Martial Arts in Germany
Martial arts not only focus on physical training and achieving best performance. They also school the athlete’s self-awareness and his respect for the opponent.
German Fencing Association
Parry – feint – riposte: the German Fencing Association (Deutscher Fechter-Bund e.V., DFB) invites you to a sporting clash of swords.
www.fechten.org
German Judo Association
What's new on the mat? Here the German Judo Association (Deutscher Judo-Bund e.V., DJB) provides you with news about the Japanese martial art, sport and self-defense method in which the judoka ("practitioners of the Gentle Way") use leverage and powerful throws to overcome the opponent.
www.judobund.de
German Karate Association
Karate trains the body and the mind. The martial art of the "Empty Hand" was developed in the 15th century on Okinawa, Japan, under the influence of traditional Chinese movement and breathing exercises. The modern sport of karate trains strength, endurance and speed, while meditative relaxation techniques and breathing exercises improve concentration.
www.karate-dkv.de
German Wrestling Confederation
Pinning the opponent in two times three minutes: as the umbrella organization of active wrestlers, the German Wrestling Confederation (Deutscher Ringer-Bund, DRB) uses its website to provide information on this classic Olympic sport.
www.ringen.de
