Martial Arts

Hi All

Just wondering how many mambers there are here who collect stamps with a themes of the Martial Arts on them? I know that a lot of people get them confused with regular sports but I am referring to those that show Karate, Judo etc. Countries from all over the world have their own styles etc.

I collect them myself but found out very fast that they are few and far between Canada is also among some of the countries that issued stamps with a Martial Arts theme, those being Unitrade / Scott # 1723-4 and #B9.

I once tried to start a listing for Martial Arts stamps only but that project got way-laid for something else. I still might go back and start from scratch some day but that is not one of the projects on the top of my list.

Chimo

Bujutsu

Have come across it only once,
a reader on the RCSD newsgroup enquired about 6 years ago.

What is the "etc" in martial arts? Karate, Judo and?............

Being as it is part of the Olympic program, I should think
there are oodlies out there, I did a quick check on my database
and I had 40 issues just on Judo.

Hope that helps.

Hi Rod

I too have that stamp.

In fact, out of all the Martial Arts stamps, it is believed that over 60% of them pertain to Judo alone.

The 'etc' in my posting would refer to stamps with Kyudo, Kendo and so on.

There are a variety of types out there.

Chimo

Bujutsu

Well I had better give you a stamp you don't have..
Upper Volta

Kyodo? Kenjo? all over my head, all I know is,
a good Karate chop should be served slightly crispy
with a nice Orange and Oregano marinade.

The jewel in the crown of the Judo stamps, is Spain
1978.
Originally withdrawn, it was finally issued a year late
for a contest that never took place.
If you find it on cover, book your passage to the Bahamas!

Hi Rod

I have to admit that I do not have that Haitian stamp.

Kyudo is a form of Martial Arts archery. Very few stamps on that style though. If you want to trade both the Belgian and Hatian stamps, just let me know what you want in return. I don't mind the odd dupe and mine isn't cancelled as lightly as yours

All the best

Chimo

Bujutsu

Which Haitian stamp? Rodney's stamp is from Haute-Volta (Upper Volta in English, and now known as Burkina Faso).

These sites may be of interest to you, if you are not already familiar with them:

http://web.me.com/ronaldallancharle...tsStamps.pdf


http://www.usja-judo.org/users/judo...ps/Home.html

Sorry about that.

I meant to state Upper Volta and not Haiti

Chimo

Bujutsu

Here are images of three stamps depicting Okinawan-style karate, printed by photogravure, and issued by Ryukyu Islands.

- nethryk

Naihanchi stance, issued on October 5, 1964, Scott No. 125.


Makiwara (strengthening hands and feet), issued on February 5, 1965, Scott No. 126.


Kumite (simulated combat), issued on June 5, 1965, Scott No. 127.

Bujutsu, is Muay Thai considered a martial art?

Because if it is, this is one of my favourite issues in my collection:



Thailand issue 707, 2nd April 2003, "Thai Heritage Conservation"

Kendo (Japanese fencing), designed by Shin Isagawa, printed by photogravure, and issued by Ryukyu Islands on July 25, 1962 to commemorate the All-Japan East-West Kendo Tournament held in Naha, Okinawa on July 24 and 25, 1962, Scott No. 104, SG No. 129.

- nethryk

Here is an image of a stamp depicting a judo throw, designed by Saint Pierre and Miquelon artist Rolande Ruel, engraved by Claude Jumelet, and issued by SPM on March 4, 1989 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of judo competitions there, Scott No. 513. Bonuses: Lighthouse and flower.

- nethryk

Ajman Cat#35 (1965) Judo.

Kendo and Sakurajima Volcano, printed by photogravure, and issued by Japan on October 22, 1972 to publicize the 27th National Athletic Meet, Kagoshima Prefecture, October 22-27, Scott No. 1129.

- nethryk

Judo, printed by photogravure, and issued by Spain on December 29, 1977 to publicize the 10th World Judo Championships, which were to be held in Barcelona, but were, in the event, cancelled, Scott No. 2077.

- nethryk

Judo on Monaco SC#593 for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.