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Post by kemp on Oct 19, 2019 7:30:13 GMT -5
I have always been interested in the old style boxing techniques.
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Post by Von K on Oct 19, 2019 10:04:10 GMT -5
Interesting vid Kemp, thanks. Dempsy covers some of those points (line of power, best point of fist contact etc) in his book Championship Fighting.
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Post by kemp on Oct 19, 2019 16:54:43 GMT -5
I was actually thinking about Jack Dempsey’s style of fighting the other day, approach to generating strength in his punches and stances after reading a few commentaries from various sources. Thanks for the recommendation Von K; I am getting myself a copy. Synopsis from Amazon www.amazon.com/Championship-Fighting-Explosive-Punching-Aggressive/dp/1501111485Fighting techniques and strategies from World Champion and Hall of Fame Boxer, Jack Dempsey. Jack Dempsey, one of the greatest and most popular boxers of all time, reveals the techniques behind his unparalleled success in the ring. Straightforward and with detailed illustrations, Championship Boxing instructs the reader in the theory, training, and application of powerful punching, aggressive defense, proper stance, feinting, and footwork. The methods Dempsey reveals will prove useful to both amateurs and professionals. “I was confident that I could take the rawest beginner, or even an experienced fighter, and teach him exactly what self-defense was all about.” —Jack Dempsey ![]()  |
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Post by Von K on Oct 20, 2019 16:00:43 GMT -5
I was actually thinking about Jack Dempsey’s style of fighting the other day, approach to generating strength in his punches and stances after reading a few commentaries from various sources. Thanks for the recommendation Von K; I am getting myself a copy. Synopsis from Amazon www.amazon.com/Championship-Fighting-Explosive-Punching-Aggressive/dp/1501111485Fighting techniques and strategies from World Champion and Hall of Fame Boxer, Jack Dempsey. Jack Dempsey, one of the greatest and most popular boxers of all time, reveals the techniques behind his unparalleled success in the ring. Straightforward and with detailed illustrations, Championship Boxing instructs the reader in the theory, training, and application of powerful punching, aggressive defense, proper stance, feinting, and footwork. The methods Dempsey reveals will prove useful to both amateurs and professionals. “I was confident that I could take the rawest beginner, or even an experienced fighter, and teach him exactly what self-defense was all about.” —Jack Dempsey ![]() That's the one! Total classic. |
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Post by kemp on Aug 8, 2020 20:47:12 GMT -5
This gives a run down of the history and heritage of Medieval and Renaissance Fighting and Fencing skills of European Martial Arts.
Renaissance Martial Arts - the Web Documentary: Part 1 of 10
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Post by kemp on Nov 1, 2020 10:15:30 GMT -5
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Post by trescuinge on Nov 10, 2020 21:43:16 GMT -5
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Post by trescuinge on Dec 5, 2020 21:50:23 GMT -5
Did Medieval people walk differently than modern people? It certainly makes sense of the odd-looking foot positions seen in some Medieval art. My Armizare teacher does encourage us to move on the balls of our feet.
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Post by kemp on Feb 6, 2022 3:00:30 GMT -5
Which Sword Is Easiest To Use? Katana vs Longsword
Seems both blade types have their strong and weak points for the complete novice who wants to learn swordsmanship.
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Post by Von K on Feb 6, 2022 16:13:44 GMT -5
Welcome back Kemp. Long time since you've been on the forum. Great vid and I had a hunch he was going to go for katana, as he said - better for noobs vs zombies.
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Post by kemp on Feb 7, 2022 3:19:15 GMT -5
Welcome back Kemp. Long time since you've been on the forum. Great vid and I had a hunch he was going to go for katana, as he said - better for noobs vs zombies. Von K, hello. Has it really been that long !?! Personally, I prefer the European cut n thrust Ringeck longsword (pictured ) for reach and duelling, but I can understand that for out and out cutting the Katana would appeal to more people who just want to 'swing a sword'. Having said that, there are European style blades that are specialised cutters, the wider Viking style designs for instance. In all honesty it would be better to compare the European/western saber with the katana due to the fact that both are single edged slightly curved swords oriented primarily for the cut. |
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Post by kemp on Mar 9, 2022 7:43:36 GMT -5
Battle of the Nations (Medieval Tournament) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Nations_(Medieval_Tournament)It seems that the far eastern Europeans always take home the most medals for duels and mass battles, nations such as Russia, Ukraine and Belorus. Battle of the Nations 2019 30vs30 Final Russia vs Ukraine  These guys are really going at it, no holds barred. |
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Post by kemp on Apr 8, 2022 8:51:46 GMT -5
My primary interest is in the various European martial arts, and I have posted a little on that aspect, but I also have some interest in the eastern fighting traditions amongst others. I will focus a little on Japanese sword fighting. In some ways it is not altogether different from the European, both seek to terminate an unfriendly encounter in the shortest amount of time possible, so no endless sword on sword clashes. 'Unlike in Hollywood, where there are endless clashes of sword on sword, in real Japanese sword fighting, there is a lot of 'stalking' the opponent, sudden movement, advanced footwork and body angling, and very little blade on blade action.. The only fighting scene from the acclaimed movie 'Twilight Samurai' is considered to be many a very realistic example of what real Japanese Sword Fighting would have actually looked like. For the most part, Samurai would attempt to side step or duck under an incoming attack rather than parry it. That said, when a parry was needed, it tended to be with the thick back of the blade (mune) rather than edge on edge, for if the two edges met with force, they would tend to bite into each other and lock the blades together.' www.sword-buyers-guide.com/japanese-sword-fighting.html |
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Post by Jason Aiken on May 23, 2022 21:47:39 GMT -5
Dual Wielding Spears?!?!? Skallagrim looks at how practical this would be.
He made a quick follow-up video:
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Post by kemp on Jul 1, 2022 0:54:01 GMT -5
'Copy of legendary book on art of ninja found at shrine in west Japan city KOKA, Shiga -- The city of Koka in Shiga Prefecture, known as a "ninja village," announced on June 19 that a written copy of the original source of a famous book on the art of ninja from the Edo period (1603-1867) has been found at a local shrine for the first time. According to the city, a total of 48 types of ninjutsu were described in all 40 pages of the book. The text explained specific methods such as attaching layers of silk fabric to the bottom of straw sandals to prevent noise when sneaking around, attacking to the right when surrounded by a large number of enemies, throwing charred owl and turtle powder when trying to hide, and casting spells. It also clarified methods and how to manufacture and use ninjutsu tools, such as cane swords and "makibishi" -- the Japanese version of the caltrop.'  mainichi.jp/english/articles/20220621/p2a/00m/0na/025000c |
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