Combat Sports

Martial arts, etc.

Resources in this category:

AikiWeb
http://www.aikiweb.com/

"AikiWeb's principal purpose is to serve the Internet community as a repository and dissemination point for aikido information." AikiWeb contains articles by several authors about various aspects of Aikido: glossary, techniques, seminars, how to find a dojo, etc.

Bushido Online Martial Arts Encyclopaedia
http://www.bushido.ch/

Find descriptions, pictures, and histories of various forms of martial arts, including karate, aikido, judo, kungfu, and kobudo. Versions of the site are available in English and French.

Capoeira Glossary
http://www.fortunecity.com/olympia/montana/94/glossary.htm

Glossary of terms used in the Brazilian martial art, capoeira.

General Taekwondo Information
http://www.barrel.net/

Site containing information and articles about the sport of taekwondo. Includes forms, training, techniques, philosophy, Korean language, etiquette, competitions, vital points and belt requirements.

Historical Armed Combat Association
http://www.thehaca.com/

"An informal club of arms & armor enthusiasts, scholars, and practitioners dedicated to exploring and promoting our Western martial heritage. Our focus is the reconstruction and replication of historical Western martial arts. We are the Internet's premier site for the study of Medieval & Renaissance fighting arts and swordsmanship. Our site is an educational, non-profit, non-commercial, free service."

Judo Information Site
http://www.judoinfo.com/

Complete references on Judo history, principles, philosophy, tournaments, techniques, lists of Judo clubs, humor, art, Judo books, and much more.

Kendo
http://www.rain.org/~galvan/kndohome.html

Find out all about Kendo, "the way of the Sword," with this site's glossary, rules from the International Kendo Federation, directory of kendo dojos in the United States, and listings of international kendo federations and organizations.

Kronos: A Chronological History of the Martial Arts and Combative Sports
http://ejmas.com/kronos/

"Being a compendium of useful facts and figures to assist in the research and development of the knowledge of the martial arts, East and West."

Martial-Way : the martial arts portal
http://www.martial-way.com/

Well-designed site that provides an introduction to many different martial arts. Also provides chat and forum functions.

The Original Judo Information Site
http://www.judoinfo.com/

See all things Judo. This site explains what Judo is, its history and techniques, and Judo competition.

rec.martial-arts FAQ
http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~mcweigel/rmafaq/rmafaq1.html

Find short, honest descriptions of most of the martial arts available in the United States. Features listings of e-mail groups and organizations for each art as well as instructions and tips for choosing an art and a school in which to study.

Shotokai Encyclopedia of Karate Do & Martial Arts
http://www.shotokai.com/ingles/index.html

This site claims to be the most complete site on Shotokai Karate-do and Japanese Martial Arts. It has interviews, philosophy, essays, hundreds of historical and technical photos, history, technique, video, etc. The Shotokai tradition focuses on martial arts as a way of life rather than a competitive sport.