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  • A student at a Kyudo dojo in Kyoto, Japan.Kyudo is a modern Japanese martial art derived from ancient Samurai archery, heavily influenced by Zen Buddhist philosophy.
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  • An elderly Kyodo practitioner draws his bow, Kyoto dojo.Kyudo is a modern Japanese martial art derived from ancient Samurai archery, heavily influenced by Zen Buddhist philosophy.
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  • A female Kyodo practitioner at the Kyoto dojo.Kyudo is a modern Japanese martial art derived from ancient Samurai archery, heavily influenced by Zen Buddhist philosophy.
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  • A target full of arrows.Kyudo is a modern Japanese martial art derived from ancient Samurai archery, heavily influenced by Zen Buddhist philosophy.
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  • Arrows in a box at the Nakagawa dojo, Kyoto.Kyudo is a modern Japanese martial art derived from ancient Samurai archery, heavily influenced by Zen Buddhist philosophy.
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  • A kyudo practitioner draws his bow towards the target at the Kyoto Budo Centre dojo.Kyudo is a modern Japanese martial art derived from ancient Samurai archery, heavily influenced by Zen Buddhist philosophy.
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  • A detail of a Kyudo practitioner's traditional costume..Kyudo is a modern Japanese martial art derived from ancient Samurai archery, heavily influenced by Zen Buddhist philosophy.
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  • Decorated bows lined up at the Nakagawa dojo..Kyudo is a modern Japanese martial art derived from ancient Samurai archery, heavily influenced by Zen Buddhist philosophy.
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  • Murata Takeshi and Fujita Takehiro in traditional Kyudo costume stand at the Nashinoki Jinja Shrine. .Kyudo is a modern Japanese martial art derived from ancient Samurai archery, heavily influenced by Zen Buddhist philosophy.
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  • Practitioners line up at the Kyoto Budo Centre dojo.Kyudo is a modern Japanese martial art derived from ancient Samurai archery, heavily influenced by Zen Buddhist philosophy.
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  • Young Kyudo practitioners practice outside before a competition, Kyoto Budo Centre dojo, Kyoto, Japan.Kyudo is a modern Japanese martial art derived from ancient Samurai archery, heavily influenced by Zen Buddhist philosophy.
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  • Sensei Wada draws his bow towards the target at the Kyoto Budo Centre dojo, Kyoto, Japan.Kyudo is a modern Japanese martial art derived from ancient Samurai archery, heavily influenced by Zen Buddhist philosophy.
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  • Two female Kyodo practitioners at the dojo (practice hall) in Kyoto<br />
Kyudo is a modern Japanese martial art derived from ancient Samurai archery, heavily influenced by Zen Buddhist philosophy.
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  • Two female Kyodo practitioners at the dojo (practice hall) in Kyoto.Kyudo is a modern Japanese martial art derived from ancient Samurai archery, heavily influenced by Zen Buddhist philosophy.
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  • A student at a Kyudo dojo in Kyoto, Japan.Kyudo is a modern Japanese martial art derived from ancient Samurai archery, heavily influenced by Zen Buddhist philosophy.
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  • Masseurs at Kalari Kovalikom, begin the day with a session of Kalari Payattu, a martial art discipline which is as much about physical as well as mental strength. Praying is about focusing the mind on the task ahead, Kollengode, Kerala, India
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  • A Capoeirista demonstrate his art for money on the streets of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Capoeira is a mixture of martial arts, games, and dance that originated in Brazil created and developed by African slaves during the 16th century. Participants form a roda circle and take turns playing instruments, singing, and sparring in pairs. Enormously acrobatic, Capoeira was for most of its existence banned by the Brazilian authorities. It is now seen as a national sport.
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  • A Capoeirista demonstrate his art for money on the streets of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Capoeira is a mixture of martial arts, games, and dance that originated in Brazil created and developed by African slaves during the 16th century. Participants form a roda circle and take turns playing instruments, singing, and sparring in pairs. Enormously acrobatic, Capoeira was for most of its existence banned by the Brazilian authorities. It is now seen as a national sport.
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  • A Capoeirista demonstrate his art for money on the streets of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Capoeira is a mixture of martial arts, games, and dance that originated in Brazil created and developed by African slaves during the 16th century. Participants form a roda circle and take turns playing instruments, singing, and sparring in pairs. Enormously acrobatic, Capoeira was for most of its existence banned by the Brazilian authorities. It is now seen as a national sport.
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  • Capoeiristas practice Capoeira on Leblon beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Capoeira is a mixture of martial arts, games, and dance that originated in Brazil created and developed by African slaves during the 16th century. Participants form a roda circle and take turns playing instruments, singing, and sparring in pairs. Enormously acrobatic, Capoeira was for most of its existence banned by the Brazilian authorities. It is now seen as a national sport.
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  • Chibata Kanjuro, whose family has been making bows since the 15th century, bends the bamboo frame of a new bow in his workshop in Kyoto, Japan..
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  • An Indian Khusti wrestler flattens the mud arena before a training session at a wrestling Akhara in New Delhi, India. Pehlwani, or kusti is a form of wrestling from South Asia. It was developed in the Mughal Empire by combining native malla-yuddha with influences from Persian koshti pahlavani. A practitioner of this sport is referred to as a pehlwan.
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  • An Indian Khusti wrestler after a training session at a wrestling Akhara in New Delhi, India. <br />
Pehlwani, or kusti is a form of wrestling from South Asia. It was developed in the Mughal Empire by combining native malla-yuddha with influences from Persian koshti pahlavani. A practitioner of this sport is referred to as a pehlwan.
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  • Indian Khusti wrestlers practice at a wrestling Akhara in New Delhi, India. <br />
Pehlwani, or kusti is a form of wrestling from South Asia. It was developed in the Mughal Empire<br />
by combining native malla-yuddha with influences from Persian koshti pahlavani. A practitioner of this sport is referred to as a pehlwan.
    SFE_160426_175_1.jpg
  • An Indian Khusti wrestler prepares the mud training area at a wrestling Akhara while his friend limbers up in New Delhi, India. <br />
Pehlwani, or kusti is a form of wrestling from South Asia. It was developed in the Mughal Empire<br />
by combining native malla-yuddha with influences from Persian koshti pahlavani. A practitioner of this sport is referred to as a pehlwan.
    SFE_160427_014_1.jpg
  • An Indian Khusti wrestler at a wrestling Akhara in New Delhi, India. <br />
Pehlwani, or kusti is a form of wrestling from South Asia. It was developed in the Mughal Empire<br />
by combining native malla-yuddha with influences from Persian koshti pahlavani. A practitioner of this sport is referred to as a pehlwan.
    SFE_160426_216_1.jpg
  • Indian Khusti wrestlers practice at a wrestling Akhara in New Delhi, India. <br />
Pehlwani, or kusti is a form of wrestling from South Asia. It was developed in the Mughal Empire<br />
by combining native malla-yuddha with influences from Persian koshti pahlavani. A practitioner of this sport is referred to as a pehlwan.
    SFE_160426_052_1.jpg
  • Indian Khusti wrestlers practice at a wrestling Akhara in New Delhi, India. <br />
Pehlwani, or kusti is a form of wrestling from South Asia. It was developed in the Mughal Empire<br />
by combining native malla-yuddha with influences from Persian koshti pahlavani. A practitioner of this sport is referred to as a pehlwan.
    SFE_160426_121_1.jpg
  • Indian Khusti wrestlers practice at a wrestling Akhara in New Delhi, India. <br />
Pehlwani, or kusti is a form of wrestling from South Asia. It was developed in the Mughal Empire<br />
by combining native malla-yuddha with influences from Persian koshti pahlavani. A practitioner of this sport is referred to as a pehlwan.
    SFE_160426_031_1.jpg
  • Indian Khusti wrestlers practice by climbing ropes at a wrestling Akhara in New Delhi, India. <br />
Pehlwani, or kusti is a form of wrestling from South Asia. It was developed in the Mughal Empire by combining native malla-yuddha with influences from Persian koshti pahlavani. A practitioner of this sport is referred to as a pehlwan.
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  • Indian Khusti wrestlers wait to fight at a wrestling Akhara in New Delhi, India. <br />
Pehlwani, or kusti is a form of wrestling from South Asia. It was developed in the Mughal Empire<br />
by combining native malla-yuddha with influences from Persian koshti pahlavani. A practitioner of this sport is referred to as a pehlwan.
    SFE_160426_023_1.jpg
  • Indian Khusti wrestlers wait to fight at a wrestling Akhara in New Delhi, India.<br />
Pehlwani, or kusti is a form of wrestling from South Asia. It was developed in the Mughal Empire by combining native malla-yuddha with influences from Persian koshti pahlavani. A practitioner of this sport is referred to as a pehlwan.
    SFE_160426_018_1.jpg
  • Indian Khusti wrestlers practice at a wrestling Akhara in New Delhi, India. <br />
Pehlwani, or kusti is a form of wrestling from South Asia. It was developed in the Mughal Empire<br />
by combining native malla-yuddha with influences from Persian koshti pahlavani. A practitioner of this sport is referred to as a pehlwan.
    SFE_160426_017_1.jpg
  • A Capoeirista performs a backflip during his Capoeira practice on Leblon beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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  • a group of Capoeira aficionados ( a marshal art - dance) practice their art on the streets of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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  • Martial Arts Tricking is a type of Martial Arts that includes a lot of acrobatics incorporating techniques found in gymnastics, break dancing, and similar disciplines. The South Bank is a significant arts and entertainment district, and home to an endless list of activities for Londoners, visitors and tourists alike.
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  • Martial Arts Tricking is a type of Martial Arts that includes a lot of acrobatics incorporating techniques found in gymnastics, break dancing, and similar disciplines. The South Bank is a significant arts and entertainment district, and home to an endless list of activities for Londoners, visitors and tourists alike.
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  • Sign for martial arts karate classes in Digbeth, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. Digbeth is an area of Central Birmingham, England. Following the destruction of the Inner Ring Road, Digbeth is now considered a district within Birmingham City Centre. As part of the Big City Plan, Digbeth is undergoing a large redevelopment scheme that will regenerate the old industrial buildings into apartments, retail premises, offices and arts facilities. There is still however much industrial activity in the south of the area.
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  • Men on a stag party, dressed up as blonde kung fu fighters in red martial arts outfits fighting for fun on the street. UK.
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  • Men on a stag party, dressed up as blonde kung fu fighters in red martial arts outfits fighting for fun on the street. UK.
    20141017_red stag kung fu_A.jpg
  • Martial Arts Tricking is a type of Martial Arts that includes a lot of acrobatics incorporating techniques found in gymnastics, break dancing, and similar disciplines. The South Bank is a significant arts and entertainment district, and home to an endless list of activities for Londoners, visitors and tourists alike.
    20140322_south bank martial arts tri...jpg
  • Martial Arts Tricking is a type of Martial Arts that includes a lot of acrobatics incorporating techniques found in gymnastics, break dancing, and similar disciplines. The South Bank is a significant arts and entertainment district, and home to an endless list of activities for Londoners, visitors and tourists alike.
    20140322_south bank martial arts tri...jpg
  • Chinese perform traditional Tai Chi sword dancing, fan dancing and taichi in a square at dawn in De Hui city, Jilin Province. North Eastern China.
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  • Chinese perform traditional Tai Chi sword dancing, fan dancing and taichi in a square at dawn in De Hui city, Jilin Province. North Eastern China.
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  • Chinese perform traditional Tai Chi sword dancing, fan dancing and taichi in a square at dawn in De Hui city, Jilin Province. North Eastern China.
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  • Chinese perform traditional Tai Chi sword dancing, fan dancing and taichi in a square at dawn in De Hui city, Jilin Province. North Eastern China.
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  • Chinese perform traditional Tai Chi sword dancing, fan dancing and taichi in a square at dawn in De Hui city, Jilin Province. North Eastern China.
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  • Chinese perform traditional Tai Chi sword dancing, fan dancing and taichi in a square at dawn in De Hui city, Jilin Province. North Eastern China.
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  • Chinese perform traditional Tai Chi sword dancing, fan dancing and taichi in a square at dawn in De Hui city, Jilin Province. North Eastern China.
    2006_05_29_Tai ChiB_1.jpg
  • Chinese perform traditional Tai Chi sword dancing, fan dancing and taichi in a square at dawn in De Hui city, Jilin Province. North Eastern China.
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  • Young male and female muslim karate students walking past an elaborately decorated home in the small fishing village of Batu Karas on the 27th October 2019 in West Java in Indonesia.
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  • Local Capoeira group practicing at the top of Vidigal - Avrao. Since pacification in 2011, Vidigal has slowly become known as what some call a model favela, seen as the safest favela in Rio, home to a mixed community which now includes foreigners, hostels, restaurants, theatres and creative businesses.
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  • Local Capoeira group practicing at the top of Vidigal - Avrao. Since pacification in 2011, Vidigal has slowly become known as what some call a model favela, seen as the safest favela in Rio, home to a mixed community which now includes foreigners, hostels, restaurants, theatres and creative businesses.
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  • Local Capoeira group practicing at the top of Vidigal - Avrao. Since pacification in 2011, Vidigal has slowly become known as what some call a model favela, seen as the safest favela in Rio, home to a mixed community which now includes foreigners, hostels, restaurants, theatres and creative businesses.
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  • Free Runners practicing Parkour. Parkour is a holistic training discipline enabling practitionaers to get from A to B in the most effective way possible. It has developed from military training in tackling obstacle courses and the runners focus on maintaining as much momentum as possible jumping, swinging, rolling and vaulting using their urban environment for propulsion. Waterloo, London.
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  • Free Runners practicing Parkour. Parkour is a holistic training discipline enabling practitionaers to get from A to B in the most effective way possible. It has developed from military training in tackling obstacle courses and the runners focus on maintaining as much momentum as possible jumping, swinging, rolling and vaulting using their urban environment for propulsion. Waterloo, London.
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  • Free Runners practicing Parkour. Parkour is a holistic training discipline enabling practitionaers to get from A to B in the most effective way possible. It has developed from military training in tackling obstacle courses and the runners focus on maintaining as much momentum as possible jumping, swinging, rolling and vaulting using their urban environment for propulsion. Waterloo, London.
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  • Local Capoeira group practicing at the top of Vidigal - Avrao. Since pacification in 2011, Vidigal has slowly become known as what some call a model favela, seen as the safest favela in Rio, home to a mixed community which now includes foreigners, hostels, restaurants, theatres and creative businesses.
    _MG_8916_1.jpg
  • Local Capoeira group practicing at the top of Vidigal - Avrao. Since pacification in 2011, Vidigal has slowly become known as what some call a model favela, seen as the safest favela in Rio, home to a mixed community which now includes foreigners, hostels, restaurants, theatres and creative businesses.
    _MG_8776_1.jpg
  • Local Capoeira group practicing at the top of Vidigal - Avrao. Since pacification in 2011, Vidigal has slowly become known as what some call a model favela, seen as the safest favela in Rio, home to a mixed community which now includes foreigners, hostels, restaurants, theatres and creative businesses.
    _MG_8719_1.jpg
  • Free Runners practicing Parkour. Parkour is a holistic training discipline enabling practitionaers to get from A to B in the most effective way possible. It has developed from military training in tackling obstacle courses and the runners focus on maintaining as much momentum as possible jumping, swinging, rolling and vaulting using their urban environment for propulsion. Waterloo, London.
    150330_parcour_010_1.jpg
  • Free Runners practicing Parkour. Parkour is a holistic training discipline enabling practitionaers to get from A to B in the most effective way possible. It has developed from military training in tackling obstacle courses and the runners focus on maintaining as much momentum as possible jumping, swinging, rolling and vaulting using their urban environment for propulsion. Waterloo, London.
    150330_parcour_009_1.jpg
  • Free Runners practicing Parkour. Parkour is a holistic training discipline enabling practitionaers to get from A to B in the most effective way possible. It has developed from military training in tackling obstacle courses and the runners focus on maintaining as much momentum as possible jumping, swinging, rolling and vaulting using their urban environment for propulsion. Waterloo, London.
    150330_parcour_007_1.jpg
  • Free Runners practicing Parkour. Parkour is a holistic training discipline enabling practitionaers to get from A to B in the most effective way possible. It has developed from military training in tackling obstacle courses and the runners focus on maintaining as much momentum as possible jumping, swinging, rolling and vaulting using their urban environment for propulsion. Waterloo, London.
    150330_parcour_006_1.jpg
  • Free Runners practicing Parkour. Parkour is a holistic training discipline enabling practitionaers to get from A to B in the most effective way possible. It has developed from military training in tackling obstacle courses and the runners focus on maintaining as much momentum as possible jumping, swinging, rolling and vaulting using their urban environment for propulsion. Waterloo, London.
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  • A man leads a Tai Chi class in a community centre for local elderly residents of Bath, Somerset. Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art practised for defence training and health benefits.
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  • A man leads a Tai Chi class in a community centre for local elderly residents of Bath, Somerset. Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art practised for defence training and health benefits.
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  • A man leads a Tai Chi class in a community centre for local elderly residents of Bath, Somerset. Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art practised for defence training and health benefits.
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  • A man leads a Tai Chi class in a community centre for local elderly residents of Bath, Somerset. Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art practised for defence training and health benefits.
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  • The handprints of international martial arts movie star Jackie Chan in Hong Kong, China. Printed into concrete on the walkway opposite Hong Kong Island in Kowloon. Jack Chan, aside from being an internationally reknowned actor, is a local hero in Hong Kong.
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  • Thames Festival 2009. The Korean Monsters' Theatre, Sorea, performing a mix of contempory dance and music with martial arts in front of city hall.
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  • Young men running along the beach in Dili, Timor Leste. Timor Leste has a very young population and many young men train and keep fit. After lots of internal conflict there are now servere restrictions on any practise of martial arts, a chosen past time for gangs in recent past.
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