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2007-02-09 07:09:33 · 21 answers · asked by badbadboy6979 4 in Sports Martial Arts

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Webster's defines 'Martial Arts':

martial arts
–noun
any of the traditional forms of Oriental self-defense or combat that utilize physical skill and coordination without weapons, as karate, aikido, judo, or kung fu, often practiced as sport.

If you remove the word Oriental, I believe boxing falls into this catagory.


In the old days of bare-knuckle fights, the folks who indulged in these bouts referred to these as 'pugilistic contests'. The modern boxing is the "manly art of self defence". Pugilism gets its name from the Latin word ‘pugil'. It is the description of one who fights with fists.

I believe boxing is a martial art.

2007-02-09 08:07:27 · answer #1 · answered by kungfufighter20002001 3 · 2 2

I think that although it is a martial art, there are differences - at least perceived - between prize fighting and a "way".

1.) Boxers train to fight, martial artists typically train to avoid fighting.
2.) Boxers are interested in pragmatism martial artists are not necessarily interested in pragmatism.
3.) Boxing has been considered a sport for a really long time. Martial arts have been considered art forms for a really long time.
4.) Martial arts are generally thought of as fighting forms that originated in the far east.

In the end, I don't think these reasons are really true, but that seems to be the common perception - the average person thinks of karate and judo when they here "martial arts" - they don't think of boxing, but they also don't think of wrestling, capuira or penjak silat either. Also, no matter what definition you come up for regarding 'martial arts', boxing will fit the definition. The common definition of martial arts would include boxing however because most people think of martial arts as training to kick *** in self defense - boxing can certainly be used for self defense.

To my thinking, its more of why a person is training and what their mindset is about their training that determines whether that person is an athlete, and artist or something else. Its not like any reasoning or style is better than another - just different is all. Things that are called martial arts are sometimes really sports and things that are called sports are sometimes martial arts.

If its purely to win competitions (whether boxing or martial arts) then I would call it a sport. (boxing, pride, ufc, high school wrestling, sumo, racecar driving, basketball all apply here)

If its purely for the joy and beauty as a means of expression (whether boxing or martial arts) then I would call it an art. (forms demonstrations, tai chi for some people, ballet, music, painting all apply here)

If its purely for taking a physical activity as a metaphor for a certain lifestyle philosophy (whether boxing or martial arts), then I would call it a way. (many traditional dojos where the philosophical underpinnings are stressed, kyudo because of its relationship to Zen, tai chi for many people are good examples)

Most people do it with some combination of at least two of the above reasons. Even so, the physical practice is the sport, the creative aspect is the art and the life lessons are the way - they are found in all of these examples if you training long enough. Thus, it seems that its not specific to a given style, its specific to the person.

2007-02-09 09:57:14 · answer #2 · answered by Justin 5 · 2 0

I still haven't figured that one out. It's a hands to hands combat no matter how you look at it. It look easy until you actually put on gloves and steps into the ring then it's a whole different story.

Wrestling use to not be considered as a martial art until not too long ago. I see boxing going down the same path. People use to say boxing isn't martial arts, but now most people say it is martial arts.

It's a martial arts like as rest of others.

2007-02-09 07:57:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4 1

Mostly it is becasue the term Martial Arts is used mostly to refer to the Asian fighting arts. However by definition boxing IS a martial art, as is european style fencing. However, Boxing has ceased to be used in practical situations outside fo the ring, except by a select few. It was originally a true fighting art used by the Greeks and Romans and only later became a simple sport.

2007-02-09 12:18:11 · answer #4 · answered by kveldulf_gondlir 6 · 2 0

I consider boxing a martial art. For years in the West it was called "The Manly Art of Self Defense", and if you look at the old-school boxing manuals you see many recommendations for young men to learn it so they can defend themselves. It teaches physical unarmed combat skills, the strategies associated with those skills, and though less pronounced, a certain life philosophy is also taught. Not all martial arts come from Asia. That's a poor stereotype. As for other types of martial arts: Karate has many different "schools", including Shotokan, Kyokushin, Wado-Ryu, Isshin-Ryu, and Goju-Ryu. Hapkido is a Korean art specializing in locks and throws, that includes punches and kicks. "Kung Fu" is an inaccurate term that's used in the West to describe Chinese martial arts. Different types of "Kung Fu" include Wing Chun, Choy Lay Fut, Hung Gar, Lau Gar, Eagle Claw, Mantis, and White Crane. Tang Soo Do is a Korean striking art. Japanese Jujitsu is a precursor to Judo. It emphasizes throws and locks, but also tends to include some strikes. Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian striking art known for its acrobatic kicks. Jeet Kune Do is Bruce Lee's interpretation of martial arts. Muay Thai is a kickboxing style from Thailand. Shuai Jiao is a Chinese form of wrestling. Krav Maga is an Israeli form of self-defense that's taught to the military. Greco-Roman wrestling is an Olympic sport that actually originated in France, and only allows the upper body to be grabbed. Cornish Wrestling is a wrestling style native to England that, like Judo, uses a jacket to throw the opponent. Sambo is a Russian martial art that is similar to Judo. Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan) is a Chinese martial art that is considered "internal" due to its forcus on body mechanics and building internal energy. There are plenty more, but that's probably a good start.

2016-05-24 02:10:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Martial Arts is widely considered to be a systemized method of combat and self defense. In modern times however, martial arts have also become a sport, a career and a method for overall self improvement.

The origins of the martial arts are debatable, however the martial arts we know today come from all over the world,most notably China, Japan, India, Korea, the Philippines and Indonesia
The martial ARTS employ much more than the physical and place emphasis on honor, restraint, responsibility, extreme discipline and a mind free of anger and resentment. It is an art form not a blood sport.

Boxing is a sport whose goal is to OFFEND ----- martial arts is used for DEFENSE

sport - the occupation of athletes who compete for pay
boxing, pugilism, fisticuffs - fighting with the fists

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2016-04-12 12:21:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Well I'd consider it more of a fighting art instead of a Martial Art isnce it only uses the hands and not the elbows, knees or feet as other fighting arts use.

that's prob'ly why many people don't consider Boxing a "Martial" Art

2007-02-09 10:25:48 · answer #8 · answered by quiksilver8676 5 · 0 2

boxing isnt generally considered a martial art becasue it doesnt have the the ancient history and spirituality that comes from martial arts but i personally believe it should one.
boxing has the hardest punch of all hiting syles. (FACT)

2007-02-09 14:59:22 · answer #9 · answered by monkeymanjoe7 1 · 1 0

it is by ppl who have a clue as to what there talking about.

EDIT.i see a lot of answers about attack and defense etc.?well Muay Thai is a martial art it's about attack more so than defense and it's not the only one.basically the fighting styles tend to lean towards attack that doesn't make them not a martial art?does it?
any systematized form of attack or defense armed or unarmed can be considered a martial art.

2007-02-09 07:46:25 · answer #10 · answered by BUSHIDO 7 · 3 0

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