Directory of Martial Art Training Schools in Asia
亚洲 - 武术 名单
FOUNDED (成立): 2010
UPDATED (更新): June 25, 2023
UPDATED (更新): June 25, 2023
This site is a directory of martial art clubs and associations along the Silk Roads and brief news about illustrious martial arts people, events, history and philosophy.
该网站是丝绸之路沿线的武术俱乐部和协会的目录，以及有关杰出武术人士，事件，历史和哲学的简要新闻。
该网站是丝绸之路沿线的武术俱乐部和协会的目录，以及有关杰出武术人士，事件，历史和哲学的简要新闻。
What's New
For information on various Asian martial arts, it's easiest to look at their HQ websites. The following is a short list.
Judo (IJF), Jujutsu (SJJI Japan) (INJA) (JJIF) (WJJF) (AJJIF), Karate [WKF World Karate Federation] [Shorin-Ryu Karate Do Oshukai, ISKKF] [Goju Ryu JKF Gojukai] [Shotokan ISKF, SKIF] [Kenpo IKKF], [Kyokushin K.W.F., IKF] Kendo (AJKF, FIK), Kung Fu (IKFF, IKF), Muay Thai (IFMA*), Pencat Silat (IPSF), Taekwondo (WTF), Taekwondo (ITF)
* The International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA) is the sole recognised sport governing body of amateur and professional Muay Thai and Muay boran consisting of 130 member countries worldwide with 5 continental federations after unification of International Federation of Muaythai Amateur and World Muaythai Council. IFMA is officially recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF),[2] the Association of IOC Recognised International Sports Federations (ARISF), the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA),[3] World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)[4] International World Games Association (IWGA),[5] and Trim and Fitness International Sport for All Association (TAFISA).[6] Muaythai has been included in many official sport programs such as the World Games, World Combat Games, Arafura Games, TAFISA Games, SEA Games, Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games, Asian Beach Games,[7] Demonstration Sport in the Asian Games.
New Silk Roads Martial Arts YouTube Channel: @silkroadmartialartsfriends7329
What's Up?
Fight of the century is planned for Las Vegas
It's unbelievable but true. Two Tech Titans are going to battle it out in a cage. Elon Musk vs. Mark Zuckerberg. The date has not yet been set but at the moment it appears to be on. I got to see a short video of Zuckerberg fighting and though he was pretty quick and tricky, he appeared to lack power. Musk on the other hand is unquestionably more ferocious, bigger, stronger and vastly more experienced at real fighting. Searching about for photos I could use, I happened upon a bust of Emperor Nero, and was pretty amazed at the resemblance to one of the above. Take a look on Wikimedia Commons and guess which one. For those not familiar with Roman history, Emperor Nero is often credited with playing the fiddle (more like a small harp really), while Rome burned.
Great News from Malaysia for Martial Artists!
2023.06.07 Martial arts now classified as sport in schools rather than placed under uniformed body, says Hannah Yeoh. By Zarrah Morden Wednesday, 07 Jun 2023
KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 — The high-level committee (HLC) between the Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS), Ministry of Education (MoE) and Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) said today it has made seven improvements related to the development of sports, including the reclassification of combat sports. / Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh said during a press conference this morning that martial arts will be classified as its own category of sports instead of as a uniformed unit activity as it is under Schedule One of the Sports Development Act 1997. / “This classification will ensure that martial arts athletes in schools will have the same recognition as those from other sports,” she said. https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2023/06/07/martial-arts-now-classified-as-sport-in-schools-rather-than-placed-under-uniformed-body-says-hannah-yeoh/73018 WOW! Great news! 
To better share the fascinating martial arts legacies of Asia and the west, the founder of this site recently started YouTube and TikTok channels. True, I'm preternaturally busy these days working on a dozen different projects as well, but my martial arts hobbies really keep me smiling. See above for new links. ALSO, please keep an eye on www.kungfumagazine.com because there are front page Silk Road Kung Fu Friendship Tour articles, with new ones published about every month.
NEVER STOP TRAINING! And on TikTok:
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Silk Road Kung Fu Friendship Tour Books
During the past couple of months this site's editor - the intrepid Silk Road Kung Fu Friendship Tour traveler has complied the series of articles published in http://www.kungfumagazine.com/ into books.
Available on www.amazon.com
Rebuilding the North Shaolin Monastery
Likewise, this editor has compiled the series of articles published in Kung Fu Tai Chi Magazine into another book, also available on www.amazon.com
For a more in-depth reading into the history and culture of Shaolin, see:
SILK ROAD TAEKWONDO
Late last year I collected and published my series of articles that first aired in Taekwondo Times magazine.
ABOVE: Recently, Silk Road martial art traveler and writer Stone Dragon visited Yaowaluck Taekwondo in Beautiful Chiang Mai Thailand. Wow! I had a good time. First, I led a youngsters' class for about 90 minutes, and that was awesome(!) because they're great Taekwondo-ka(!) with splendid training and enthusiasm, and the next evening led the adult class. Fun, fun, fun! I very much look forward to a rematch against that group of five children I sparred simultaneously. Maybe next time, I'll win! 😂
To quote a lady friend of mine: "I think she earned the world's respect with her hard-working straight forward sincere spirit, wise philosophy, and style of fighting. I've become a fan of hers already . "
Zhang Weili was the first great Chinese female MMA superstar, but she's not the only one. For a good story from South China Morning Post about four other up and coming Chinese lady MMA stars, read here.
Wrestling anyone?
Aug 15, 2022 https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/7947533-2022-u20-world-championships-mens-freestyle-recap
Tectonic Shifts in Muay Thai!
According to Nation Thailand News
Aug. 5 "Women fighters make debut at Thailand’s oldest Muay Thai stadium
Aida Looksaikongdin and Zarah Venum Muay Thai will kick off a new era at Rajadamnern Stadium in Bangkok, whose ring has been exclusively preserved for male fighters since it opened 77 years ago in 1945...
Along with the introduction of female fighters, Muay Thai legend Buakaw Banchamek is due to fight at the stadium on August 19 – his first Rajadamnern appearance since 2004."
https://www.nationthailand.com/life/40018547
Aug. 5 "Women fighters make debut at Thailand’s oldest Muay Thai stadium
Aida Looksaikongdin and Zarah Venum Muay Thai will kick off a new era at Rajadamnern Stadium in Bangkok, whose ring has been exclusively preserved for male fighters since it opened 77 years ago in 1945...
Along with the introduction of female fighters, Muay Thai legend Buakaw Banchamek is due to fight at the stadium on August 19 – his first Rajadamnern appearance since 2004."
https://www.nationthailand.com/life/40018547
Respect for White Lotus
Awesome fighter Buakaw made waves in world of Muay Thai - Can he do it again?
You have to see him fight to fully realize: This guy is awesome! He uses classic Muay Thai technique combined with all the qualities of all of great fighters, speed, power, and timing. He is relentless.
Where is Buakaw from? Like many or most great Muay Thai fighters he's from a rural area - home province is Surin in the northeastern Thailand. He started his fighting career at the age of eight.
Below are a couple of training videos I got in another rural town called Kranuan a few months ago. Ain't no doubts about it: Those boys train hard.
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Future world champion? Who knows!
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Left to right - High school trainee, Kru Tong and writer.
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Martial art training for kids promotes more than just fitness and self-confidence
I and most people don't like bullies. You can see them on school grounds the world over. Usually he's bigger than his peers, much bigger, and can be found front and center walking along the school grounds like The King, flanked by two or three of his followers on each side. Those Big Bullies are unavoidable for regular kids.
And, they are always busy, shaking down smaller kids for their lunch money, other personal items, self-respect and joy of life. Enter the fight club. It can be Muay Thai or any number of other styles.
That fight club can change the balance of power in the world of kids in schools. How so? Even smaller kids can learn to teach that big bully respect, shave off his followers, and earn freedom for all the kids from the terror of the Big Bully. If your town doesn't have a martial art training center of some kind - it should.
And, they are always busy, shaking down smaller kids for their lunch money, other personal items, self-respect and joy of life. Enter the fight club. It can be Muay Thai or any number of other styles.
That fight club can change the balance of power in the world of kids in schools. How so? Even smaller kids can learn to teach that big bully respect, shave off his followers, and earn freedom for all the kids from the terror of the Big Bully. If your town doesn't have a martial art training center of some kind - it should.
SINBI MUAY THAI - Rawai, Phuket
SINBI MUAY THAI, PHUKET
Sinbi Muay Thai had about 30 people training there at the time I visited including two world champions and at least four or five top Thai professionals. They also have classes for beginners and intermediate. The coaches and facilities are great. This is a world-class training center. I like the fact the owner is a former champion himself, is a family man and is there for consultation, training, and advice. Mornings and afternoon are probably the best times to train as around 5:00 pm pretty many fighters showed up. The early afternoon is probably best for individualized training. If you're looking for sparring partners around 5:00 pm is the time to come. Check in at the office when you arrive.
Sinbi Muay Thai
Incidentally, Rawai is only about 3 km. away from the Andaman Sea. If you love beaches and spectacular sunrises and sunsets, this the best place in the world.
Sinbi Muay Thai Kickboxing - Click on the photo to visit their site.
Sinbi MuayThai owner Somchai Binmad (Sing) (on right) with Silk Road traveler and Fighting Arts Asia host G. Brundage - Click on photo to go to their site.
If you're thinking about Muay Thai, or MMA training, this place is great. They've got a full range of training equipment, clean, modern on-site housing, showers, great restaurants nearby, and genuine likable coaches that know how to push without overdoing it. I made many new friends here. I like the family atmosphere.
For online Wushu classes see:
http://www.iwuf.org/multimedia/wushu-tv/
Many International Wushu Federation multi-media resources can be downloaded from: www.iwuf.org/multimedia/
Some photos from yesteryear
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The throw above is called "Uchi-mata" in Judo, though some people refer to it as the "Nut Cracker Suite."
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- The Silk Road Kung Fu & Taekwondo
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Padepokan Pencak Silat Indonesia.
Writer G. Brundage with Grandmaster Malik Iftikhar Ahmed, President & Founder of the Pakistan Wushu Federation and one of his teams in Lahore, January 2017
Writer with Pakistani Taekwondo Federation President Lt. Col. Waseem Ahmed Janjua in Islamabad and one of his teams
Best MMA Training in Qatar?Gotta say thanks to the great guys at The Cage Sport on Salwa Road, Ain Khalid Area. They have an excellent scene there with boxing, kickboxing, jujitsu, and taekwondo. Cool atmosphere with a ring, bags and top coaches.
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Left to right: Taekwondo master and good friend Mirza Yvavadze, writer G. Brundage & great teacher and friend to the Silk Road traveler, ITF Fed Pres Levan Tsaretashvili in Tbilisi
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This Silk Road is, and always was -
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LIVE YOUR DREAMS
I read of lot of books about the Silk Roads and highly recommend this new book. Excellently researched and written. It's an "eye-opener."
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The oldest peace treaty I have ever seen with my own eyes: Kadesh Treaty-between Hittites and Egyptians, 1269 . BC - found in the Archaeological Museum, Istanbul - BEAUTIFUL in the extreme. Photo by G. Brundage
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Dayahatyn Caravanserai, Turkmenistan - Living History
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2 Kings of the MMA Hill in China? Kunlun FIGHT & CKF - China Kung Fu
Kunlunjue was founded in 2014. They've got international connections, great fighters and nice sites! (But in Chinese language only.)
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For more information about CKF go to: http://www.c-kf.com/saishi/ (This is a new 2016 link, in Chinese) One Fighting Championship headquartered in Singapore is still GOING STRONG!
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A few of my other Internet sites:
Fighting Arts Africa
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Chinese Traditional Medicine 中药
It's far from finished, but the address is: http://chinamed.weebly.com Triathlon in China (铁人三项)
For updates on triathlons in China, the is the only English language site.
https://triathlonchina.weebly.com/ 
Nov. 2022 Note on Triathlon China - I moved to Thailand Oct. 17, 2021 and haven't had time to keep the above site up to date since then. However, I remain on China's major WeChat groups - hope visas to China open and soon and will back up to speed in the near future! In the meantime, I'm traveling the Silk Roads exploring the martial art scenes, running, swimming and biking!
China FashioNation 中国 时装
Do your friends threaten to call the "fashion police" on you? If so, this is the place to start remolding your public image. http://chinafashion.weebly.com/ This is an old site I haven't had time to keep up. In South Korea at Nonsan University I taught English in the Fashion Design program for years and do find fashion an interesting art! But alas, the demands of the world are many. A pity I don't have a few clones to help. |
You can find some Wushu related and contact information at these sites:
Chinese Wushu Association中国武术协会:http://wushu.sport.org.cn/
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INTERNATIONAL WUSHU FEDERATION
http://www.iwuf.org/ |
Confucious said:
"Never give a sword to a man that cannot dance."
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