External Domains
At LITMA, our external domains offer a diverse range of combat sports and martial arts from across the globe. These disciplines provide comprehensive training in striking, grappling, and self-defense, catering to various interests from competitive fighting to holistic fitness and traditional practice.
Kickboxing
Kickboxing is a dynamic combat sport that integrates punches and kicks, drawing techniques from traditional martial arts and boxing. Originating in Japan during the 1960s, it has evolved into various styles, including American Kickboxing, Japanese Kickboxing (K-1), and Muay Thai. Beyond its competitive nature, kickboxing is celebrated for its fitness benefits, enhancing cardiovascular health, muscle strength, coordination, and serving as an effective stress reliever. Its versatility makes it popular worldwide, practiced for sport, fitness, and self-defense purposes.
Boxing
Boxing is a combat sport where two participants engage in a contest of strength, speed, reflexes, and endurance by throwing punches within a defined set of rules. Its origins trace back to ancient civilizations, with formalized bouts appearing in the 23rd Olympiad (688 BCE). It is a fundamental striking art, emphasizing footwork, head movement, and powerful punching combinations.
Kalaripayattu
Kalaripayattu is an ancient martial art form originating from Kerala, India, with roots tracing back over 3,000 years. Renowned as one of the oldest and most scientific martial arts globally, it encompasses a holistic approach that integrates physical training, mental discipline, and spiritual practice. It features fluid movements, high kicks, and internal energy cultivation.
Muay Thai
Muay Thai, often referred to as “The Art of Eight Limbs,” is a traditional martial art and combat sport from Thailand. It utilizes eight points of contact—hands, shins, elbows, and knees—allowing for a diverse range of striking techniques. Muay Thai originated from the ancient martial art known as Muay Boran, developed for self-defense and military purposes in Thailand. Over time, it evolved into the modern sport recognized globally today.
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a full-contact combat sport that combines techniques from various martial arts disciplines, including boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, Muay Thai, and judo. This integration allows for both striking and grappling maneuvers, executed while standing or on the ground, creating a highly comprehensive and adaptive fighting style.
Judo
Judo, translating to “the gentle way,” is a modern martial art and Olympic sport founded in Japan by Jigoro Kano in 1882. It emphasizes using an opponent’s force against them, focusing on throws, pins, and submission techniques rather than strikes. Practitioners, known as judokas, aim to subdue opponents through skillful application of leverage and balance. Beyond physical techniques, judo instills principles of mutual respect and personal development.
Taekwondo
Taekwondo, translating to “the way of the foot and hand,” is a Korean martial art renowned for its dynamic kicking techniques and disciplined approach. While the term “Taekwondo” was officially adopted in 1955, the art’s origins trace back over 2,000 years to ancient Korean martial practices. It combines powerful strikes with dynamic movements and emphasizes mental fortitude alongside physical skill.
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