The World Martial Arts Video

At least 100 Arab martial artists converged in Abu Dhabi on 20 September to take part in the first Jiu Jitsu Arab Open Cup. Jiu jitsu has gained many followers in the UAE and across the Arab states recently. It is even practiced in some high schools in Abu Dhabi. “Many schools in Abu Dhabi are doing jiu jitsu and this event is to promote them to make them more exited and engaged, to make them improve and to reach the international level”, said the director of the event, Juce Juniour. Abu Dhabi officials plan to take jiu jitsu to universities. The biggest and most respected martial arts schools in the country such as al-Jazira, al-Ain, al-Wahda and al-Wasl have also started jiu jitsu courses. Muhammad al-Ballushi, one of the competitors, says jiu jitsu makes him feel confident and strong. “I started doing jiu jitsu because I liked the sport itself. Then I realized that it also makes me stronger mentally. Now I am sure I can defend myself.” “This kind of sport teaches y...

Two fighters face-to-face in a ring is common sight in combat sports. But what’s less usual is seeing two seven-year-olds settling scores in a mixed martial arts tournament. Dmitry Zarshchikov, vice-president, Russian Pankration Federation, speaking Russian: “When it comes to youngsters, safety is vital. In this tournament, in particular they use special outfits. Plus we have strict rules, so opponents can't cause each other any serious injury. However, these are full contact bouts. Besides, the coach's role in this respect just cannot be overrated. The better he prepares his charge, I mean, as an ultimate fighter with both wrestling and hand-to-hand fighting skills, the more he succeeds in the sport. Kids are first taught basic skills and techniques, along with general fitness training. All this is a must before starting a potentially professional career in later life.” Danila, pankration martial artist speaking Russian: “Once I saw some guys train in my school basemen...

Tarung Derajat martial arts created by a young man from Indonesia named Achmad Drajad who by his friends he was given the nickname AA Boxer. As the development of Tarung Derajat martial arts in all parts of Indonesia, now Tarung Derajat martial arts has been accepted by most people in Indonesia, even internationally recognized and it has opened branches in several countries. The main instructor of Tarung Derajat martial arts is the founder himself, Achmad Drajad who known as the Master (Sang Guru), Drs. G.H. Achmad Drajad. Tarung Derajat Martial arts was created from the experience of the Master (Sang Guru) through the fight in the street. From battles in the street were created practical martial arts techniques which combine elements of speed, accuracy and strength. In addition to muscle strength / physical well Tarung Derajat rely on intelligence and conscience. In the course of a very long, Tarung Derajat continues to struggle to be an achievement sports. Efforts to achieve ...

Martial arts students in Moscow learn ninja techniques from Japan, which focus on inner harmony as much as on physical technique and fighting ability. One does not need to move to Japan to become a Ninja. Students of the Russian Ninja martial art school learn to use all types of Ninja weaponry, from traditional swords to war fans with super-sharp edges.But along with fighting, Russian Ninjas learn that philosophy and harmony are among the most important things for any warrior. Sergey Trofimov, founder of Ninja school speaking Russian: “People come over here and we are practicing Ninjutsu depending on their skills. I don’t prepare them for competition, where a judge can stop them at any moment, but I teach martial arts for fighting and as the art itself.” Alexandr Vokovsky speaking Russian: “I’ve chosen a Japanese blowpipe, Fukiya, although it is not the main ninja weapon. In our school we are using any kind of ninja equipment.” Sofia speaking Russian: “Tessen is a Japa...

The annual capoeira festival continues to grow in popularity in the Russian capital. Edan Marrari, Capoeira Master from Israel (speaking English): “Capoeira is growing very fast in Russia. Russians are just discovering what capoeira is all about: the freedom of Brazil, the body movements, the body language, and of course martial arts are very strong in Russia, always been.” Edan Marrari, Capoeira Master from Israel (speaking English): “Capoeira is not competitive. It’s more like an art than a fight system. It’s good for your spirit, it’s great for your body and most people do it because it’s fun.” Alexander Rogozin, Real Capoeira School (speaking Russian): “We've traveled for five years, visited a lot of countries and invited the best 25 masters to come here from Brazil, France, Italy, everywhere.” Story Who knew the oppression of Brazilian slaves hundreds of years ago would beat a path to Russia’s door in the 21st century? RT visited the annual capoeira festival to fin...

Local aikido followers have been given a chance to know the Japanese martial art at first hand with a three day master-class in the Russian capital. It is not all about strength and speed. Just the slightest of efforts is enough to halt an attacker. The Japanese martial art of aikido looks simple, but it is most certainly very intricate – something that becomes obvious when you see a true master in action. Nikolay Zherdev, the president of Russia’s Aikido Yoshinkan Federation (speaking Russian): “Shioda sensei is an elite aikido master, one of the best in the world. He's quite tough as an instructor and you have to concentrate when assisting him. As a matter of fact, I got injured during the first session this week." Yasuhisa Shioda, aikido master (speaking Japanese): “Kids can start training in aikido as soon as they can walk. Of course, there are things they can't do that old brother can, but it's a very good time to learn the basics – how to stand, move an...

Afghan Sambo wrestlers visit Moscow for a friendly contest with Russian martial artists. Sport has, once again, proved one way of uniting nations as Russia's Sambo wrestlers greeted their opposite numbers from Afghanistan in a move of mutual goodwill in Moscow. Participant (speaking Pushtu): “Sambo is the same back in Afghanistan as it is here in Russia but unfortunately I don’t have such good conditions at home. If we had similar equipment, we would produce good results." Nikolay Khaustov, Russian Foreign Ministry official (speaking Russian): “This was not about sport about more the cultural exchange. Our Afghan guests are not only the wrestlers, they also visited the Kremlin and central Moscow. So we hope they will have happy memories of this trip for the rest of their lives." Story This magnificent seven have travelled all the way from Kabul to Moscow to show their sambo skills in a friendly tournament in the land where this marshal art was created. The fig...