Among the most famous MMAists in history are the Samurai. While not the first (as has already been pointed out in this thread), they trained in sword work (Kenjutsu), knife work (Tantojutsu), archery (Kyujutsu), empty hands (Jujutsu) ... and others. They also trained in horseback riding - and fighting with all their tools from horseback. And, as I understand it, they were also expected (required?) to train in non-martial things like calligraphy or the tea ceremony. But they considered those non-martial aspects to be just as important to being a "warrior" as they did the martial aspects.
Mike
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