In this workshop, we will show how the Chinese and European swordsmanship interpret and apply the spiral movement respectively. 繼續閱讀 2025 Circling and Winding – Spiral Movements in Eastern and Western Swordsmanship
We’re excited to have Coach Sheng-Hsia Hsu from Chang Hong Chinese Martial Art Academy joining us to share the Southern Shaolin Hung Gar staff techniques. 繼續閱讀 2025 Introduction to Southern Shaolin Long Staff
La Verdadera Destreza is a Iberia fencing system first founded in the late 16th century by Master Carranza. Over the following centuries, it was passed down through generations of masters, incorporating mathematics and geometry into its methodology….. 繼續閱讀 2025 Spanish Rapier – La Verdadera Destreza Demystified
Doyle Irish Stick Fighting (Bataireacht) is a traditional Irish martial art centered on the shillelagh – a hardwood walking stick used for both self-defense and honor duels… 繼續閱讀 2025 Bataireacht: The Doyle Tradition
Kubotan is a martial arts system developed in the 1970s by Japanese karate master Takayuki Kubota, designed specifically for U.S. law enforcement officers…. 繼續閱讀 2025 Kubotan Self-Defense: Practical Techniques with a Pocket-Sized Weapon
The particular guard in I.33 which is often described as ending/starting position for attracting strike, may actually be a great way to trap and then to gain control opponent’s weapon… 繼續閱讀 2025 I.33 sword and buckler: The Priest’s Special Langort- Inspired by Late Qing Dynasty manuscript
The " Joseon Shifa" are recorded in the 86th volume of the Wubei Zhi, a military treatise compiled by Mao Yuanyi during the Ming dynasty…. 繼續閱讀 2025 Introduce to Joseon Shifa(Chinese Two-handed Sword)
This workshop will cover a brief history of shuriken-jutsu, the design logic behind the tools, and basic application demonstrations… 繼續閱讀 2025 Victory over pride: The tactics and application of shuriken-jutsu
The rapier, a symbol of elegance and precision, was a prominent civilian weapon during the Renaissance period of the 16th and 17th centuries….. 繼續閱讀 2025 The Art of the Rapier and Dagger – Creating A Wall of Steel
The Longsword is the most widely studied weapon in the Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA), and also the most popular competitive format. However, many practitioners step onto the tournament arena without a clear plan—mind going blank… 繼續閱讀 2025 The Maneuverists Approach
In Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA), longsword techniques are not limited to unarmoured combat (Blossfechten); there is also a rich tradition of armoured combat (Harnischfechten)… 繼續閱讀 2025 Introduction of the Harnishfechten
Double and Afterblow are common occurrences in HEMA tournaments. For self-preservation, both the double and the afterblow means both competitors strike each other and could be handicapped or their lives could be taken anyway. While both fencers want to get scored, double and afterblow seem to be hard to avoided. However we believe the medieval masters who left treatises and historical accomplishment would definitely have their ways to dodge the inevitable……… 繼續閱讀 2024 Double and Afterblow, history and competition strategy
The Meyer’s Square, a seemingly simple diagram found in late-period German longsword manuals, holds a wealth of knowledge waiting to be unlocked. In the Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) community, it’s often used as a foundational tool for beginners to grasp core offensive and defensive techniques……… 繼續閱讀 2024 Unveiling the Hidden Depths of the Meyer’s Square
Rapier, an elegant and deadly dueling weapon, was prevalent in the 16th to 17th centuries. It has a blade length of over 90 centimeters, a slender and double-edged blade, and is designed to be wielded single-handedly. The addition of a complex hilt design on the finger ring not only enhances protection but also adds to its aesthetic appeal. Masters of martial arts who study this weapon have branched out, and there are related martial arts manuscripts from Italy, Germany, France, Spain, England, and other places……… 繼續閱讀 2024 Understanding critical concepts and mechanics of the rapier
Unlike the longsword, a greatsword typically refers to a two-handed sword with an overall length of over 150 centimeters and a weight of over 2-3 kilograms. Similar swords had different names throughout contemporary Europe. The Iberian version, known as the Montante, is slightly lighter and was widely used for bodyguard protection, on ships, and in battle formations…….. 繼續閱讀 2024 Iberia Montante: Art of Defense
“Zhong” refers to the state where the flagpole remains still despite the flag fluttering in the wind. Applied in martial arts, it means continuous movement without pause for recovery……… 繼續閱讀 2024 Zhongding and Jiegou: Sphere trajectory operating methods
In the manuscripts of the German longsword, masters used the term “flourish" to describe how a swordsman should use the longsword and perform various actions, meaning to flow smoothly…….. 繼續閱讀 2024 The “Flourish” in KDF longsword — never stop in a fight.
The breadth of Bolognese swordsmanship encompasses the use of off-hand weapons, including daggers, paired swords, cloaks, shields, etc……. 繼續閱讀 2024 Bologness Sidesword: Art of Provokation
Key principles of Chinese swordsmanship are often described accurately with idioms. Among the many Chinese swordsmanship styles, San Tsai Jian (Triple Talent Sword) is a curriculum that combines both Shaolin and Taichi sword styles. 繼續閱讀 2024 San Tsai Jian/ The Triple Talent Sword: Fundamental Principle of Chinese Swordsmanship in Paired Practice
Jojutsu means short staff fighting techniques in Japanese Koryu Budo(Japanese traditional martial arts). Jojutsu originated from the walking sticks used by contemporary monks and civilian. Apart from being trekking poles for mountainous terrain, they also served as self-defense weapons during emergencies. ……. 繼續閱讀 2024 Japanese Jojutsu: Basic and Application
Clash of Steel 史實歐洲武術嘉年華 