Military martial arts are martial arts practiced by the military. Similarly, martial arts practiced by civilians may be termed as civilian martial arts. There are a few differences between the two; however, the major difference is that in the military, the only reason for practicing martial arts is to kill and to be not killed, whereas in civilian martial arts this is not a valid reason at all. Rather, in civilian martial arts, the reasons for practicing martial arts are manifold including self-defense, physical fitness, and as a sporting activity.
There are many different types, sub-types, and styles of martial arts that are practiced all around the world. With the advent of globalization and the knowledge economy, information could be easily shared, which led to the military gaining knowledge from different types of martial arts of the entire world. New military programs were designed that incorporated elements of different martial arts and this created a fusion of techniques. Techniques that were most effective in killing with the least movement and in the shortest time, were taken and incorporated in the military programs. Due to their effectiveness in killing, such programs are ideally suited for the military, and they are forbidden for non-military personnel.
The military via its various programs incorporated numerous martial arts like Karate, Judo, Jujutsu, Jieitai Kakutōjutsu, Toshu Kakutō, Goshinkwai, Jukendo, Taekwondo, TeukGong, Krav Maga, Kapap, Muay Thai, Muay Boran, Muay Lert Rit, Sambo, Systema, Spetsnaz, Pencak Silat, Kali, Pekiti-Tirsia Kali, Savate, Defendu, Kung Fu, Sanshou, Wrestling, Greco-Roman wrestling, Boxing, and many more. Since the martial arts taught in these programs are an amalgamation of various martial arts, they are simply called as military martial arts.
Plainly Put video “Every MILITARY MARTIAL ART Explained In 8 Minutes”:
Coffee or Die video “What Are the Top 5 Martial Arts Used by Militaries Around the World?”:
Military martial arts in Korea
The military martial arts programs include Taekkyon, Hwa Rang Do, Teukgong Moosool, Taekwondo, Tang Soo Do, Ssireum, Kumdo, Shippalgi, Hapkido, Kuk Sool Won, Yongmudo, Haidong Gumdo, Han Mu Do, and Hankido among other fighting arts.
MILITARY CHANNEL video “South Korean Special Forces / Hand to Hand Knife fighting training”:
TAEKWONDO NEWS video “Taekwondo display by the Korean army at the 2013 Hammadang”:
TeukGongMooSool video “TeukGong Martial Arts – Founder -“:
TeukGongMooSool video “Korean Special Forces: TeukGong Martial Arts”:
Military martial arts in Japan
There are many types of martial arts originating from Japan and collectively they are known as Budo. Some of the famous ones that are included in the military martial arts programs are Jujutsu, Sumo, Karate, Kenjutsu, Kendo, Kyudo, Aikido, Judo, Jukendo, Shorinji kempo, Goshinkwai, Kakutō, Jieitai kakutō jutsu, Toshu Kakutō, and other fighting arts.
Stars and Stripes video “Japan Self Defense Force martial arts”:
Nippon Kempo 日本拳法 México video “Nippon Kempo Kakuto 1日本拳法”:
Military martial arts in China
Shaolin Kung Fu, Sanshou, Tai Chi, Wing Chun, Sanda, Baguazhang, Qigong, Bafaquan, Bajiquan, Xingyiquan, Nanquan, Tongbeiquan, Changquan, Meihuaquan, Southern Praying Mantis, Drunken boxing, Monkey Kung Fu, and many more, are practiced in the military. An umbrella term for all Chinese martial arts, is Kung Fu, or Kuoshu, or Wushu.
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Military martial arts in Thailand
Muay Boran, Muay Thai, Muay Lert Rit/ Lerdrit, Silat, Bokator, Tomoi, and Krabi-krabong are included in the military martial arts programs.
Gaawut Productions video “Muay Lert Rit – Military Muay Boran Style”:
Bachtiar Adi April video “Special Forces of Thailand – 2021 – หน่วยรบพิเศษประเทศไทย”:
Imba Muay Boran video “Muay Lert Rit Look Mai”:
Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu – Muay Thai video “Tunwakom Muay Lertrit Master | Lost Strikes & Defenses of Muay Thai Heritage”:
Military martial arts in Indonesia
Kuntao, Tarung Derajat, Caci, and Pencak Silat are practiced in the military martial arts programs.
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Military martial arts in Philippines
Kali, Pekiti-Tirsia Kali, Sikaran, Dumog, Arnis, Kinamutay, Pangamut, Yaw-Yan, and Silat are practiced in the military martial arts. Silat is the collective term for a class of martial arts from Southeast Asia. It is traditionally practised in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Southern Thailand, Southern Philippines and Southern Vietnam.
Tim Waid video “Pekiti-Tirsia Kali – Military CQC Course – Patikul, Sulu, Jolo”:
AiirSource Military video “Philippine Marines Sword/Knife Fighting & Close Quarters Martial Arts”:
Military martial arts in Russia
Sambo, Systema, Spetsnaz, Musat, and ARB (combination of Sambo, Judo, and Boxing) are included in the Russian military martial arts programs.
Max Kalinin video “Spetsnaz – Hand To Hand Combat”:
Transition CRT video “Systema: Defending against a rear naked choke”:
Chadi video “Military Sambo techniques are quite deadly”:
Михаил Глоба video “MUSAT knife fight/МУСАТ ножевой бой.”:
Military martial arts in France
Savate (also known as Boxe Française, combines boxing and kicking), Judo, and Kinomichi (combining French and Japanese martial arts with some dancing moves) are incorporated in the military martial arts programs.
Best Documentary video “Hand-to-hand combat techniques of the Legion”:
Free Clips video “Insane Military Hand to Hand Combat Training – French Foreign Legion 2REP”:
Military martial arts in Israel
The programs feature Krav Maga, which was originally developed by Hungarian-born Israeli martial artist Imi Lichtenfeld, by combining Aikido, Boxing, Judo, Karate, and Wrestling.
Krav Maga Tenerife video “IPSA Seminar (International Police & Security Association)”:
Eduardo Siqueira video “Krav Maga || Defesa Pessoal || Knife fight || Combate Corpo a corpo || Hand-to-Hand Combat”:
Variations of Krav Maga like Kapap are also included in the military martial arts programs. Kapap, a Hebrew acronym for Krav Panim el Panim, is a close-quarter battle system of defensive tactics, hand-to-hand combat and self-defense.
H2H Tactics video “This is Kapap”:
Military martial arts in United Kingdom
Lancashire wrestling, Catch wrestling, Bartitsu (combination of boxing, jujitsu, cane-fighting, and French kickboxing), Defendu (a modern martial art developed by William E. Fairbairn and Eric A. Sykes prior to World War II), and Goshinkwai were included in the military martial arts programs. A notable outcome of one such program was the creation of SAS (Special Air Service), a special forces unit of the British Army. SAS was founded as a regiment by Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Archibald David Stirling.
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Alex Fernandes video “Special Air Service | SAS | UKSF | Britain’s Elite Special Forces”:
BBC Newsnight video “Last of the SAS Originals – BBC Newsnight”:
LADbible TV video “How Many People Have You Killed? SAS Soldier Answers Your Questions | Honesty Box”:
Wizzydoofer video “John Mac talks SAS hand to hand combat Goshinkwai”:
Military martial arts in Canada
Defendo, BJJ, and Taekwondo are featured in military martial arts programs. Note that “Defendu” is a British martial art while “Defendo” is a Canadian martial art.
National Post video “Defendo is the forgotten Canadian martial art”:
Canadian Armed Forces video “CAF Story | Black Belt”:
Military martial arts in United States of America
American Kenpo, Jailhouse rock, Shootfighting, Kajukenbo, Enshin kaikan, Danzan-ryu, Boxing, Japanese and Chinese fighting arts, and other fighting arts, are used to create several US military programs.
A program known as Combatives is designed for the general military.
The U.S. Army video “Army Combatives Program”:
Gung Ho Vids video “Modern Army Combatives Program • Hand To Hand Combat Cage”:
Another US military program is the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP), which is designed to train US Marines.
Marines video “The Transformation | Making United States Marines”:
AiirSource Military video “Marine Corps Martial Arts Program: Hand-To-Hand Combat Training”:
boxcar04182 video “Marines Demonstrate Martial Arts (MCMAP)”:
Another US military program is Special Combat Aggressive Reactionary System (SCARS), which is designed to train US Navy SEALs.
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Exchange programs
When two countries exchange their soldiers, then the soldiers of both the countries learn from each other. These may be called as military martial arts exchange programs. For example, Pencak Silat is learnt by Uzbekistan soldiers, or Krav Maga is learnt by Korean soldiers, or Kapap is learnt by French soldiers.
Silat Australia video “Uzbekistan Armed Forces Train Pencak Silat”:
KKM KOREA KRAV MAGA ASSOCIATION video “KKM KRAV MAGA | KOREAN SPECIAL FORCES Combat Drills / MILITARY COURSE BY ERIC KU”:
F2FC « BADBOYS » video “KAPAP in the French Military Regiment de Hussards”:
Conclusion
Military martial arts are constantly evolving as new technological advancements are made. Artificial intelligence, robotics, and the possibility of a war in space, are changing the very landscape of military martial arts.
Techtistry video “Revolutionizing Warfare: AI in the Military”:
Corridor video “New Robot Makes Soldiers Obsolete (Corridor Digital)”:
The Infographics Show video “What If There Was War In Space?”:
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