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[[File:HE4 Training.png|thumb|250px|Spartan-IVs train aboard {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}.]] | [[File:HE4 Training.png|thumb|right|250px|Spartan-IVs train aboard {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}.]] | ||
{{Quote|I studied martial arts for several years. It was required by ONI for anyone engaging in frontline diplomacy with the Sangheili.|[[Olympia Vale]]<ref name="hitd153">'''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]''', ''page 153''</ref>}} | {{Quote|I studied martial arts for several years. It was required by ONI for anyone engaging in frontline diplomacy with the Sangheili.|[[Olympia Vale]]<ref name="hitd153">'''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]''', ''page 153''</ref>}} | ||
'''Martial arts''' are fighting systems | '''Martial arts''' are fighting systems utilized and taught for combat, self-defense, or sport. A practitioner of martial arts is referred to as a martial artist. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Unarmed martial arts teach striking or grappling techniques for hand-to-hand combat, whereas weapon-based martial arts employ the use of various hand-held objects such as swords, staffs, clubs, or knives. Many cultures practice different styles of combat based around unarmed and armed fighting. [[Pan guth]] was an early fighting art that was practiced by the [[Forerunner]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo: Cryptum]]''', ''page 93''</ref> | Unarmed martial arts teach striking or grappling techniques for hand-to-hand combat, whereas weapon-based martial arts employ the use of various hand-held objects such as swords, staffs, clubs, or knives. Many cultures practice different styles of combat based around unarmed and armed fighting. [[Pan guth]] was an early fighting art that was practiced by the [[Forerunner]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo: Cryptum]]''', ''page 93''</ref> | ||
Many [[United Nations Space Command]] inter-species delegates were required to learn martial arts as a prerequisite for serving as a frontline diplomat for the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] with the [[Sangheili]]. [[Olympia Vale]] studied martial arts for several years at the [[Green Cloud]] institute in order to fulfill that requirement. | Many [[United Nations Space Command]] inter-species delegates were required to learn martial arts as a prerequisite for serving as a frontline diplomat for the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] with the [[Sangheili]]. [[Olympia Vale]] studied martial arts for several years at the [[Green Cloud]] institute in order to fulfill that requirement.<ref name="hitd153"/> The [[SPARTAN programs|Spartan supersoldiers]] were exceptionally well-versed in martial arts. The [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan-II]] soldiers had spent years [[SPARTAN-II training|training]] on [[Reach]] with martial arts specialists provided by their [[drill instructor]] [[Franklin Mendez]].<ref name="FS">'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''page 374''</ref> [[Li-008]] was considered one of the best martial artists among the Spartan-II supersoldiers.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 265'' (2010)</ref> In addition to their [[War Games]] training aboard the {{UNSCship|Infinity}}, [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]] soldiers practice multiple different forms of unarmed martial arts.<ref>'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 4|Issue #4]]''</ref> The ''Infinity'' also hosts fighting events where its crew members and Spartans can showcase their pugilistic skills in "cage matches".<ref>'''[[Halo 4]]''' ''UNSC [[Infinity Briefing Packet]]''</ref> | ||
The [[Shadow Master of Buwan]], an [[Unggoy]] [[Unggoy Heavy|Heavy warrior]] serving under [[Yapyap|Yapyap the Destroyer]], is a martial artist and taught his disciples ancient [[Balaho]] martial arts and a number of useful rope knot tricks.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/haze-of-glory '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Haze of Glory'']</ref> | The [[Shadow Master of Buwan]], an [[Unggoy]] [[Unggoy Heavy|Heavy warrior]] serving under [[Yapyap|Yapyap the Destroyer]], is a martial artist and taught his disciples ancient [[Balaho]] martial arts and a number of useful rope knot tricks.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/haze-of-glory '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Haze of Glory'']</ref> | ||
==Fighting arts== | ==Fighting arts== | ||
*'''Boxing''' – Boxing is a combat sport in which two contenders fight with their fists in an attempt to knock out the opposing fighter. The martial art had been outlawed on the [[human]] [[Outer Colony]] of [[Eridanus II]] by the turn of the 26th century.<ref>'''[[Hunt the Truth]]''', ''Episode 03: CRITICAL CONDITION''</ref> | |||
*'''Boxing''' – Boxing is a combat sport in which two contenders fight with their fists in an attempt to knock out the opposing fighter. The martial art had been outlawed on the [[human]] [[Outer Colony]] of [[Eridanus II]] by the turn of the 26th century.<ref>'''[[Hunt the Truth]]''', ''Episode 03: CRITICAL CONDITION''</ref> | |||
*'''Stick-fighting''' – Stick-fighting is a generic term for martial arts which use simple slender wooden 'sticks' for fighting; such as a [[pugil stick]], staff, cane, baton or similar. The [[Sangheili]] train extensively with sticks from youth, learning combat skills and the basics of the art of swordsmanship.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions''' - ''The Return'' motion comic</ref><ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 54 and 55''</ref> | *'''Stick-fighting''' – Stick-fighting is a generic term for martial arts which use simple slender wooden 'sticks' for fighting; such as a [[pugil stick]], staff, cane, baton or similar. The [[Sangheili]] train extensively with sticks from youth, learning combat skills and the basics of the art of swordsmanship.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions''' - ''The Return'' motion comic</ref><ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 54 and 55''</ref> | ||
[[File: | [[File:Fal - The Duel.png|thumb|right|250px|Fal 'Chavamee, a skilled swordfighter, dual wielding energy swords.]] | ||
*'''Swordsmanship''' – Sword fighting is the art and skill of combating with a sword weapon. The [[Sangheili]] have a long history of using bladed weapons, like the [[curveblade]], [[burnblade]], twin scythe, and the favored [[energy sword]]. A Sangheili warrior who became a master swordsman would ordinarily be referred to by the suffix ''-ai''. In Sangheili culture, a Sangheili-ai's great prowness would attain them the social status of [[Aristocrat]] or the title of [[Blademaster]].<ref>'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''page 15'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Swordsmen train in various fighting styles and master numerous dueling techniques, many of which that are unfamiliar to Humans.<ref>'''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]''', ''Page 106</ref> One technique, known as the [['Anyame technique]], is taught by [[Xaebho 'Anyame]] in the fortress of [[Deithvo]]. The warriors of [[Sumai keep]] are well familiar with the 'Anyame technique and were taught to counter it by feigning incompetence in a duel.<ref>'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 49-50'' (Google Play edition)</ref> At times some swordfighters, most notably [[Arbiter]]s [[Fal 'Chavamee]] and [[Ripa 'Moramee]], utilized a style of combat | *'''Swordsmanship''' – Sword fighting is the art and skill of combating with a sword weapon. The [[Sangheili]] have a long history of using bladed weapons, like the [[curveblade]], [[burnblade]], twin scythe, and the favored [[energy sword]]. A Sangheili warrior who became a master swordsman would ordinarily be referred to by the suffix ''-ai''. In Sangheili culture, a Sangheili-ai's great prowness would attain them the social status of [[Aristocrat]] or the title of [[Blademaster]].<ref>'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''page 15'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Swordsmen train in various fighting styles and master numerous dueling techniques, many of which that are unfamiliar to Humans.<ref>'''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]''', ''Page 106</ref> One technique, known as the [['Anyame technique]], is taught by [[Xaebho 'Anyame]] in the fortress of [[Deithvo]]. The warriors of [[Sumai keep]] are well familiar with the 'Anyame technique and were taught to counter it by feigning incompetence in a duel.<ref>'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 49-50'' (Google Play edition)</ref> At times some swordfighters, most notably [[Arbiter]]'s [[Fal 'Chavamee]] and [[Ripa 'Moramee]], utilized a style of combat were they [[dual wielding|dual wielded]] two plasma blades in battle. | ||
::Notable Master Swordsmen: | ::Notable Master Swordsmen: | ||
::*[[Bero 'Kusovai]] | ::*[[Bero 'Kusovai]] | ||
::*[[Toha 'Sumai]] | ::*[[Toha 'Sumai]] | ||
::*[[Tulum 'Juranai]] | ::*[[Tulum 'Juranai]] | ||
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::*[[Xaebho 'Anyame]] | ::*[[Xaebho 'Anyame]] | ||
*'''Wrestling''' – Wrestling is a combat sport involving grappling techniques such as throws, takedowns, pins and other grappling holds. During their years of military training, the Spartan-IIs spent endless hours on wrestling mats sparing with their teammates and handlers. | *'''Wrestling''' – Wrestling is a combat sport involving grappling techniques such as throws, takedowns, pins and other grappling holds. During their years of military training, the Spartan-IIs spent endless hours on wrestling mats sparing with their teammates and handlers.<ref name="FS"/> In [[2520]], Spartan trainee [[Carris-137]] inadvertently killed a handler during a wrestling routine. She had reversed her handler's pin and thrown him away, causing the man to die instantly when his fifth and sixth cervical vertebrae were severed in the fall.<ref>'''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]'''</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:1221845548 Elites duel wielding energy swords.jpg| [[Rtas 'Vadum]]ee engages [[Bero 'Kusovai]] in a training duel. | ||
File: | File:Helljumper 1 Preview 14.jpg|[[John-117]] fighting several ODSTs in a boxing ring. | ||
File: | File:Final Duel.jpg|Arbiter [[Fal 'Chavamee]] preparing to duel against [[Haka]]. | ||
File:Thereturntraining.jpg|The [[Unidentified Shipmaster (Righteous Vigilance)|future commander]] of the [[Fleet of Righteous Vigilance]] stick-fighting over a lake. | File:Thereturntraining.jpg|The [[Unidentified Shipmaster (Righteous Vigilance)|future commander]] of the [[Fleet of Righteous Vigilance]] stick-fighting over a lake. | ||
File:Thereturntraining2.jpg|The future fleet master excelled in his martial training. | File:Thereturntraining2.jpg|The future fleet master excelled in his martial training. | ||
File:H2A Terminals | File:Pugil stick.png|Young Spartan-IIs fighting using pugil sticks. | ||
File: | File:H2A Terminals - Thel training.jpg|A young [[Thel 'Vadam]] trains with a wooded staff. | ||
File:IMG 0594.PNG|Sarah Palmer as an ODST, knocking out a Brute Chieftain with a left-hook. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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[[Category:Entertainment]] | [[Category:Entertainment]] | ||
[[Category:Society and culture]] | [[Category:Society and culture]] | ||
