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Martial Arts Travel Insurance
If you are planning to do Martial Arts (Training) whilst travelling you will need to get a Travel Insurance policy online before you travel. Please Note: This policy does not cover you for Martial Arts in an Amateur Competition. If you require a quote for this, please visit our page
If you are planning to do Martial Arts (Training) whilst travelling you will need to get a Travel Insurance policy online before you travel.
Please Note: This policy does not cover you for Martial Arts in an Amateur Competition.
If you require a quote for this, please visit our page Martial Arts (Amateur Competition) Travel Insurance.
To get a quote by telephone or email, contact us on 0800 047 5065 (FREEPHONE) or 01273 773 017 info@jsinsurance.co.uk
- Summary of Cover
- History of Martial Arts
- Pre Existing Medical Conditions
- European and Worldwide Residents
- Excluded Activities
Summary of Cover
| Section & Cover | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancellation or Curtailment | £1,000 | £3,000 | £7,500 |
| Medical and Repatriation | £10,000,000 | £10,000,000 | £10,000,000 |
| Personal Baggage | £1,000 | £1,500 | £2,500 |
| Personal Money | £150 | £500 | £750 |
| Delayed Departure | £100 | £1,000 | £1,000 |
| Missed Departure | £250 | £500 | £1,000 |
| Legal Expenses | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
| Scheduled Airline Failure | £1,500 | £1,500 | £1,500 |
| Standard Excess* | £100 | £50 | £35 |
*The excess payable does vary depending on the claim benefit.
Please read the full Terms and Conditions of this policy offered by JS Travel Insurance.
This policy for Martial Arts (Training) is underwritten by Travel Insurance Facilities and Insured by Union Reiseversicherung AG, UK. Travel Insurance Facilities are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Union Reiseversicherung AG are authorised by BaFin and subject to limited regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority.
History of Martial Arts
The name Martial Arts comes from Latin and refers to Mars, the Roman God of war arts of Mars. That name is a bit misleading, though, because many Martial Arts are and were never actually used in warfare or in battle. Nowadays, Martial Arts is often synonymous with East Asian fighting sports.
The history of Martial Arts, however, covers the entire world and spans many thousands of years. Depictions from Ancient Egypt dating as far back as 3400 BC show some kind of combat.
And archaeological evidence from places as far apart as Babylonia and Vietnam proves that combat and struggles with swords, sticks and spears took place in ancient times as well. Chinese Martial Arts came into existence some 4,000 years ago.
The earliest forms of Martial Arts in Europe date from Ancient Greece, where boxing and wrestling were some of the earliest Olympic Games.
In Ancient Rome, Gladiators used Martial Arts to make it out of the Colosseum alive. Martial Arts developed and evolved all over Asia and Europe, from Samurai Sword Fighting and Indian Combat Arts in Asia to Medieval Swordsmanship in Europe.
Modern Martial Arts evolved from already existing combat systems in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
This is when popular Martial Arts such as Judo, Kendo, Karate, Jujutsu and Muay Thai got their current rules and regulations.
Boxing, Fencing and Wrestling became official sports in Europe. Later in the 1900s, Kick Boxing, Taekwondo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Capoeira were invented.
Martial Arts are considered to be excellent sports for physical, mental and spiritual development because they often require both physical and mental training.
As physical fitness improves, mental health usually gets better as well and there is always a strong focus on concentration, determination, self esteem and self-control.
Although some Martial Arts schools focus on mental well being and physical fitness and have eliminated the competitive aspect of the sports, there are still many Martial Arts that are executed competitively.
Pre Existing Medical Conditions
If you have pre existing medical conditions and you plan to participate in Martial Arts whilst travelling abroad, we are able to provide you with a policy.
On the quote page you need to select Hazardous Activity Pack C.
Please check the Terms and Conditions for any Restrictions or Exclusions.
European and Worldwide Residents
World Nomads offers Travel Insurance if you are a Resident of a European or Worldwide country and you are planning to take part in Martial Arts whilst on your trip.
This policy will also cover you if you have already left your home country and you are planning to take part in Martial Arts.
You can also add High Value Items, such as Sports Gear, Technical Equipment and Cameras, and Personal Items.
Please check the Terms and Conditions for any Restrictions or Exclusions.
Excluded Activities
Unfortunately, we cannot cover Mixed Martial Arts (also known as Cage Fighting).
If you're unsure if your Martial Art will be covered by this Policy, please contact us so we can guide you.
