What is the mother of all martial arts?
Some pro-level fighters consider Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) to be the toughest martial art of all. And if you compare it to other combat sports, it’s hard to argue with them. MMA uses a number of different methods including kickboxing, Muay Thai, boxing, wrestling, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Was Bodhidharma from Tamilnadu?
It is widely believed that Bodhidharma was a Pallava prince born in Kancheepuram who traveled to China to spread the teachings of the Buddha, during which time he also taught the martial arts for which they are now famous to the Shaolin monks.
Is Kung Fu came from Kalaripayattu?
Birth of Kung Fu And Other Martial Arts Legend has it that Bodhidharma, an ancient Buddhist monk, was a devoted practitioner of Kalaripayattu. Read also : What was the first martial art?. He was so fascinated by this fighting style that he took it to China around the 6th Century AD.
