Martial arts are body movement techniques studied by people of all backgrounds. Some forms include Kung Fu, Karate, and Tae kwon do. Martial arts originated in Asia thousands of years ago as depicted on tomb walls, and were developed further in China by Bodhidharma to encourage monks to be more active. While sometimes associated with fighting, martial arts are actually about training, discipline, and building confidence. Some weapons used include nunchucks, knives, and katanas.