| Silamban | Southern India | Narikuravar natives | - |
| Silamban Kuravanji | India | - | - |
| Silamban Nillaikalakki | India | - | - |
| Silamban Thulukanum | India | - | - |
| Silat Baru | Padang, Sumatra | - | Combines techniques of Sterlak Silat + maneuvers from Karate & Jujutsu |
| Silat Bledek | Philippines | - | - |
| Silat Esha | Indonesia | - | The system is esentially based on leg tactics, & always backed up by the rhytm of the malay drum (Kompang) |
| Silat Gayung | Malaysia | - | - |
| Silat Gerak Ilham Bugis-Makassar | Sulawesi, Indonesia | - | - |
| Silat Gerak Pilihan | 1974. Indonesia | Octav Dirgantara Setiadji (1947) | 1 Dan Judo/Ju Jutsu/Perisao Diri/4 styles Pentjak Silat+other martial arts. 11 Dan Pencak Silat |
| Silat Melayu | Singapore | - | - |
| Silat Menangkabau | Malaysia | - | - |
| Silat Pengantin | Malaysia | - | - |
| Silat Perisai Diri | 1955. Java/Bali, Indonesia | Mas Soebandiman Dirdjoatmodjo | Indonesia's most popular Silat style |
| Silat Persekutuan Kebangsaan | - | - | - |
| Silat Seni Gayong | 1400's? Malacca,Malaysia | - | Malaysia's most popular Silat style |
| Silat Sterlak | - | - | - |
| Silat Tepak Tilu | Indonesia | - | - |
| Sil-Lum Pai Qin Na | China | - | - |
| Simgomdo | 1965. Korea | Chang Sik Kim | This is primary a sword art. Unarmed aspect known as Sinbbop |
| SimMuDo | Korea | - | - |
| Sinamak | Philippines | - | - |
| Sina Tirsia Wali Kali | USA | Guru P. Greg Alland | (Filipino system) |
| Sinawali | Philippines | - | Double stick system |
| Sindo | 1980's? Indonesia | Jimmy ...? | - |
| Singelstick | England | - | This is traditional English Stick Fighting. Included in the Olympic Games in the beginning of the 1900's. Re-introduced into the Royal Navy in the 1980's by commander Locker Madden |
| Sipaan | Philippines? | - | (Filipino system) |
| Sipalki Do (Soo Nam Yoo Karate/Ion By Ryu) | Argentina? | Soo Nam Yoo (1940-) | The founder, born in Mongolia, settled in Argentina in 1970. The art is mostly influenced by Korean arts |
| Sir Gee Dorr (The Way of the Snake) | China | Lai Ching How | Current Granmaster is Sifu Robert McInnes, Thailand |
| Skobar (Pshkovian Skobar) | Russia | - | This is an old unarmed fighting art |
| Slaviano-Goretskaya Borba (Sor'ba?) | Russia | - | Ancient Storm Warrior Style |
| SLD | - | Dentoy Revillar/TD> | SLD is based on Serrada/Largo Mano/Dequerdas |
| Sleeping Lion Dynamic Hapkido | USA | Neil Wilson | Founder is 3 Dan Hapkido/2 Dan JuJutsu/2 Dan WTF & Moo Duk Kwon TKD/instructor cert in many weapons/close quarter defense tactics. The art also incorporates - Kung Fu/Boxing/other styles. |
| Sleeping Lion Street JuJutsu | USA | Neil Wilson | Founder is 3 Dan Hapkido/2 Dan JuJutsu/2 Dan WTF & Moo Duk Kwon TKD/instructor cert in many weapons/close quarter defense tactics. The art combines Brazillian/Japanese/Greco ground defense |
| Small Circle Ju Jutsu | Hawaii, USA | Prof. Wally Jay | JuJitsu/Judo |
| Soetji Hati Pentjak Silat | Indonesia | - | - |
| Soeti Hati Poekoelan Serak Tjimindie | - | - | Combining arts from Indonesia/China/Thailand |
| S.O.G. (System for Operational Groups) | France? | Olivier Pierfedericci | - |
| Sogen Ryu Jujitsu | - | - | - |
| Sogo Budo Kobudo Jujitsu | - | - | - |
| Sogo Ken Do Kempo | - | - | - |
| Sogoteki Karate | Puerto Rico | Carlos J. Lopez | - |
| Sokan Ryu | Japan | - | - |
| Sokoli Stalina | 1920's. Russia | Mikhail Ryabko | This System was used by Stalin's bodyguards until his death in 1953, and later by the Special Military Operations Units for missions in KGB/GRU/etc. |
| Son Do | Korea | - | - |
| Songham Tae Kwon Do | Mid 1970's? USA | Haeng Ung Lee | - |
| Songjia Jiao | China | - | This is a southern style |
| Song Moo Kwan | Korea | - | - |
| Song Mul Kwan | Korea? | Han Jae Ji | - |
| Song Sho (Squirrel Style?) | China | - | - |
| Sonkete | - | - | (Filipino system) |
| Son Mu Do | Korea | - | - |
| Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan | 1945. Korea | Hwang Kee | Soo Bahk Ki/Tae Kyun/Northern & Southern Chinese Kung Fu. Hwang Kee began studying Martial Arts in 1921, at 7 years of age. Current Grandmaster is Hyun Chul Hwang (1948-), the founders son. |
| Soo Bahk Ki (Gi) | Korea | | - |
| So Rim Mu Sul | Korea | - | - |
| Soryu Karate Do | 1967. Japan | Michio Koyasu (1925-) | Shudokan Ryu. Also Ju-Jutsu/Judo/Kendo/Tai Chi. The founder began training at 13 years of age and was promoted to 8th Dan in 1965 |
| Sosushinryu Ju-Jitsu | Australia | Pat Harrington | - |
| Sousuishitsu Ryu Ju Jutsu | 1650. Japan | Fugatami Hannosuke Mansanori | This is a Jujutsu & Iaijutsy system. Founder was a Master of Takenouchi Ryu and many other schools. |
| Spas | Ukrainia | - | This is an old unarmed fighting art |
| Spear System | USA | Tony Blauer | - |
| Spirit Combat Ju Jitsu | 1950's. UK | Brian Michael Dossett | Based on Ju-jitsu with ideas/tecniques from Karate/Kung-fu/Aikido/Western boxing |
| Sport Ju-jutsu | 1997. Sweden | Ingemar Sköld | - |
| Sports Chanbara | - | - | - |
| Spring Forest Qugong | USA? | Chunyi Lin | - |
| Square Hold Wrestling (Scuffling) | Irland | - | This is a native Irish Wrestling style |
| Ssirum (Cireum) | Korea | - | This is the Korean version of Sumo Wrestling |
| Ssu-Hsiang | China | - | - |
| Stav | Before AD 1000. Norway | The Hafskjold (Hoskol) family | Modern Stav developed by Ivar Hafskjold. Hafskjold did learn ancient fighting secrets from his Grandfather and uncles. Later he trained in Japan - Aikido/Kenjutsu/4 Dan Jo Jutsu/ |
| Sterlak Pentjak Silat | Sumatra | - | - |
| Stockfechten | Germany | - | Several of Stockfechten types existed |
| Street Combat Karate | 1992. Germany | Frank M. Schneider | The founder is also the founder of Yosaishikaikan Budo & World Combat Hapkido Systems |
| Street Rapid Defense System | Vietnam | Quoc Lien Tran | The founder also founded Tinh Vo Dao, Tranjitsu & Lu Tran Kung Fu |
| Strumpa (Istrumpa) | Italy | - | This is backhold wrestling style |
| Suai Jow | Taiwan | - | This is a Judo like style |
| Subak (Sobak) | Koryo Dyn. (918-1392). Korea | - | - |
| Subak Yu Sul | 2003. Belgium | Quintelier Patrick (1956-) | 4 Dan Hankido/4 & 6 Dan Hapkido |
| Suci Hati | Indonisia | - | (Silat system) |
| Sudlud Eskrima | Philippines | Ray Terry (1951-) | The art is heavily based on Inayan Eskrima + Canete's Doce Pares Eskrima |
| Suei Jutsu | Japan | - | This is a combat swimming art |
| Sugawara Ryu | Japan | - | This is an ancient Ninjutsu art from the Koga region |
| Suginoha Ryu | Sweden | Magnus Cederblad | This is a JJ system |
| Sugino Ryu | Japan | - | This is an ancient Ninjutsu art from the Iga region |
| Sugar Ryu Jiu Jitsu | USA | Robert "Sugar" Crosson | - |
| Suikendo | USA | Tadashi Yamashita | Kobayashi Shorin Ryu |
| Suio Ryu | Ca. 1615. Japan | Mima Yoichizaemon Kagenobu | This is a Iai/Kempo/Naginata/Kogusoku system |
| Sui Sa Do | Korea | - | - |
| Sulite Eskrima | Philippines | The Sulite family | - |
| Sul Sa Do | - | - | Named after the Korean Sulsa warriors |
| Sulwan Kali | - | GM Sulwan Quon of Mindanao | (Filipino system) |
| Sumo | 1500's? Japan | - | This is the traditional Japanese wrestling |
| Sunbae | Kokuryo Dynasty, Korea | - | - |
| Sundo Mu Yea | Korea | Han Bhit (Sun Sa; G.M. Title) | Present Grandmaster is Han Pool (Sun Sa). The art based on Sam Il Shin Ko, a ancient book |
| Sungja-Do | 1990. USA | George I. Petrotta (1945-) | Founder has 8 Dan TKD/7 Dan Hapkido/8 Dan Sungja-Do |
| Sungja-Do Tae Kwon Do | 1990. USA | George I. Petrotta (1945-) | Founder has 8 Dan TKD/7 Dan Hapkido/8 Dan Sungja-Do |
| Sung Qi Quan | China | - | This is an internal art |
| Sun Hang Do | 1989. Canada | Jin W. Kang (1952-) | Hapkido/Aikido/Tae Kwon Do/Kung Fu. The founder began training TKD & Boxing at the age of 9, in Korea |
| Sunkite | Philippines | - | - |
| Sun Mu Do | Korea | - | - |
| Sun-Ping | China | - | - |
| Suntukan Stickfighting | Sweden? | Johan Skålberg | Inayan Eskrima/Kali Sikaran/Modern Arnis |
| Susinkwan Chaiu Moo Do | 1975. Ecuador | José V. Becerra | Hapkido/Kumdo/TKD/Yudo/Jujitsu/Boxing/ |
| Sup Bat Mo Jung Pai | USA | James Lacy | - |
| Super "T" Karate/Kickboxing System | USA | Terry Gay | 6 Dan Joe Lewis Karate System/4 Dan TKD/4 Dan Tang Soo Do |
| Suzuki Ryu | Japan | - | This is an ancient Ninjutsu art from the Iga region |
| Swedish Combat | 1993. Sweden | Henrik Nilsson | Founder have studied Judo/Ju Jitsu/Karate/TKD/Kickboxing |
| Swingen | Switzerland | - | This is an old wrestling art from Switzerland, still practised, especially at "town-parties" |
| Syahbandar Silat | Early 1900's. West Java | Mohammad Kosim (Mamak Syahbandar) | The style is based on the movement of tiger and the grappling techniques from the movement of the tiger catcher. |
| Systema (Systema Rukopashnii Boi/Systema Boyevogo) | Russia | Mikhail Ryabko? | Russia's special and secret forces self defence method. From old origin it have been developed since 1917 (Communist revolution). Current Systema developed by Mikhail Ryabko |
| Syuriken Jutsu | Japan | - | - |
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| Ta Cheng Ch'uan | China | - | Derived partly from Hsing-I Ch'uan |
| Tachibana Hachi Tengu Ryu | Japan | - | This is an ancient Ninjutsu art from the Koga region |
| Tacosa Serrada Escrima | - | Jimmy Tacosa | Trained with Cabales for 15 years, from he was 13 years old |
| Tactical Combat Arts | - | - | - |
| Tadyakan | Philippines? | - | (Filipino system) |
| Tae Bo | 1990's? USA | Billy Blanks | Aerobic system that combines Tae Kwon Do and Boxing |
| Tae-Jitsu | - | - | - |
| Taeken-Jitsu | USA? | Thomas Perry | Current GM is Troy L. Smith Jr, who also is the founder of Ai Jitsu Do & Ko Shin Kwan Hapkido |
| Tae Keuk Do | USA? | Pak In Shyuk | - |
| Tae Kuk Mu Sul | Korea? | - | - |
| Tae Kwon Do (ITF) | 1955. Korea | Choi Hong Hi | 2 Dan Shotokan/Taek Kyon under Han II Dong |
| Tae Kwon Do (Jhoon Rhee System) | USA | Jhoon Rhee | - |
| Tae Kwon Do (WTF) | Korea | - | - |
| Tae Kyon Ninjitsu | USA? | - | - |
| Tae Kyuk Do | 1989? Canada | Pak In Shyuk (1938-1995) | Kuk Sool Won/Hap Ki Do/Tae Kyun/Soo Bahk Do/Jiu Jitsu. |
| Tae Kyun (Tae Kyon/Taek Kyon) | Before year 0. Korea | - | The art still exists. Headed by Master Jung Kyung Hwa (title as Living National Treasure # 76) |
| Tae San Ninjutsu Kempo | - | - | - |
| Tae Soo Do | Korea | G.M. Lee | This is Hwa Rang Do's beginner system |
| Tae Sool Won | - | - | - |
| Tahteeb/Tahtib | Ancient. Egypt | - | This is a stick fight/dance still practiced, now mostly as a dance |
| Tai Chi Dance | Norway? | Jing Xiuxia | Based on Tai Chi 24 movments. Founder began training Tai Chi at 9 years of age. |
| T'ai Chi Kineo | Germany | Teck Cheng Neo | - |
| Tai Cho (Tai Chor)(Grand Ancestor Boxing) | 900's. Hubei, China | Chao Kuang Yin (Zhoo Kuang Yin). | The founder also founded San Cheen Do |
| Tai Chuan Do | - | - | - |
| Taido | 1966. Japan? | Seiken Shukumine | Shuri Te |
| Taiho-Ryu Karate & Ju-Jitsu | Early 1970's. USA | Fleming (Bo) Hardy (1949-) | - |
| Taiji Quan (Tai Chi Chuan) | China | - | - |
| Taiji Quan - Ch'ang Tai Chi (Chang Tai Chi Chuan) | China | Chang Tung Sheng (1908-1986) | With a basic in the Yang style the founder changed footstep angles and hand coordinates, so the style could be used as a self defence system as well, after discovering that even Taiji masters used other Kung Fu styles when they did fight |
| Taiji Quan - Chan Pan Ling T'ai Chi Chuan | - | - | - |
| Taiji Quan - Chen -Hu Lei Jia (Hu Long Jia)(Thunder Style) | Henan, China | Li Jing Jan | Li Jing Jan was a student of Chen Qing Ping. Li fused Zhaobao with the art Yun Qi Chui. (One of the 5 old styles) |
| Taiji Quan - Chen -Hun Yaun | China | Feng Zhiqiang (1926-) | Founder studied under Chen Fake + other styles & teachers |
| Taiji Quan - Chen -Lao Jia (Old Frame) | 1600's. China | Chen Chang Xin (1600-1680) | (One of the 5 old styles) |
| Taiji Quan - Chen Panling | - | - | - |
| Taiji Quan - Chen -Shi Xin Yi Liu He Chen Taiji Quan | China | Feng Zhi Qiang | - |
| Taiji Quan - Chen -Xiao Jia (Small Frame) | China | Chen You Pen (Ben?) | Chen You Pen was the 14 generation of Chen style. (One of the 5 old styles) |
| Taiji Quan - Chen -Xiao Wang | China | - | A mix of classic Lao Jia & Xin Jia |
| Taiji Quan - Chen -Xin Jia (New Frame) | China | Chen Fake | Chen Fake was the 17 generation Grandmaster of the Lao Jia tradition. (One of the 5 old styles) |
| Taiji Quan - Chen -Zhaobao Jia | China | Chen Qing Ping | Chen Qing Ping was a disciple of Chen You Pen. (One of the 5 old styles) |
| Taiji Quan - Cheng Man Ching Tai Chi Chuan | China | - | - |
| Taiji Quan - Dong (Tung) Tai Chi Chuan | 1942. China | Tung Ying Jie (Dong Yin Chieh) | Based on Yang Tai Chi |
| Taiji Quan - Fu Tai Chi | - | - | - |
| Taiji Quan - Goo (Goo Tai Chi) | - | - | - |
| Taiji Quan - Hao Tai Chi | China | - | - |
| Taiji Quan - Ho Tai Chi | China? | - | - |
| Taiji Quan - Hwa-Yu | - | - | - |
| Taiji Quan - Jiang | - | Jiang Rong Jiao | - |
| Taiji Quan - Kun Lun Tai Chi | China | - | - |
| Taiji Quan - Lam Tai Chi | - | Lam Kam Chuen | This style incorporats princips from Zhan Zhuang Chi Kung |
| Taiji Quan - Lee Tai Chi | - | - | - |
| Taiji Quan - Li Tai Chi | China | - | - |
| Taiji Quan - Peng Ban (Peng Style Taiji) | China | - | - |
| Taiji Quan - Shyun | - | - | - |
| Taiji Quan - Sing Ong Tai Chi | 1995. New Zeeland | Yek Sing Ong (1942-) | Qigong/Tai Chi/Baihequan |
| Taiji Quan - Suang Yang T'ai Chi | - | - | - |
| Taiji Quan - Sun Tai Chi Chuan (Sun Taijiquan) | Early 1900's. China | Sun Lu Tang (1861-1932) | Sun Lutang was proficient in Xingyi & Pakua Chuan, and began learning Taiji at the age of 51. Combined the three styles to Sun Taiji. |
| Taiji Quan - Wong Shu Chin Taiji Chuan | - | - | - |
| Taiji Quan - Wu Tai Chi Chuan (Wu Jianquan Taijiquan) | China | Wu Jianquan (Wu Chian Chyan)(1870-1942) | The second most popular Taiji style in China. Developed from Yang style Taiji |
| Taiji Quan - Wu Tai Chi Chuan (Wu Yuxiang Taijiquan) | China | Wu Yuxiang (Wu Yu Hsing)(1812-1880) | Developed from Yang style Taiji |
| Taiji Quan - Yang Tai Chi Chuan (Yang Taijiquan) | China | Yang Lu Chan (1799-1872) | The most popular Taiji style in China. Yang studied Chen Taiji |
| Taiji Quan - Zhang San Feng (Wudang Tai Chi Chuan) | Wudang, Hubei, China | Zhang San Feng | - |
| Taiji Quan - Zhaobao | - | - | - |
| Tai Jitsu | Belgium? | Johnny van Simpson? | - |
| Tai Karate | USA | David German (1941-2006) | Kenpo Master/Chin Na/Jujutsu/Kung Fu (Sil Lum/Bok Fu Pai/Bok/Bok Mei). The founder was a 1. Dan in Jujutsu at 12 yrs and a 1. Dan in American Kenpo at 16 yrs of age |
| Tai Ki Ken | Japan | Sawai | Tai Ki Ken is a Japanese Tai Chi like style. Sawai was a pupil of Wang, creator of Yi Chuan? |
| Taiki Ryu Judo | USA | Rich Rowland | 6th Dan Freestyle Judo/5th Dan Jiu-Jitsu/Black Belt ranking in two Karate systems. |
| Taiko-no-te | Germany | Markus Sandvoss | - |
| Tai Kun Do Gung Fu | - | - | - |
| Taikyoku Ken | Japan | Yang Ming Shi (Yo Meiji) | This is a Japanese version of the Yang Tai Chi Chuan |
| Tai Nui | 1970's? Lebanon | Jean El Khoury | Several Kung Fu styles + Karate/Judo/Aikido/Ju Jutsu/Kobudo |
| Taira Ryu | Japan | - | This is an ancient Ninjutsu art |
| Taisha Ryu Kenjutsu | Japan | Marume Kurando (1540-1629) | - |
| Tai Shin Do Karate | USA | Ronald Balas | - |
| Tai Shin Mun (Monkey Style) | China | - | - |
| Tai Shing Pek Kwar (Monkey Style) | 1850's. Northern China | Kou Szu | - |
| Tai Shing Pek Kwar | Modern? China | Chan Sau Chung | - |
| Tai Sing Pap Kar Mun (Monkey Axe Fist Style) | China | - | - |
| Tai Tzu Chang Chuan (Emperors Long Fist Kung Fu) | C. 960 AD. China | Chao Juang-Yin (Sung Tai Tzu?) | - |
| Tai Xu Quan | China | - | Thia is an internal art |
| Taiyando | 1975. Brazil | João Alberto Scherk | Was first named T'ai Yang Karate Do |
| Taiyi Wuxing Qinpu (Grappling of Five Elements and Great One) | China | - | This is a Wudang style |
| Tai Zhi Quan | China | - | - |
| Taizu Chang Quan (Taizu Long Boxing) | Song Dynasty. China | Zhao Kuangyin | Zhao Kuangyin was the first emperor of the Song Dynasty, and he learned Kung Fu at the Shaolin Temple. This style have been known as "The mother of Northern Longfist" |
| Tai Zu Quan (Fist of Zhao Kuangyin Emperor) | Fujian, China | - | - |
| Takagi Ryu Bo Jutsu | 1656. Japan | - | - |
| Takagi Yoshin Ryu Jutaijutsu | - | Oriuemon Shigenobu Takagi | (one of the arts under Bujinkan Budo Dojo) |
| Takebayashi Ryu | Japan | - | - |
| Takeda-Ryu | Japan | Takeda Shingen | - |
| Takeda Ryu Nakamura-Ha Budo | - | - | - |
| Takemura-Ryu | Japan | - | - |
| Takenouchi Hangan Ryu | Japan? | - | - |
| Takenouchi Ryu | 1532 | Takenouchi Chunagon Daijo Hisamori | The Ryu once taught 630 techniques, about 150 are practiced today. Takenouchi Ryu is a Jujutsu/Kenjutsu/Iaijutsu/Bojutsu/Hohojutsu/Naginatajutsu/Tessenjutsu/Sakkatsuho system |
| Takeshin Sogo Budo | USA | Tony Annesi | Dan in Judo/Aiki Ju Jutsu/Karate + studied many other styles |
| Takeuchi Ryu | Japan | - | This is a Ju Jutsu & Iai Jutsu system? |
| Tamadori (Tadamoro?) Ryu Kempo | USA | Normann Leff | Chinese styles/Kempo/Karate/Ju Jitsu/Aikido/Judo/Aiki Ju Jitsu |
| Tam Bei Quan | China | - | This is an internal art |
| Tameshigiri Iaido | - | - | - |
| Tamita Ryu Kenjutsu | Japan | - | - |
| Tamiya Ryu | Ca. 1590. Japan | Tamiya Heibei Shigemasa (Narimasa?) | The founder was a follover of Hayashizaki Jinsuke Shigenobus "Shimmei Muso Ryu". Tamiya Ryu is a Iaijutsu system |
| Tam Tui (Seeking Leg) | 1600's? China | Lee Family? | - |
| Tanabe Ryu | Japan | Tanabe Tamemoto | Jikishin Kage Ryu? |
| Taneda Ryu | 1600's | Taneda Jubei | Taneda Ryu is a Yari system |
| Tang Bi Chuan (Shaolin Tang Bi Chuan)(White Ape Boxing) | China | - | - |
| Tang Lang Chuan/Quan (Tong Lon)(Northern Praying Mantis) | 1600's. China | Wang Lang (Long) | This system originated in the Shantung district and the founder was a Northern Shaolin Master |
| Tang Lang - Ba (Pa) Pu Tang Lang (8-Steps Praying Mantis) | Late 1800's. China | Qiang (Jiang) Hua Long | Tang Lang + Bagua/Hsing-I/Tong Bei + studies of the Gibbon monkey |
| Tang Lang - Chang Chuen Tang Lang (Long Boxing Praying Mantis) | China | - | This is a northern Tang Lang substyle |
| Tang Lang - Chou Gar Tang Lang (Chou Clan Praying Mantis) | China | - | This is a southern Tang Lang substyle |
| Tang Lang - Chu Gar Tang Lang (Chu Clan Praying Mantis) | China | - | This is a southern Tang Lang substyle |
| Tang Lang - Chui Tang Lang (Drunken Praying Mantis) | China | - | |
| Tang Lang - Han Kung Chia Tang Lang (Han Kun Family Praying Mantis) | China | - | |
| Tang Lang - Kuang Pang Tang Lang (Shiny Board Praying Mantis) | China | - | |
| Tang Lang - Kwong Sai Jook Lum (Bamboo Forest Praying Mantis) | China | - | This is a southern Tang Lang substyle |
| Tang Lang - Liu Ho (He) Tang Lang (Six Harmonies Praying Mantis) | Late Ming Dynasty. China | - | This is a northern Tang Lang substyle, influenced by Changquan/Taiji/Hsing-I/Bagua/Pao Chui/Tongbei |
| Tang Lang - Mei Hua Tang Lang (Plumb Flower Praying Mantis) | China | - | This is a northern Tang Lang substyle |
| Tang Lang - Mi Tzong Tang Lang (Mysterious Track Praying Mantis | China | - | This is a northern Tang Lang substyle |
| Tang Lang - Nam Tong Long | China | - | This is a southern style |
| Tang Lang - Nan Tong Long Pai (Southern Praying Mantis Fist) | China | - | - |
| Tang Lang - Pa Chi Tang Lang (Eight Ultimates Praying Mantis) | China | - | This is a northern Tang Lang substyle |
| Tang Lang - Pi Men Tang Lang (Secret Door Praying Mantis) | China | - | This is a northern Tang Lang substyle |
| Tang Lang - Qi Xing Tang Lang Quan (Chi Shing Tang Lang)(Seven Star Praying Mantis) | China | - | This is a northern Tang Lang substyle |
| Tang Lang - Shai Shou Tang Lang (Throwing Hands Praying Mantis) | China | - | This is a northern Tang Lang substyle |
| Tang Lang - Tai Chi Tang Lang (Great Ultimate Praying Mantis) | China | - | This is a northern Tang Lang substyle |
| Tang Lang - Tong Pei Tang Lang (Connected Arms Praying Mantis) | China | - | |
| Tang Lang - Wah Lum Tam Tui Tang Lang | China | Lee Kwan Shan (-1948) | The founder learned Northern Praying Mantis from Ching Yeung, the Abbot of Wah Lum Temple in Shantung, which he combined with his family Tam Tui system. The name means Flying legs Praying Mantis from the Wah Lum Temple |
| Tang Lang - Yi Tang Lang | - | - | |
| Tang Lang - Yuan Yan Tang Lang (Mandarin Duck Praying Mantis) | China | - | |
| Tang Lang - Yu-Huan Tang Lang (Jade ring Praying Mantis) | China | - | This is a northern Tang Lang substyle |
| Tang Soo Do | Korea | - | - |
| Tang Soo Do Poo Kang | - | - | - |
| Tang Su | Korea | - | - |
| Tani Ha | Okinawa/Japan? | - | - |
| Tanjakan | Indonesia | - | Tanjakan means "Hill" and is sometimes referred to as Mountain Silat |
| Tankendo | Japan | - | - |
| Tanren Goju-Ryu | 1994. Puerto Rico, USA | Rubén A. Rossy (1960) | Chinese Goju-Ryu/Jedan Ryu Jiu-Jitsu/6 Dan in Urban and USA Goju (1991)/4th Dan in Sanuces Ryu Jiu-Jitsu (1998) by Dr. Moses Powell. Rossy was promoted to 10 Dan in 1998. |
| Tan Tuei (Tan Tui) (Spring Legs) | China | - | Tan Tuei is a Moslem style |
| Taoist Kokyu Ryu | Hawaii | Albert Empron | - |
| Taoist Qi Gong | - | - | - |
| Tapado | 1960. Bago City, Philippines | Romeo Mamar, Sr. (19??-2005) | (Filipino system) |
| Tapak Suji Pentjak Silat | 1953. Central Jawa | Ifan Badjam | - |
| Target Focus Training | USA | Tim Larkin | - |
| Taro Ryu | Japan | - | This is an ancient Ninjutsu art from the Koga region |
| Tarung Drajat | Mid 1980's. Indonesia | Ahmad Drajat | The art is a full contact art geared towards fighting in the streets |
| Ta Sheng P'i Kua Men (The Great Sage Monkey Kung Fu System) | China | - | - |
| Tatakai Jikoboei Do Kempo | 2003. UK | John Paul Corrigan | - |
| Tatara Ryu | Japan | - | This is an ancient Ninjutsu art from the Koga region |
| Tat Chun (Tamo's method) | China | - | - |
| Tat Kun Tao | Philippines | Jose "Joego" Millan | The founder was on of the earlier students of Venancio "Anciong" Bacon (Balintawak Cuentada) |
| Tatsu Do (Tatsudo) Karate | - | - | - |
| Tatsumi Ryu Heiho | Eisho period (1504-1520). Japan | Tatsumi Sankyo | This is a Kenjutsu/Iai/Yawara/Sojutsu/Bojutsu/Shurikenjutsu/Hojojutsu system |
| Taura Muso Ryu | 1800's. Japan? | Inoue Hachiro Uemon | - |
| Tau Tei Yu Tan Tui | China | - | - |
| Tay Son Nhan Kung Fu | 1943? Vietnam | Chin Hoa | Developed from the basic form of "Mai Hoa Quyen". Close in fighting to Southern Shaolin |
| Te (Ti) | Okinawa | - | - |
| Tegumi | Okinawa | - | Wrestling system |
| Teike Ryukei Haake Yushinsho Bumon | Late 1800's? Japan | - | Japanese version of Chen Taiji |
| Teishin Ryu | - | Terama Heiazaemon | Teishin Ryu is a Ju Jutsu & Kenjutsu system |
| Tejitsu Aikido | USA | Gary Bennett | - |
| Temple Kung Fu | USA | O.E. Simon | - |
| Tendo Ryu | 1582. Japan | Saito Hangan Denkibo Katsuhide | This is a Naginatajutsu/Kenjutsu/Jojutsu/Kusarigamajutsu system |
| Tengu-Ryu Kyokushin-Kai | 1973. Japan | Mishima Oyama | This is a hybrid system between Kawachi Yon Tengu Ryu & Kyokushinkai |
| Tenjin Shinyo Ryu | Ca. 1830. Japan | Mataemo Iso Minamoto no Masatari (1787-1863) | Tenjin Shinyo Ryu is a Jujutsu and weapons system. The founder was also known as Masatari Yanagi, and he was a samurai of the Kishu Clan. |
| Tennen Rishin Ryu | Edo period (1600 -1868). Japan | - | - |
| Tenshi Goju Kai Karate | 1987?. USA | Lou Angel | Studied under Gogan Yamaguchi, Don Nagle, Peter Urban |
| Tenshi Kendo | - | - | - |
| TenshinKan Karate | Japan | Kancho Mamoru Miwa | - |
| Tenshin Shin Yo Ryu Ju Jitsu | Isle of Man, UK | Frank Newton | Founder is a 8. Dan |
| Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu (AKA Shinto Ryu) | Ca. 1447. Japan | Iizasa Choisai Ienao (1387-1488) | The first known school to have developed Kenjutsu. Also training Nihon Kobudo (classic Japanese weapons). |
| Tenshinsho Jigen Ryu | Japan | - | - |
| Tenshin Sho Ryu Kenjutsu | Japan | Icchu Baichu-ken | - |
| Tento Ryu | Japan | - | Tento Ryu is a Naginata art |
| Tepak Tilu Silat | - | - | - |
| Terelak Bersilat | Malaysia | - | - |
| Testa | Ubknown. Eritrea/Ethiopia | Unknown | This style includes kicks, punches, and limited grappling, but the emphasis is on headbutting. |
| Tetsu no Kokoro | 1991? Canada | David Platakis | Jiu Jitsu/Aikido/Kempo |
| Tettsu Bushi Jitsu | USA | Marco Lala | Kyokushinkai/Jiu Jitsu/Judo/Wrestling |
| Tew Ryu Ninjitsu | USA | Rick Tew | - |
| Thang Ta (Manipuri Thang Ta) | 1600's. Manipur, India | The Manipuri Tribe | Consists of animal like movement. Unarmed & weapon system |
| Thanh Long (Strong Dragon) | Vietnam | - | - |
| Thai Cuc Duong Lang (T'ai Chi Tang Lang) | Late 1950's? Vietnam | M. Trieu Truc Khe | This system is mostly based on the Chinese Praying Mantis & Taiji |
| Thai Cu'c Hiep Vo Mon | Vietnam/Norway? | Do Van Thach | - |
| Thai Shan | Thailand | - | - |
| Thando Burmese | Burma | - | - |
| Thanh Long | Vietnam | - | - |
| Than Vo Dao (That Son Than Vo Dao) | Vietnam | - | This style is also knows as Than Quyen |
| Thai-Karate-Do | Thailand 1967 | Khlan Srisai | Thai Free-Style Karate , Based on the Ancient Arts of Tomari-Te Karate and Muay Thai. |
| Thien Cong Dao | Vietnam | - | - |
| Thieu Lam Chu Gia | Vietnam | Luu Phu (1909-1971) | This is a Vietnamese "version" of the Chinese Zhou Gar |
| Thieu Lam Tay Son Nhan | Vietnam | - | - |
| Thrustsada | - | - | This is a filipino system |
| Tian Bagua (Bear Palm Bagua) | China | - | - |
| Tian Feng Chuan | China | (Mrs.) Wei Tain | The founder is a Master in traditional Taoist Kung Fu |
| Tian Long Kung Fu | China/Sweden | Yu Yan Kai | The founder is a Martial Artist and an actor. The art is very "Shaolin-like" |
| Tian Shan Pai (Heaven Mountain Style) | - | - | - |
| Tie Gou Quan | 1993. USA | Robert Redfeather (1958-) | Founder started training at the age of 5 with G.M. Wong in Chung Kuo Chuan/Gou Quan/Wing Cheun/Chinese Boxing. 1st Dan at 10. Later other styles in addition to still training with G.M. Wong. 8th Dan in 2001. |
| Tiek Soo Chang Ch'uan | - | - | - |
| Tien Shan | China | - | - |
| Tien Shan Pai Chin-Na (T'ien Shan P'ai Chin-Na) | 1940's? China | Wang Chueh Jyne (Hung Yun?) | Northern & Southern Shaolin/Taiji/Bagua/Xingyi/Tien Shan/Chin Na/trad. wrestling |
| Tien Sun Pai? | China | - | - |
| T'ien Ti Tao Kuoshu (T'ien Ti Tao Ch'uan-Shu) | 1975? England | Mike Symonds | Trained under Clifford Chee Soo (Feng Shu) |
| Tie Sha Zhang (Iron Sand Fist) | China | - | - |
| Tiger and Dragon Kenpo | Late 1980's. USA | Asa C. Rainey | Promoted Black Belt by E. Parker in early 1970's. Withdrawn from Martial Arts |
| Timbangan | Indonesia | - | (Silat system) |
| Tinh Vo Dao | Vietnam | Quoc Lien Tran | The founder also founded Tranjitsu, Lu Tran Kung Fu & Street Rapid Defense System |
| Ti-Sha Shou | China | - | - |
| T'i T'ang | China | - | - |
| Tjakalele Pentjak Silat | Indonesia | - | - |
| Tjampur Silat | Sumatra | - | Pentjak Silat/Kuntao |
| Tjiandur Pentjak Silat | West Jawa | - | - |
| Tjikalong Pentjak Silat | West Jawa | - | - |
| Tjimande Pentjak Silat | West Jawa | - | - |
| TNT Martial Arts System | USA | Sang Koo Kang | Combines Tae Kwon Do and Muay Thai. The founder has 6. Dan in WTF TKD/Master of Dong Bang Mu Sool Hapkido/Muay Thai Instructor. TNT stands for Tae Kwon Do ´N Thai. |
| Tjinkrik Pentjak Silat | West Jawa | - | This is an acrobatic style |
| T.O.A.S. Nabard (Kung Fu) | Iran/USA | Marco Safakhoo | Nabard + other MA's. T.O.A.S. means Transcendental Organization of an Applied Strategy of Survival |
| Toda-ha Buko Ryu | Ca. 1560. Japan | Toda Seigen | Toda-ha Buko Ryu is a Naginatajutsu/Kenjutsu/Sojutsu/Bojutsu/Kusarigamajutsu system |
| Toda Ryu | Japan | - | This is an ancient Ninjutsu art from the Iga region |
| Toda Ryu Kenjutsu | Japan | - | - |
| Togakure Ryu Ninjutsu | 1185. Japan | Daisuke Togakure (Nishina?) | (one of the arts under Bujinkan Budo Dojo) |
| Togakushi Ninpo Taijutsu (Togakushi Ryu Ninjutsu) | - | - | - |
| Toide | - | - | - |
| Toledo Collado Escrima | Philippines | Pasqual Ovales? | (Filipino system) |
| Toledo System | Philippines | - | (Filipino system) |
| Tomari Te | Okinawa | Matsumora Kôsaku (1829-98) & Oyadomari Kokan (1831-1905) + others? | Chinese Martial Arts + Masters from Okinawa |
| Tomo Ryu | Japan | - | This is an ancient Ninjutsu art from the Koga region |
| Ton Bae | China | - | - |
| Tong Bei Quan (Ton Bei Quan) (Fist of Through Preparing/Ape Boxing) | China | - | This is a Moslem style |
| Tongbi Quan (Full arm Boxing) | China | - | - |
| Tongkat Silat | - | - | - |
| Tong Amida Ryu | - | - | - |
| Tong Cireum | Korea | - | - |
| Tong Il Lo Martial Science | Late 1990's. USA | William McDonald | Founder has: 6. Dan TKD/2. Dan Moo Duk Kwan/1. Dan Kenpo Karate/Kobudo Master/Muay Thai Instructor |
| Tong Long Kune (Southern Praying Mantis) | China | - | - |
| To'on Ryu | Okinawa/Japan? | - | - |
| Too Sul | Korea | - | This is the ancient Korean art of stone throwing |
| Torahana Ryu Fighting Science | USA | Prof. Eddie Rose | The founder is a 8. Dan and he has trained numerous styles |
| Tora Sama Ryu | USA | Bill Klase | - |
| Tori Ryu Ju Jitsu | USA | Ben Bergwerf | Kodokan Judo, Kito Ryu, Combat Jujitsu |
| Torite Ryu | USA? | Rick Moneymaker? | - |
| Torite Taiho Jutsu | Okinawa | - | - |
| Torsido (Twisting Style) | Iloilo, Philippines | - | In the local dialect this style is called "Bakhan Tapado". |
| To Ryu (Hankyu Kakyu Shaho-no Den) | Japan | - | - |
| To-San | Korea | - | - |
| Toshido Karate | 1995. USA | Howard Herman (1953-) | See the Grandmaster Gallery for detailed info about the founder MA background. The founder also founded Chun Kun Kwan & Bujin Jujitsu |
| Toshi Jitsu Ryu | USA? | - | - |
| To-Shin Do | 1990? USA | Stephen K. Hayes | Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu under Masaaki Hatsumi |
| Toshu Kakuto (Toshu Kakuto Kyohan Taikei/Kempo Jujutsu) | 1960. Japan | Chiba Sanchu | This is a military fighting art |
| Tottori Shotoku Rembukan Naginata | - | - | Tottori Shotoku Rembukan is a Naginata art |
| Toyama Ryu (Yamaguchi-ha) | 1940's. Japan | Nakayama Hakudo (+ Yamaguchi Yuuki) | Hakudo's basics came from Mugai Ryu. Yamaguchi-ha is the most common practised of the Toyama Ryu styles. After WW2 Toyama Ryu split into three styles, named after the three main students of Nakayama Hakudo. |
| Toyama Ryu (Morinaga-ha) | 1940's. Japan | Nakayama Hakudo (+ Morinaga) | Hakudo's basics came from Mugai Ryu. After WW2Toyama Ryu split into three styles, named after the three main students of Nakayama Hakudo. |
| Toyata Ryu | Japan | - | This is an ancient Ninjutsu art from the Iga region |
| Toyojin Ryu | USA | Dr. Dusty L Johnson | - |
| Tozan Ryu | - | - | - |
| Tozawa Ryu | Japan | - | This is an ancient Ninjutsu art from the Iga region |
| Tracy's Kenpo Karate | USA | Al Tracy | Tracy's instructor was Janas Ibrao, Ed Parker's first promoted Black Belt (1957) |
| Tranjitsu | Vietnam | Quoc Lien Tran | The founder also founded Tinh Vo Dao, Lu Tran Kung Fu & Street Rapid Defense System |
| Tran Minh Long | Vietnam | - | - |
| Tres Personas Arnis de Mano | 1970's?. Philippines | Timoteo E. Maranga | Founder trained Combat Arnis/Judo/Karate/Western Wrestling |
| Tridharma Pentjak Silat | Bali | - | - |
| Trinte Kunedika | Moldovia | - | This is an old native Martial Art (Wrestling?) |
| Tsai Shaolin Chuan Fa | China? | - | - |
| Tsoi Li Ho Fut Hung Ga (Kung Fu San Soo) | Kwan Yin Monastry, China | - | - |
| Ts-Ku Chu | China? | - | - |
| Tsong Que (Quo) Cheun | - | - | - |
| Tsugawa-ryu | USA? | - | Koga Ryu Ninjutsu? |
| Ts'ui Pa Hsien (Eight Drunken Fairie) | China | - | - |
| Tsunami Karate | Poland | Ryszard Murat | Rumors tells that the founder was only a yellow belt in Karate when he created the system and that he was given 10th Dan at an instant because of his outstanding performance? |
| Tsu-Ru Ton | China | - | - |
| Tsu Shin Gen | Late 1990's | David C. Cook | This is a MMA Karate style based on Kyokushin/Ashihara/Grappling/Shiro Ryu/Kobudo |
| Tsutsumi Ryu | Japan | - | This is an ancient Ninjutsu art from the Iga region |
| Tuite? | - | - | - |
| Tukido | Scotland | - | - |
| Tukong | Korea | Wonik Yi | This moderna art is based on Tukong Mu Sool + other ancient arts/Taiji/weapons/Ki training/acupressure/acupunture/others arts |
| Tukong Mu Sool | 1978. South Korea | Won Ik Yi | This is a military fighting art taught to Korean Special Forces |
| Tulisan | Philippines | - | This is a knife fighting sysytem, a off-shot of Kali Ilustrisimo |
| Tung Bi Chuan (Gorilla Boxing) | Ancient? China | - | - |
| Tung Pei | China | - | - |
| Turan Do | AZzerbaijan | Suleyman Mammadli | - |
| Tushka-Homa (Red Warrior Tushka-Homa System) | Late 1990's?. USA | Adrian Roman (1942) | Roman is a Choctaw Indian and a 9th Dan in Kenpo. The system is based on native American figting principles |
| Twin Dragon Kempo | USA? | - | This is a hybrid of Japanese and Hawaiian Kempo systems |
| Ty Ga Karate | 1975. England | Gary Wasniewski | - |
| Tyuko Shinkan-Ryu (Kobu Jitsuyo-Ryu) | Japan | - | - |
| Tzu Chuan (Shaolin Tzu Chuan) | China | - | - |
| Tzu Fan Men | China | - | This is an internal art |
| Tzu-men Chuan | China | - | This is an internal Art |
| Tzu-ran Chuan | China | - | Internal Art |
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| Uchida Ryu Tanjojutsu | Ca. 1885. Japan | Uchida Ryohei | This art is taught as a subsidiary art of the Shinto Muso-ryu |
| Uechi Ryu (Pangei Noo) | Okinawa | Kanbun Uechi (1877-1948) | Naha Te/Gung Fu |
| Ueno Ryu | Japan | - | This is an ancient Ninjutsu art from the Iga region |
| Uesugi-Ryu | Niigata, Japan | Usami Suruganokami Sadayuki | Developed by Usami for Uesugi Kenshin as an system for espionage. |
| Uhido | Philippines? | - | - |
| Uhugushiku Ryu | Japan/Okinawa? | - | - |
| Ukidokan | USA | Benny Urquides | - |
| Ulinapas Silat | - | - | - |
| Ulin Baduy Silat | - | - | - |
| Ultimate All Style | 1996. Germany | Bodo Elsbeck (1962-) | Jiu Jitsu/Tae Kwon Do/Kickboxing/Wing Chun/Jeet Kune Do |
| Underwood Systems | Canada | - | The Underwood Systems has preserved the remains of Bill Underwood's systems; Combato & Defendo |
| Unified Force Martial Arts System | USA | Bob Martin | 7. Dan Zujitsu-Ryu/Brown Belt TKD |
| Universal Fighting Star Kali-Intra | 1982/83. Hawaii | Eustaquio "Snookie" Sanchez, Jr. (1938 - 1996) | Started training in 1973 (to 78?) in Fillipinan Martial Arts |
| Upkudo | USA | Gary Lee Baker | TKD/Chinese Kempo/Goju Ryu |
| Urban Combatives | England | Lee Morrison | - |
| Urban GoJu U.S.A. (American Goju Karate) | USA | Peter Urban | Trained under Yamaguchi. Maestro Peter G. Urban is the Grand Patriarch of all American GoJu systems. |
| Ushikami Ryu | - | - | - |
| Ushikiuchi? | Japan? | Saigo Chikamasa (1829-1905) | - |
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| Vadha | Himalaya? | - | - |
| Vajramusti (Vajra Muksi) | India | - | This is a Indian wrestling style |
| Valadez Kenpo-Ryu | USA | Lawrence Valadez | - |
| Vambudo | 1993. England | Mike Vamplew | Formed on Tae Kwon do and Ju Jitsu. Vambudo was first called Tae-Kenpo |
| Varma Kalai | India | - | - |
| Varmannie | India | - | - |
| Vee Arnis Jitsu | 1983. USA | Florendo Visitacion (1909-1999) | Kung Fu/Arnis Lanada/Ju Jutsu/Judo/Karate/Others |
| Vee Do Kwan | USA? | - | - |
| Vee Jitsu Te (Vee Jitsu 55/65) | 1955. USA | Florendo Visitacion (1909-1999) | Vee Jitsu was renamed to Vee Jitsu Te. Vee Jitsu was a forerunner of Vee Arnis Jitsu. Vee Jitsu 55 was made in 1955 while Vee Jitsu 65 was an "update" and was made in 1965- |
| Vee Jitsu Ryu Ju Jutsu | 1971. USA | Florendo Visitacion (1909-1999) | This art was an "update" of Vee Jitsu |
| Vichara Tai Jug Fu Kung Fu | Greece | Bill Drougas | - |
| Victory School of Martial Arts | 1998. USA | Joseph M. Victory, Jr. | 10. Dan United Warriors Association/10. Dan Koga Ryu Ninjutsu/7. Dan: Vee Arnis Jitsu, Vee Jitsu Ju Jitsu/3. Dan: Vee Jitsu, Vee Jitsu Te, Vee Arnis + Shinobikatana/Arnis de Mano/Tanto Jitsu/Bo Jitsu/Muay Thai |
| Villabrille Kali (Largusa-Villabrille System of Kali) | Philippines | Floro Villabrille (1912-1992) | (Filipino system) |
| Ving Tchun (Dynamic Ving Tchun) | 1997, Sweden | Patrik Gavelin. | Former instructor in Wing Tsun Sweden. |
| Ving Tsun | England? | Victor Kan | Studied with Yip Man |
| Vinh Xuan | Vietnam | Luong Vu Te (Nguyen Te Cong/Yuen Chai-Wan)(-1963) | Vinh Xuan is Vietnamese Wing Chun system |
| Vinh Xuan Quyen Phai | Vietnam | - | This is Vietnamese Wing Chun system |
| Visayan Style | USA? | Sonny Umpad | Moro Moro/Doce Pares/Balintawak/Villabrille/Serrada/Wing Chun |
| Visitacion Kuntao | USA | Florendo Visitacion (1909-1999) | - |
| Vo Hoc Viet Nam | Vietnam | - | - |
| Vo Vi Kung Fu | 1980's. Vietnam/Australia | Ly Hong Tuan | - |
| Vovinam (Viet Vo Dao) | 1938. Vietnam | Nguyen Loc (1912-1960) | Karate/Judo/Shaolin Kung Fu/Vietnamese styles |
| VSK Jiu Jitsu | USA | Anthony Muhammad | Based on Vee Jitsu Ryu/Sanuces Ryu/Kumite Ryu, therefore the name VSK |
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| Wado Ryu/Kai | 1920's. Japan | Hironori Ohtsuka (1892-1981) | Shotokan under G. Funakoshi/Shindo Yoshin Ryu Ju Jutsu under T. Nakayama + Okinawan Karate |
| Wado Ki Kai | 1976 | John T. Pereira | The founder is a 8th Dan |
| Wae Kune Do Karate | USA | - | - |
| Wahana Ajang Damai Karate Do (Wado Kai Indonesia) | 1972. Indonesia | C.A. Taman | Taman has 7 Dan in Wado Ryo. The art is basically Wado ryu but also some Shindo Yoshin Ryu Jujutsu & Yon Ryu Goshin Budo Jujutsu |
| Wah Kuen Pai | China | - | - |
| Wah Lum Kung fU | China | - | - |
| Wai Hai Li She Quan Fa | - | Lee | - |
| Wa Jutsu | - | - | - |
| Wajutsukedo | USA | Prof. Moore | Shotokan/TKD/Judo/Shorinji Kempo |
| Wakazamurai Martial Art | Turkey | Sefik Gulten (1965-) | TKD/Kyokushinkai/Ashihara Karate/Kickboxing/Goshinkaikan/Pylsung Do/Zen Nihon Karate |
| Wa No Michi Ryu Karate/Kobudo | USA | Mike McGann | Karate/Kenpo/KungFu/Jiu Jitsu/Judo/Aikido/Kobudo |
| Wang Kung Shou Tao | - | - | This is an internal art |
| Wan Yi Chuan Kung Fu | - | - | - |
| Waray Waray Bolo/Pinute Style | Philippines | - | - |
| Warriors Eskrima | Philippines | Abner G. Pasa | Largo Mano/Excalibur/Pangamot/Espada y Daga/Sikaran/Balintawak + others |
| Warwok | - | - | This is a Filipino system |
| Washinkai | - | - | - |
| Washin Ryu | Okinawa/Japan? | - | - |
| Washiyama Ryu Ju Jitsu | USA | Kirk Simmons | Founder started in M.A.'s in 1977 and holds Dan rank in Ju Jitsu/Hapkido/Tae Kwon Do |
| Watai Ryu | USA? | - | - |
| Way of the Winds Sysytem | USA | Ronald Duncan | - |
| Wei Kune Do | USA | Leo Fong | - |
| Wen Shen Quan | China | - | - |
| Westmoreland Wrestling | UK | - | - |
| Whay Cha | - | - | - |
| White Dragon Kenpo Karate | USA | Al Farnsworth | - |
| White Lotus Kung Fu | USA | Douglas Lim Wong | - |
| White Tiger Kenpo Karate | USA | John Mcsweeny 10 Dan & Tom Saviano | Judo/American Kenpo/Kung Fu/Karate/White Crane Kung Fu/Northern Kung Fu |
| Wing Chun | Around 1700. Kwantung, China | Yim Wing Chun (Ng Mui?) | - |
| Wing Chun - Cho Ga | - | - | - |
| Wing Chun Do | Hawaaii, USA | James W. De Mile | This is a Wing Chun derative |
| Wing Chun - Fut Sao (Buddha hand) | - | - | - |
| Wing Chun - Fong Sung | - | - | - |
| Wing Chun - Gu Lo | China | - | - |
| Wing Chun - Hay Ban | China | - | - |
| Wing Chun - Hong Chun | - | - | - |
| Wing Chun - Hung Fa Yi Wing Chun Kuen | Early 1700's? China | - | - |
| Wing Chun - Jun Mo | 1978. England | Lee Shing (1923-1991) | - |
| Wing Chun - Lee Sing | China | Lee Sing | - |
| Wing Chun - Ling Wood Chuan | - | - | - |
| Wing Chun - Pan Nam | - | - | - |
| Wing Chun (Progressive) | - | - | - |
| Wing Chun - Tempe | 1985. Arizona, USA | Joy Chaudhuri | The founder began training WC in 1975 and he was a student of Augustine Fong + other MA's |
| Wing Chun - Ying Gi Ga | - | Philip Holder | The founder trained under Moy Yat & with William Cheung |
| Wing Chun - Yuen Kay Shan (Guangzhou Wing Chun) | China | Yuen Kay Shan | - |
| Wing Tai Ch'uan Gung Fu | 1997. UK | Garry Allsopp | This is a mix of Wing Chun & Tai Chi |
| Wing Tjun | - | - | - |
| Wing Tsun | Hong Kong? | Leung Ting | - |
| Wing Tzun | - | - | - |
| Won Hop Loong Chuan (Wan He Long Quan) | - | - | - |
| Wonhwa Do | Korea? | - | - |
| World Combat Hapkido Systems | Germany | Frank M. Schneider | The founder is also the founder of Street Combat Karate & Yosaishikaikan Budo |
| World Ju Jitsu Federation Jitsu?? | Great Britain | Robert Clarke | - |
| Worstel-konst | 1600's? Holland | - | A combat grappling art which also include hair-grabbing, knee strikes to the opponent's back and legs, ankle-locks, etc. |
| Wu Chi Chuan | China | - | Forerunner to Tai Chi Chuan? |
| Wudang Nan Zhong Song Xi | China | - | - |
| Wudang Quan | Wudang, Hubei, China | - | - |
| Wudang Shaolin | China | - | - |
| Wudang Weng Shun Kuen | Holland | Rien Bul | - |
| Wu Ji Quan | China | - | - |
| Wu Kung Kuntao | - | - | - |
| Wu Li Gong Fu | - | - | - |
| Wu Li Ryu Ju-Jitsu | USA | Jason Williard | Founder is a 6th Dan |
| Wu Mui Pai Kung Fu | China | Wu Mui (Ng Mui) | Wu Mui was a Buddhist nun. She is also the originator of the Ng Mui Pai Kung Fu system |
| Wun Hop Kuen Do | USA | Al Dacascos | Kajukenbo/Chinese/Aikido/Judo/Jujitsu/Karate/Escrima |
| Wushudo | USA | Willie Johnson | - |
| Wu Shu Kwan | UK | C. K. Chan | Changquan/Shotokan/Tae Kwon Do |
| Wu Wei Gung Fu | - | - | This is a Wing Chun derative |
| Wu Qin Xi | China | - | - |
| Wu Xing Dao | 2001. Australia | Marco Vesse | Pak Hok/other MA’s. Founder was also the co-founder of Mian Kung Fu |
| Wu Song Quan (Fist of Wu Song) | China | - | - |
| Wu Xing Quan (Five Fist Boxing) | China | - | This is an internal art |
| Wu Zong He Yang Quan | Fujian, China | - | Wu Zong is the Fist of Five Ancestors and teacher He Yang |
| Wu Zu Quan (Five Ancestor Fist) | - | - | - |
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| Xia Jia Quan (Noble Fist) | China | - | This is a southern style |
| Xiangxing Quan (Animal Imitating Fist) | China | - | Eagle Claw/Preying Mantis/Monkey Style/Snake Style/Drunken Style |
| Xian-jia-Po Tao Quan Kung Fu | Singapore | - | - |
| Xian Wu Kempo | USA | Pascal S. Lane Jr. | Ed Parker Kenpo/Prewar Aikido/Modern Arnis/Jujitsu. The art was renamed from Xian Wu Bian Chuan Fa-Do |
| Xiao Hong Quan (Small-frame Red Boxing) | China | - | - |
| Xiao Yau Kung Fu | - | - | - |
| Xia Shui Wu Shu | - | - | - |
| Xien Shen Pai | China | - | - |
| Xing-Chiao | China | - | - |
| Xin Yi Ba (Grabbing the Heart and Mind) | China | - | - |
| Xing Yi Quan (Hsing-I Chuan/Xing I Quan/Shing Xi Quan) (Fist of Form and Mind) | Early 1600's. China | Ji Jike (Ji Long Feng/Chi Chike?)(1602-1683) Yueh Fei? | Imitates movements of dragon/tiger/monkey/horse/turtle/cock/hawk/swallow/snake/eagle/bear |
| Xing Yi Quan -Che | China | - | Based on Shanxi Style Xing Yi |
| Xing Yi Quan -Dai Family Style | Late 1600's. China | Dai Long Bang | Dai Long Bang learned the style from Cao Ji Wu, a student of Ji Long Feng. Dai Long Bang added the 5 elements to the style |
| Xing Yi Quan -Hebei Style | Early 1700's. China | Li Lao Neng (Li Neng Ran) | Li Lao Neng was a student of Dai Long Bang, who was a student of Cao Ji Wu (a student of the Xing Yi founder Ji Long Feng). Li Lao Neng refined the whole style, added forms and elements and he is my many considered as the "father" of Xingyiquan. This is the most common Xing Yi style |
| Xing Yi Quan -Hehan Style (He Nan Xin Yi Liu He Quan) | 1600's. China | Ma Xue Li | Ma Xue Li learned the style from Ji Long Feng and brought it to the Hehan province. The Hehan style only consists of the 10 animal forms |
| Xing Yi Quan -Shang style | China | - | - |
| Xing Yi Quan -Shanxi Style | China | - | This style is more fluid than the others, with more complex animal forms |
| Xing Yong Chi Lu Chuan (Chi Lu Chuan/8 animal Kung Fu) | China | - | About AD 520 two monks from the San Song Shaolin Temple expanded the system into 170 movements |
| Xiu Quan (Fist of The Best) | China | - | - |
| Xizang Baihe (Tibetan White Crane). | Tibet | - | - |
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| Yabusame | Japan | - | Horseback Martial Art |
| Yae Ryu | Japan | Fukui Harunosuke | - |
| Yaghliguresh | Turkey | - | Wrestling system |
| Yagiu Ryu Ju Jutsu | - | - | - |
| Yagyu Seigo Ryu | Ca. 1690-1700. Japan | Nagaoka Torei Fusashige | This is a Battojutsu system |
| Yagyu Shingan Ryu | Early 1600's. Japan | Araki Mataemon (1584-1637) (Ushe Takewaki?) | This is a Taijutsu/Kenjutsu/Bojutsu/Naginatajutsu/Iaijutsu system |
| Yagyu Shinkage Cujo | Japan | - | - |
| Yagyu Shinkage Ryu | Ca. 1568. Japan | Yagyu Sekishusai Muneyoshi(Munetoshi?) (1527-1606) | This is is a Kenjutsu system |
| Yagyu Shinkage Ryu (Edo Branch) | 1603. Japan | Yagyu Munenori | Yagyu Shinkage Ryu is a Kenjutsu, Iai Jutsu & Ju Jutsu system. The founder was an instructor to the Tokugawa family |
| Yagyu Shinkage Ryu (Owari Branch) | Japan | Yagyu Hyogosuke Toshiyoshi | |
| Yaku Kobu Jitsu | - | - | - |
| Yama Bushi Ryu Aiki Jujitsu | USA | Shihan Miguel Ibarra | 7 Dan |
| Yamadera Daito Ryu | - | - | - |
| Yamaga Ryu | 1600's | Yamage Soko (1622-1685) | Yamaga Ryu is a Kenjutsu & Ju Jutsu art. |
| Yamaguchi Itto Ryu Kenjutsu | Japan | - | - |
| Yamaguchi Karate | - | - | - |
| Yamaki Ryu Karate | 200? USA? | Kenji Yamaki | The founder has a Kyokushin background |
| YamaMizu Ryu | USA? | W. Kent Bergstrom? | - |
| Yamanni-Chinen Ryu | Okinawa | - | This is an Okinawan Bo Jutsu system |
| Yamashita Daito Ryu | - | - | - |
| Yamate Ryu Aiki Jutsu | 1920. Japan | Yamada Suburo (Taro?)(1926-1976) | - |
| Yamato Ryu | 1600's | - | Yamato Ryu is a Kyujutsu & Kyodo art. Reformed in 1664 by Morikawa Kozan, who created the non-military form of Kyodo |
| Yamaue Aiki Budo (Aiki Jutsu) | Denmark/Japan | Jimmy Keido Yamaue (1946-) | Mr. Yamaue has also founded Nord Shaolin Kung Fu, En Shin Ryu Jiu Jitsu & Kei Wa Ryu |
| Yanagi Ryu | 1700's Japan | - | Yanagi Ryu is a Ju Jutsu & Kenjutsu art. |
| Yang Fa Qigong | 1992? Sweden | Liu Xin | - |
| Yaolin Qigong | - | - | - |
| Yao Quan (Man Yao Quan) | Sui/Tang Dynasty. Guanxi, China | Pan Wang | This is the style of the Yao minority people. The style was earlier named Man Yao Quan |
| Yashai Warcraft | USA | Blaise Loong | - |
| Yau Gar | China | Yau Dashen? | - |
| Yau Hawk Tao | 1990. Australia | Lam Sai Tao | Kung Fu/TKD/Karate/Choi Kwang Do/Yoga/trained for 30 years + |
| Yau Kung Mun | Tang dynasty (618-907 AD). China | Ding Yang | This style originated in the Shaolin Temple of Honan Province. It was know as "The style with no name", and was first named Yau Kung Mun by Tit Yun in the Ching Dynasty (1644-1911 AD) |
| Yawara Jitsu | 1975. Spain | Miguel Pérez Carrillo | Scientific Self Defense |
| Yawara Ryu Ju Jutsu | Great Britain | P.J. Lloyd Davies | - |
| Yaw-Yan | 1972. Philippines | Napoleon A. Fernandez | - |
| Yee Chi Kwan | USA | Joseph R. Ciccone | Studied Kajukenbo/TKD/Judo/Kung Fu: Sil Lum/Wing Chun/Choi Lat Fut |
| Yee Chaun Fa (Golden Serpent) | - | - | - |
| Yee Chong Mu Gow | - | Yee Chong (1895 - 1978) | The style has evolved to three main "sub-styles": Ku Tai Te/Chinese Kempo/Mo Ying Dao |
| Yeshu Do | India? | Soloman Isaac | - |
| Yi Chuan (Yi Quan/Da Cheng Quan/I Chuan) (Fist of Great Achievement) | 1920's. Hebei, Northern China | Wang Xiang Zhai (1887-1963) (Wang Hsiang Chi/Wang Yu Seng) | This is an Internal Art. Founder studied Xing Yi + others |
| Yiga-ryu | China | - | This is a Iai Jutsu system |
| Yi Jin Jing | - | - | - |
| Yiliquan | 1982?. USA | Phillip Starr (1949-) | Founder began traing a 7 yrs. Shaolin/Xing Yi/Taiji/Bagua + Black Belts in Shito Ryu & Kyokushinkai |
| Yin Cheng (Yin Cheng Monkey Style Kung Fu) | China | - | Yin Cheng was the founder of Mizhoongquan, but it unsure if he was also the founder of the monkey style bearing his name |
| Ying Kuen/Ying Jao (Ying Zhao Quan) (Eagle Claw) | 1100's. China | General Yue (Yueh) Fei (Ngok Fei)(1103-1141) | Founder trained by Shaolin monk Jao Tung (Jow Tong). This is the basis style behind the Faan Tzi Ying Jow Pai/Northern Eagle Claw System |
| Yin Yang Doe | Korea? | - | - |
| Yin Yang Tao | Vietnam | - | - |
| Yi-Tsung Shaolin Chuan Fa | USA | H.L. Mayle? | - |
| Yi Ying Ching | - | - | - |
| Yoi Tatakai Karate (Good Fight Way of the Empty Hand) | USA | Dr. T.J. Gentry | Founder also founded Senshi Ryu Ju Jutsu. 5th Dan in Renzoku Ju Jitsu, 3rd Dan in Aiki Ryu Ju Jitsu, 2nd Dan in Goshin Ryu Ju Jitsu, Black Sash in Do Maa Kung Fu |
| Yokonshu Ryu Ninjitsu | - | - | - |
| Yongchun Quan (Yongchun White Crane) | China | - | This is a northern style |
| Yon Moo Kwan | Korea | - | - |
| Yon Mu Kwan | - | - | - |
| Yon Ryu Goshin Budo Jujutsu & Kobujutsu | Indonesia. 1987 | B. Ishihara | Classical Jujutsu, modern Jujutsu (USA), Taiho Jutsu + some Russian Sambo |
| Yo Ryu | 1600's | - | Yo Ryu is a firearms system |
| Yosaishikaikan Budo | 2002. Germany | Frank M. Schneider | The founder is also the founder of Street Combat Karate & World Combat Hapkido Systems |
| Yoseikan Budo | Japan | Hiroo Mochizuki | Aikido/Iaido/Karate/Judo. The founder is the son of the founder of Yoseikan Aikido |
| Yoseikan Karate | England | Vernon Bell-1957/Chris Clarry-2001? | Based on Yoseikan Budo/Shotokan. Complicated story of origin, therefore the 1957 and 2001 founders. |
| Yoshi Kaikan | - | - | - |
| Yoshin Ryu | Ca. 1660 (1732?). Japan | Akiyama Shirobei Yoshitoki | Yoshin Ryu is a Naginatajutsu/Sojutsu/Bojutsu/Kusarigamajutsu system. Alternative version of the origin: 1). founded by Tsukahara Bokuden (1490-1572), 2). founded by Yoshin Miura |
| Yoshitsune Jiu Jitsu | ? | Junji Saito | Sekiguchi Ryu, Hakko Ryu + others |
| Yoshitsune-Ryu | Fukui, Japan | Ise Saburo | This Ryu consisted methods of espionage |
| Yoshukai | 1963. Japan | Katsuoh Yamamoto | Chito Ryu |
| Yoshu Ryu Karate-Do | USA | Bill Solano (1942-) | Promoted to 6th Dan in 1982 by G.M. Urban |
| Yudo | Korea | - | Yudo is the Korean version of Judo |
| Yue-Chia | China | - | - |
| Yue Ga | China | Yue family | This is the Yue family fist, the family of Chung .H. Yue, founder of Shan Fu Jow |
| Yue Shi San Shou | China | - | - |
| Yuejia Jiao (Yuejia Quan) (Yue Family Fist) | China | - | This is a southern style |
| Yuen Feng Shu (Feng Shu?) | China? | - | - |
| Yuen Kay-San Wing Chun | China | - | - |
| Yui Chi Chuan Kung Fu | - | Yuen Wang Zhang | - |
| Yui-Men | China | - | - |
| Yuishinkai | 1948. Japan | Gansho (Motokatsu) Inoue (1918-1993) | - |
| Yuishinkan | Okinawa/Japan? | - | - |
| Yukyo | Korea | - | This was an ancient form of wrestling |
| Yu Men Quan (Fish Fist) | China | - | This is a Wudang style |
| Yun Qi Chui | China | - | - |
| Yu Kwon Sool | 1960's. Korea | Choi | Based on Yu Sool |
| Yusei Ryu | - | - | - |
| Yu Sool (Yusul) | Before 1150? Korea | - | - |
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| Zanshin-Jitsu | 1990's. Germany | Heinrich Reimer | 6. Dan Wado-Ryu/5. Dan American Karate System |
| Zap Lung Dun | China | - | - |
| Zen Budokai | USA | Raymond V. Moore | Began training in 1941. Ju Jutsu/Judo/Kyokushin/9 Dan in Aiki Ju Jutsu |
