This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Wesley Snipes, an American actor best known for his action films, many of which featured martial arts.

Frederick II (The Great, 1740-1786). The young Frederick had been brought up in a rough school. His father's strict training and brutal ways made his life miserable. He could not gratify his waste for study, nor enjoy any liberty of...

General Porter, born at Portsmouth, N. H., June 13th, 1822, was graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1845, and assigned to the Fourth Artillery, in which he became second lieutenant, June 18th, 1846. He served in the...

This site is about the Isshin-Ryu World Karate Association, located in Japan. It contains videos, seminars, and tournament information.

This site provides information about the history of Kendo, and Kendo in the United States. Includes tournament results, rules, and links.

This is a non profit organization that teaches Tai Chi to the public of Australia. It offers these services to help the peoples' general health.

This site describes seidokan aikido, a modification of the original Aikido style. It studies the fundamentals and philosophy of Aikido and teaches students to develop their own way.

The site gives an extensive lesson of how Sumo Wrestling came to Japan in the 8th century. It also contains links to further information.

This organization has a mission to teach the style of Tai Chi Chuan in the country of Israel and to promote the health of its membership.

This site is the homepage for the Shan Tung Kung-Fu, LLC. On this website, one can find information on the history of Kung-Fu, and also information on enrolling for classes. Includes photographs and links to other Kung-Fu sites.

This is one of the older karate organizations founded in Okinawa. Its goal is to teach the traditional style of its ancestors.

The organization seeks to teach traditional Isshinryu karate to its students. The site contains the history and mission of the organization.

This is the homepage for the United States Shuai-Chiao Association. This organization participates in the United States and internationally. It teaches the tradition style of Shuai Chiao.

Learn about sports and activities you can participate in to get in shape and have fun. Click on the name of a specific sport and read an "Activity card," with information on sports gear, safety, and more.

The site of the US Aikido Federation lists dojos and aikido seminars around the country, and explains the traditional style of Aikido as taught by Morihei Ueshiba, the founder.

Find a variety of maps, pictures, and some history about Taekwondo and its spread throughout Korea.

The organization, whcih strives to teach the traditional philosophy of Aikido, has existed for over 40 years since the end of World War II.

This organization is an off shoot of the traditional Tai Chi Chuan Style. It blends other Chinese styles with the Tai Chi Chuan.

This site provides information about the history of Kendo. It includes news about recent tournaments in England and shows how the sport has grown in popularity.

This gives some introductory information about what "TaeKwondo" actually means to the style of the sport, as well as the history of how TaeKwondo started.

The site gives a brief history of traditional karate. It explains how a Buddhist monk brought his religious views to China and with that, the start of what was know as "Karate" began to strengthen their bodies.

Illustration of a karate kick.