Summary:  The textbook "martial arts" primarily provides basic information that enable the understanding of phenomenology, systematization and modern trends in the total area of martial arts, and then in more detail it deals with the most important aspects of boxing, karate, wrestling and judo, as representative disciplines based on punches and throws. The presentation of selected sports explained their main segments: history, techniques, methods and features of competition and refereeing. Special attention was paid to the presentation of techniques that are typical for particular sports, which is an essential part of their training process. It also explains the typical stages in the performance of standard techniques, basic methodological guidelines and their adoption, with special emphasis on the typical mistakes and the methods to correct them.