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Thank you for the major clarification, Vincent! That's exactly the answer I'm looking for! Given that, although I haven't really practiced Arnis, from that explanation on Spanish swordfighting, I do notice some similarities in concepts and footwork between the two arts, if the Spanish naming convent...

Hmmm come to think of it, it is certainly around that time. Thank you for the clarification. I feel that Silver would still respect an enemy state's fighting arts (and probably pick up a few things) so long as they are applicable in battle, although indeed, there's probably less exposure of Spanish ...

I've come across something about George Silver and him not having any complaints against Spanish swordfighting (he does not look upon Italian rapier fencing highly, in contrast), if I recall correctlywhile reading "Master of Defence - The Works of George Silver" by Paul Wagner. This is of ...

In essence, nobody is truly a master and we're all eternal students to the art, which is I believe an excerpt from Bruce Lee (who never had once called himself master of anything). Those are are the amongst the most experienced of all, is aged, has practical knowledge in the arts he had practiced mo...

According to a documentary I saw, Musashi who fought with a long and a short sword, would use his left hand to throw the shortsword and won a duel in this fashion. I think in rapier and dagger combat that would be a viable (though difficult skill to develop). Most people who throw knives hold it in...

Hahah Bas Rutten had always been a great MMA fighter, and he definitely knows his stuff both in the ring and in the street. His "Street Defense" series are a must watch (and they're all in youtube), as most of his stuff are very practical and effective. It goes to show that the footwork he...

Anyone tried using MMA gloves? It doesn't offer as much protection as lacrosse or motocross gloves, but seeing as it's cheaper (as far as I know), it's a decent alternative, as I personally prefer fingerless gloves so that I can grip better (since I'm just using a simple wooden sword, with no wrappi...

If you look closely to the catch wrestling manuals that have been made before the connection with jiu-jitsu ( the first official introduction was around 1905 in London) you notice that the only hand locks that appear there are quite simple (like the hammer lock) and that their only purpose is to tw...

Throughout history, marching, formation and positioning is one of the main keys of success in battle, and although large scale formations are not applicable in modern day combat, small scale squad-based formations as well as tank formations still exist. Anyway, I do agree that the Hollywood depictio...

I'd definitely see armed combat preferring to emphasize grappling, as striking someone with your fist while they have a weapon on hand is generally considered a terrible idea (unless said striking leads up to wrestling the opponent in order to control the opponent and potentially seize the weapon). ...

i know talhoffer among others has a detailed section on horseback fighting mainly against other mounted opponents. what period exactly are you interested in as tactics etc did change quite a bit while much of the fighting stayed the same ie the lance still being used by German cavalry in the first ...

Just to put what I have researched: I personally haven't researched far enough in history in regards to wrestling, but if modern and semi-modern practitioners are to be considered (particularly Ad Santel, Farmer Burns, Frank Gotch, Karl Gotch, Billy Riley, and the person who I consider the deserving...

Hello everyone! I'm an avid martial art enthusiast, particularly western martial arts, which I had always believed had always been the base of all forms of martial arts and had always battle-effective if they weren't forsaken over time and technology. Right now, I'm looking for more information rega...