Overall, Chinese martial arts styles can be classified based on their geography and philosophy. The most common classification is based on geography, with “Southern” styles like Wing Chun and “Northern” styles like Shaolin Kung Fu.
Karate has 8 colored belts for adults: white, yellow, orange, green, blue, purple, brown, and black. In contrast, Taekwondo has 10 belt ranks (World TKD standard): white, yellow, orange, green, purple, blue, brown, red, Jr. black, and black.
Korean martial arts styles are primarily centered on striking, and Taekwondo is the best example of their striking art. Korean martial arts styles also include grappling arts (Ssireum), hybrid arts (Hapkido), and weapon-based arts (Kumdo). However, these are less well-known than Taekwondo.
Japanese martial arts include dozens of different combat systems that differ in various aspects, notably emphasis, philosophy, and orientation. These arts are also practiced for different purposes, such as sports, personal growth, self-defense, or fitness. Some of the most popular ones are striking arts such as karate and grappling systems like Judo and Jujutsu.
Warrior is not based on a true story but is based on the writings of Bruce Lee and produced by his daughter, Shannon Lee. The show has many references to real events and is entirely historical fiction. Warrior is a superb show that portrays Chinese culture in the American West during the late 1870s.
Based in Singapore, ONE FC is the largest and most popular MMA promotion in Asia and is renowned for its distinct rules and event format, which sets it apart from the UFC. ONE FC events feature various combat sports besides MMA, such as Muay Thai, kickboxing, and submission grappling.