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Martial arts that originated in or were shaped by Southeast Asia.
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How the stick and blade arts of the Philippines survived Magellan, Spain and America, took three names, and became a national sport and a worldwide system.
6 min read · 20 Sept 2026
History
How the fighting arts of Sumatra, Java and the Malay Peninsula grew into pencak silat, a national art in four countries and a UNESCO heritage.
6 min read · 20 Sept 2026
History
How Muay Thai grew from Siamese military training into a gloved ring sport with stadiums and Olympic recognition – with the legends kept apart from the record.
11 min read · 17 Sept 2026
