Fencing is the skill of using three types of weapons: foil, sabre and épée. The sport is fast and athletic; fencers battle in a dance wherein the score is electronically detected. Fencing itself is divided into Olympic fencing, the sport fencing seen in modern Olympic games, Classical fencing, which approaches fencing more as a martial art, and Historical fencing, which is a type of historical martial arts reconstruction established on surviving texts and traditions.
Experiencing Martial Arts
Monday, April 1, 2013
Fencing: A Gentleman's Sport
Fencing is the skill of using three types of weapons: foil, sabre and épée. The sport is fast and athletic; fencers battle in a dance wherein the score is electronically detected. Fencing itself is divided into Olympic fencing, the sport fencing seen in modern Olympic games, Classical fencing, which approaches fencing more as a martial art, and Historical fencing, which is a type of historical martial arts reconstruction established on surviving texts and traditions.
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Archery: A Global Legacy
Archery is the art or skill of shooting arrows with the use
of a bow and has been around since ancient times as a mean for hunting and
warfare. Nowadays, it often practiced as a recreational activity or as a sport
competed in the Olympics.
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Taekwondo: Fast and Furious
Taekwondo is a traditional Korean martial art with its
trademark resting in its combination of kicks and means “foot-fist way” with
the “do” indicating the state of harmony with oneself. It takes its roots in
the Karate of Okinawa, Japan, although the signature kicks, slashes and
spinning of modern Taekwondo bears little resemblance to the ground-rooted,
reverse-punching techniques of its island of origin. It primarily evolved in
Korea over the past 50 years.
Monday, March 4, 2013
Muay Boran: The Predecessor
Meaning “Ancient Boxing”, it is a martial art that warriors
use in the past whenever he loses his weapon and have to recourse to
hand-to-hand combat. It is also the direct ancestor of modern Muay Thai which
developed into a popular martial art wherein fights are held in rings. Muay
Boran, however, utilizes raw and brutal moves, hence it is only used during
war. It is also a more complete fighting system compared to Muay Thai and
includes throws, takedowns, holds and striking blows from the feet, knees,
elbows, hands, and the head.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Arnis: A Nation's Pride
Arnis (also called Eskrima or Kali), refers to a deadly Philippine martial art that utilizes various hand weapons such as sticks [which is the most common one seen nowadays], swords, knives, and even everyday objects like writing pens, cellphones, and handkerchiefs. It can also be performed barehanded.
Monday, January 21, 2013
Capoeira: A Game? A Dance? A Martial Art?
Capoeira is a form of martial arts that does not only incorporate combat but ritual, music, and dance as well. Its movements consists mostly of kicks, evasions, and fluid acrobatic movements [which was the feature that caught my interest most]. And since it is considered a game, it is "played' rather than fought.
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Judo: "The Gentle Way"
Judo
is a modern martial art that originated in Japan that demands not only physical
prowess, but also a great deal of mental discipline. It is also known for its
competitive play style and techniques.
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