vary widely, and may focus on a specific area or combination of areas, but they can be broadly grouped into focusing on strikes, grappling, or weapons. Below is a list of examples that make extensive use of one of these areas; it is not an exhaustive list of all arts covering the area, nor are these necessarily the only areas covered by the art but are the focus or best known part as examples of the area:
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Many martial arts, especially those from Asia, also teach side disciplines which pertain to medicinal practices.
This is particularly prevalent in traditional Chinese martial arts which may teach bone-setting, qigong, acupuncture, acupressure (tui na), and other aspects of traditional Chinese medicine.
Martial arts can also be linked with religion and spirituality.
Numerous systems are reputed to have been founded, disseminated, or practiced by monks or nuns.
For example, gatka is a weapon-based Indian martial art created by the Sikhs of the Panjab region of India and the Kshatriya caste of Hindus also have an ancient martial art named Shastra vidhya.
Japanese styles like aikido, have a strong philosophical belief of the flow of energy and peace.
