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Ma Ditsu
A hybrib martial art form Ma Ditsu that means Mother of effortless artform started in Australia that emphasizes any move thats quick, effective and takes little to no energy. Its main purpose is to teach its practitioners how to defend effectively against attackers whether it be in the streets at home etc. But it is also an unnoficial sport. It incorprates throws and takedowns from judo. Joint locks and choke holds form Jiu Jitsu and the aggresiveness from Krav Maga.

History/Co Founders
This relatively new martial art strated out as 2 troubled guys Travis Bywater and John Byrne were amazed at how other martial artists were able to effectively defend against there enemy. They started watching instructional tapes and quickly became unoficial masters of what hopes to be something revolutionary. Not long after mastering all several different quick and effective hand to hand tecniques the 2 became a force to be reckoned with.

The Sport
In the actual sport of Ma Ditsu strikes such as puches, kicks, knees and elbows are illegal with the main focuson grappling. The scoring process is as follows there is only 2 ways to win a Ma Ditsu match. Take downs are worth 1 - 2 points depending on there effectiveness and submissions which are worth 3 points which are to be determined by the referee. If a fighter scores a 2 point takedown he scores 2 points and the 2 combatants are stood back up. If a fighter lands a 1 point takedown the fight gets taken to the ground. There are no time limits in Ma Ditsu and the fight can last anywhere from 1 to 5 rounds where the first fighter to score 5 points wins the round. The fights can take place anywhere at anytime.