancient. South Africa- The last years the tradionally Zulu Stick Fighting have been developed as a sport with compitition and rules
Izumo RyuJapan- This is an ancient Ninjutsu art from the Iga region

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