Culture of Asia Xia Dynasty of ancient China from over 4000 years ago. Some of the best known styles of martial arts in the world were developed in East Asia, such as karate and judo from Japan, taekwondo from Korea and the various styles of Chinese martial arts known collectively as kung fu. Many other styles of martial arts originated in Southeast Asia, including muay Thai from Thailand, Vovinam from Vietnam, Arnis from the Philippines, and Pencak Silat from Indonesia. In addition, popular styles of wrestling have originated in Turkey and Mongolia. Development of Asian martial arts continues today as newer styles are
Korean martial arts Subak style has been absorbed into modern Taeekyon by Master Shin Han Song. When Master Shin Han Song tried to reserect Taekkyon after the Korean war, he sought instruction from the Taekkyon master Song Doki, & instruction from the Subak master Il Dong. Shin Han Song then combined Taekkyon & Subak together. Subak is of ancient origins and is different to Soo Bahk Do, which is a modern martial art using the same name (same pronunciation yet different spelling). Tang Soo Do is a striking martial art, which was developed during the 20th century, yet it has its roots in