Hybrid martial arts

Hybrid martial arts, also known as hybrid fighting systems or sometimes eclectic martial arts or freestyle martial arts, referred to as mixed martial arts or fighting systems that incorporate techniques and theories from several martial arts. While numerous martial arts borrow or adapt from other arts and to some extent could be considered hybrids, a hybrid martial art emphasizes its disparate origins.

History

The idea of hybridization or "mixing" of martial arts traditions originates in the 5th century BC. The concept rose to wide popularity during 5th century BC in Greek Olympic game Pankration, which uses aspects derived from various arts including boxing and wrestling.

Examples of hybrid martial arts

See also

• Boxing styles and technique
• Comparison of karate styles
• Okinawan kobudō
• Styles of Chinese martial arts
• Styles of wrestling

References

• wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mixed_martial_arts&diff=prev&oldid=1215461341#External_links The precursort to Mixed Martial Arts: RockyMarciano vs BiBobBaker II III 1956