Time Period Acquired Knowledge Word Associations, Time Periods, Terms, People
Antiquity |Martial arts in ancient India, China, Japan, and other cultures | 5th Century BCE, Dharma, Zen Buddhism, Samurai
Middle Ages |Martial arts in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia |
Knighthood, chivalry, tournaments, Eastern martial arts
Modern Times | Mixed Martial Arts, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Taekwondo, and other martial arts|
Edward William Barton-Wright, Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, National Pride, Martial Arts Movies
The chart is organized chronologically, from Antiquity to Modern Times.
The Acquired Knowledge column lists some of the key developments in martial arts during each time period. The Word Associations, Time Periods, Terms, People column lists some of the key people, places, and concepts associated with martial arts during each time period.