History

Before the ammunition and advanced equipment were developed, fighting both in war and self defense involved hand to hand combat. Martial arts were developed so that a person could defend himself against attacks and defeat the opponent. Though physical strength is an important factor, the skill of the persons involves also determines who wins the encounter.

The term Martial arts was use as they trained the individual in the art of warfare, and Mars was  the god of warfare. Though some martial arts have their origins in Europe, in popular culture, martial arts are associated with East Asian countries particularly China and Japan.  In recent years, they are taught worldwide.