for self-defense and also as a means to settling one-on-one duels, sword fighting was once a common and necessary martial art skill in many countries like Japan, Italy, and more. Now, with the proliferation of firearms, sword usage has been relegated to a popular...
As historian Sydney Anglo points out, defining a rapier flummoxes even specialists in the field. The popular image of a rapier is a light sword used for thrusting where intellect and finesse replace the brute strength assigned to sword fighting in medieval Europe. However, as Angelo points out,...
The name of this technique means, “One Sword.” The principles of this technique are based on a single, heavy blow to defeat ones opponent. Fighting Arts states that the Ona-ha Itto-ryu has more than 150 individual skills, the majority of which are downward cuts along the center of the...
Between the years of 1546 to 1621, a man by the name of Hayashizaki Jinsuke Minamoto Shigenobu lived in what is now considered the Kanagawa prefecture of Japan. Shigenobu is the man credited with formulating and establishing the exclusive art of Japanese sword fighting that is known today as ...
I read through this article to learn a bit more about two weapon fighting but there is just no mention of any recent information regarding enhancements. Comments about dex based finess two weapon fighting not doing as much damage is nonsense since I can use an Elf enhancement to use DEX bonu...
(e.g.: Zanshin), then respond to their opponent's first attack with a handstand. The ideal of the style to compliment the opponent's fighting style by not stopping their opponent's attacks, but letting them pass freely. So the Dwur master will often oblige their opponent's wishes by ...
Between the years of 1546 to 1621, a man by the name of Hayashizaki Jinsuke Minamoto Shigenobu lived in what is now considered the Kanagawa prefecture of Japan. Shigenobu is the man credited with formulating and establishing the exclusive art of Japanese sword fighting that is known today as...
Espada y Daga - Possibly the most complex of all Inayan styles, Espada y Daga literally means sword and dagger. This is considered one of the mother arts of Eskrima. This style teaches the left and right hands to work not only together, but more importantly how to work independently of on...
As far as I know, Shin Yi uses the same weapons as Kung Fu: broad sword, hook sword, double tiger sword, staff, lance, etc.! In MKC Shin Yi is used by: SHANG TSUNG Pi Qua Quan: In this fighting system the combination of high distance to short distance is very important! A good...
Spochan– Spochan is a martial arts that uses “air soft” weapons to practice various sword, staff & stick-based fighting techniques. Sumo– Sumo is a martial arts focused on wrestling. Taido– Taido is a martial arts that combines elements of Karate with gymnastic maneuvers & dynamic moveme...