A striking-based martial art developed in the Ryukyu Kingdom, characterized by punching, kicking, knee strikes, elbow strikes, and open-hand techniques such as knife-hands, spear-hands, and palm-heel strikes.

A Thai combat sport, also known as "Thai Boxing," that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques. This discipline is known as the "art of eight limbs" as it is characterized by the combined use of fists, elbows, knees, and shins.

A combat sport in which two people, usually wearing protective gloves and other protective equipment such as hand wraps and mouthguards, throw punches at each other for a predetermined amount of time in a boxing ring.

A modern Japanese martial art, combat sport, and Olympic sport created in Japan in 1882 by Jigoro Kano. Its most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the objective is to either throw or takedown an opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue an opponent with a pin, or force an opponent to submit with a joint lock or a choke.

A combat sport involving grappling-type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks (in some styles), pins, and other grappling holds. It is one of the oldest forms of combat, with styles existing in most cultures.

A self-defense martial art and combat sport based on grappling, ground fighting, and submission holds. It focuses on the skill of controlling a resisting opponent in ways that force them to submit by using leverage and superior technique.

A classical hybrid grappling style, also known as "Catch-as-catch-can," developed in Britain. It is known for its aggressive takedowns, painful submission holds (often called "hooks" or "rides"), and emphasis on pinning for victory.

A group of stand-up combat sports based on kicking and punching, historically developed from a combination of karate, Muay Thai, and Western boxing. Rules and styles can vary significantly.

A hybrid Korean martial art. It is a form of self-defense that employs joint locks, grappling, and throwing techniques as well as kicks, punches, and other striking attacks.

A modern Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba. Aikido is often translated as "the way of unifying with life energy" or "the way of harmonious spirit."