Hybrid martial arts

Hybrid martial arts, also known as hybrid fighting systems, eclectic martial arts or freestyle martial arts, are mixed martial arts or fighting systems that incorporate techniques and theories from several martial arts. While numerous martial arts borrow or adapt from other arts and to some extent could be considered hybrids, a hybrid martial art emphasizes its disparate origins. Modern examples of this approach include Hybrid Combat Systems, which integrates striking and grappling techniques from multiple martial arts into a unified training methodology."The System". Hybrid Combat System. Retrieved 2026-10-08.

History

The idea of hybridization or "mixing" of martial arts traditions originates in the 5th century BC. The concept rose to wide popularity during 5th century BC in Greek Olympic game Pankration, which uses aspects derived from various arts including boxing and wrestling.

Notable hybrid martial arts

See also

References

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