For centuries, each of the various martial arts disciplines declared its techniques superior to those of the competing combat arts. But there existed no forum in which to prove these claims.

For centuries, each of the various martial arts disciplines declared its techniques superior to those of the competing combat arts. But there existed no forum in which to prove these claims. Finally, the grand masters set aside their differences and formed a governing body, The World Martial Arts Council to determine the greatest martial artist on earth.—Tim Kroll <tkroll@chs.cusd.claremont.edu>