MARTIAL ARTS By: Brandon Pecoraro

History Martial arts can be traced back to ancient China Martial arts can be traced back to ancient China Many Battles occurred between huge armies between horse men and China men who had learnt kung-fu. Many Battles occurred between huge armies between horse men and China men who had learnt kung-fu. Ancient China was also full of bandits, kung-fu helped people defend against the bandits Ancient China was also full of bandits, kung-fu helped people defend against the bandits Around 1500 years ago a famous monastery and temple founded in the mountains of Henan Province, in central China. In order to protect their temple (Called Shaolin) against bandits the monks trained hard to become fit and strong Around 1500 years ago a famous monastery and temple founded in the mountains of Henan Province, in central China. In order to protect their temple (Called Shaolin) against bandits the monks trained hard to become fit and strong

Karate began hundreds of years ago on the island of Okinawa which for many years was fought over by Japan and China Karate began hundreds of years ago on the island of Okinawa which for many years was fought over by Japan and China The island of Okinawa officially became part of Japan in 1879 The island of Okinawa officially became part of Japan in 1879 The first world championship was held in Tokyo in 1970 The first world championship was held in Tokyo in 1970 History

The Belts The belts are in order white, yellow, orange, green, blue, purple, red, brown and black. The belts are in order white, yellow, orange, green, blue, purple, red, brown and black.

Interesting Facts Many martial arts are named after animals and their actions, they include the monkey, dragon, crane, praying mantis and the tiger Many martial arts are named after animals and their actions, they include the monkey, dragon, crane, praying mantis and the tiger Some forms of kung-fu emphasise kicking, some holding and others pressing pressure points Some forms of kung-fu emphasise kicking, some holding and others pressing pressure points There are many different styles of martial arts, the include Karate, kung-fu, judo and many, many more There are many different styles of martial arts, the include Karate, kung-fu, judo and many, many more

Timeline 11 years old boy from Okinawan island studied martial arts. Monastery built known as the great Shaolin. 511 AD The boy was invited to Japan to demonstrate karate, this boy later created the style “Shotokan”. Karate taken to the U.S.A to be learnt. Today First karate world championship. Martial arts is a well known sport and movies are being made about it.

Olympics The Olympics held every four years holds two styles of martial arts as events The Olympics held every four years holds two styles of martial arts as events The two martial arts in the Olympic games are Judo and Taekwondo The two martial arts in the Olympic games are Judo and Taekwondo The winner of each of these rounds advances to the next round The winner of each of these rounds advances to the next round To win Judo you usually have to pin your opponent on the floor for a certain amount of seconds To win Judo you usually have to pin your opponent on the floor for a certain amount of seconds

World Championships World championship can be held in Australia, New Zealand, Japan and China World championship can be held in Australia, New Zealand, Japan and China The World Championships attract all the greatest fighters in the world The World Championships attract all the greatest fighters in the world There is also a World Championship fight for all the younger kids There is also a World Championship fight for all the younger kids In World Championships you have three flags in a round, these flags indicate if you have won a round or lost In World Championships you have three flags in a round, these flags indicate if you have won a round or lost You get a flag when you pin your opponent on the floor or knock them out of the ring You get a flag when you pin your opponent on the floor or knock them out of the ring

Jackie Chan Born in Chan Kong-sang 7 April 1954 Born in Chan Kong-sang 7 April 1954 He is a Hong Kong actor He is a Hong Kong actor Over 100 films Over 100 films First film as stunt man in Bruce lee, Fist Of Furry and Enter The Dragon First film as stunt man in Bruce lee, Fist Of Furry and Enter The Dragon 1989 Hong Kong film awards 1989 Hong Kong film awards

Credits The references I got this information from were Wikipedia, Australian sports book, Kung-Fu, Karate and the website of AMAC. The references I got this information from were Wikipedia, Australian sports book, Kung-Fu, Karate and the website of AMAC.