Historical Fighting Fundamentals
Author : Kyle Griswold
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,24 MB
Release : 2022-07-11
Category :
ISBN : 9781956090024
Indonesian Fighting Fundamentals
Author : Bob Orlando
Publisher : Paladin Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,85 MB
Release : 1996-09-01
Category :
ISBN : 9780873648929
Book Description
The fighting arts of Indonesia, a mix of pentjak silat and Chinese kuntao, were never meant for sport: they are brutal, unrelenting and designed to take the enemy out and punish him every step of the way. This unprecedented book by a long-time student of Dutch-Indonesian Master Willem de Thouars shows you why.
The Art of Sword Combat
Author : Joachim Meyer
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 40,46 MB
Release : 2016-08-31
Category : History
ISBN : 147387677X
Book Description
This sixteenth-century German guide to sword fighting and combat training is a crucial source for understanding medieval swordplay techniques. Following his translation of Joachim Meyer’s The Art of Combat, Jeffrey L. Forgeng was alerted to an earlier version of Meyer’s text, discovered in Lund University Library in Sweden. The manuscript, produced in Strasbourg around 1568, is illustrated with thirty watercolor images and seven ink diagrams. The text covers combat with the longsword (hand-and-a-half sword), dusack (a one-handed practice weapon comparable to a sabre), and rapier. The manuscript’s theoretical discussion of guards sheds significant light on this key feature of the historical practice, not just in relation to Meyer but in relation to medieval combat systems in general. The Art of Sword Combat also offers an extensive repertoire of training drills for both the dusack and the rapier, a feature largely lacking in treatises of the period and critical to modern reconstructions of the practice. Forgeng’s translation also includes a biography of Meyer, much of which has only recently come to light, as well as technical terminology and other essential information for understanding and contextualizing the work.
Sword Fighting Basics
Author : Michael Shire
Publisher : Calgary : M. Shire
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 38,20 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Stage fencing
ISBN : 9780973425109
Book Description
Pankration
Author : Jim Arvanitis
Publisher :
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 18,47 MB
Release : 2019-05-28
Category :
ISBN : 9781093266641
Book Description
Wrestling is the oldest combat sport in the history of mankind. The ancient Greeks refined it and included it in its PanHellenic festivals and in the early Olympic Games. Grappling was also a major component of pankration, considered the Original Mixed Martial Art, which became the most spectacular of all the athletic competitions throughout the old world.Jim Arvanitis, world recognized as Greek pankration's Renaissance Man, reveals the inner workings of the grappling and ground fighting elements of the art. Arvanitis covers it all in depth - from the art's origins and techniques to practical applications that even the most experienced martial artists can benefit from. Commencing with isolated skill development tools, the content progresses to a complete set of tactics and fight plans, where you will learn to attack and react to an opponent. A comprehensive section on specialized training methods and drills is also included.Whether you're standing or on the ground, Arvanitis presents takedowns and throws, clinching, joint locks, chokes and cranks, strikes, and key strategies designed to give you the upper hand in close quarter combat. Numerous artistic renderings from ancient Greek vases and sculptures, and hundreds of photos supplement the text.
Street Tough
Author : Phil Giles
Publisher : Paladin Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 22,60 MB
Release : 2004-05-01
Category : Martial arts
ISBN : 9781581604399
Book Description
In this book, Phil Giles provides full-throttle instruction in how to prevail in a street or bar fight, from the proper combat mind-set to the first stand-up blows to when the fight gets down and dirty on the ground. This is some of the most aggressive self-defense training you are ever likely to receive, including the best ways to close with an opponent to smother his attack, how to slam someone up against a wall and really go to work on him, and vicious ground fighting tactics that will make an opponent instantly realize that he made a very bad mistake when he decided to assault you. A series of intense training drills performed at full power and full speed sets the Street Tough program apart from all other self-defense regimens.
Fundamentals of Historical Materialism
Author : Doug Lorimer
Publisher : Resistance Books
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 25,69 MB
Release : 1999
Category : History
ISBN : 9780909196929
Book Description
On War
Author : Carl von Clausewitz
Publisher :
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 24,48 MB
Release : 1908
Category : Military art and science
ISBN :
Book Description
The Theory and Practice of Historical Martial Arts
Author : Dr. Guy Windsor
Publisher : Spada Press
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 47,14 MB
Release : 2020-08-20
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9527157315
Book Description
"Benefit from the experience of one of the most accomplished experts in the field. A must-read for beginners and advanced practitioners alike." - Roland Warzecha, DIMICATOR The warriors, knights and duellists of old depended on their skill at arms for their lives. You can learn their techniques and tactics too. From renowned swordsman and teacher Guy Windsor comes an indispensable resource for anyone interested in martial arts, swordsmanship, and history. Through this book Guy will teach you how to train your mind and body to become an expert in historical martial arts. It includes the seven principles of mastery, considers the ethics of martial arts, and goes into detail about the process of recreating historical martial arts from written sources. On the practical side, Guy explains how to develop your skills, and lays out the path for students to become teachers, covering the basics of safe training, looking after your body, and even starting your own training group and teaching basic classes. An accessible, motivating read that includes many suggestions for further study, including courses, books and other resources, this book sets out to answer every question about historical martial arts you may have. Note that this is not a training manual for a specific style: it provides the foundations for every style. Your journey starts here. You decide where it ends.
Fighting with the German Longsword
Author : Christian Henry Tobler
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 33,91 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Fencing
ISBN : 9781937439231
Book Description
Recorded over six centuries ago, the teachings of the 14th-century Master-at-Arms Johannes Liechtenauer have been given new life by a world-wide community of modern swordsmen and women, fascinated by the elegance, efficiency and depth of his unique martial art. Christian Henry Tobler was one of the pioneers in reviving the medieval Master's art, creating the first, published syllabus for training with the two-handed longsword back in 2004. This fully rewritten, revised and expanded edition brings to bear a decade of refinement, creating a definitive, "how to" guide for students. Beginning with a short historical overview of the art, Mr. Tobler teaches stance, footwork, methods for gripping the sword, and step-by-step instructions for executing the core techniques of the Liechtenauer tradition. Additional chapters introduce students to wrestling, spear and armoured combat; demonstrating the art's depth and breadth. Heavily photo-illustrated, the book also makes use of decision-trees and training drills to aid in learning. Used as a complete, self-contained course, or a primer for studying the original medieval works themselves, this unique book will be invaluable to martial artists, reenactors, medieval historians, or anyone who has ever wondered "how did knights fight?"
