%0 Journal Article %T STUDY REGARDING IMPORTANCE, ROLE AND FORMS OF MARTIAL ARTS PRACTICE IN ARAD DISTRICT %A Assistant VIOREL PETRU ARDELEAN %A Msc %J Arena : Journal of Physical Activities %D 2012 %I Aurel Vlaicu University %X Man¡¯s need to assert themselves, to impose for others, or to defend against attackers in various situations, various wars to win by any means, cause them to fight. Martial arts (art of war bear) is ancient fighting styles, hands-free or with different weapons (sword, long or short stick, spear, knife, etc.) that originate mainly in the Asian region, in countries like India, China, Japan, Korea, etc. These fighting styles were practiced at the beginning of a small number of people, usually caste warriors (samurai) and is mainly transmitted among family mem- bers. We believe that martial arts are very important, both in training and preparation of structures for security and order (police, gendarmerie, army, etc.), may be prophylactic methods to prevent certain diseases to people with various ailments and is an effective method of hardening the body, strengthen the physical and mental health among different categories of population - children, youth, adults. Therefore we decided to make a study of the forms of practicing martial arts, their spread, and the importance of practicing in Arad county. %K martial arts %K clubs %K training %K health %U http://www.uav.ro/jour/index.php/ajpa/article/view/35