Western martial arts are often overlooked in favor of Asian martial arts. There is however a rich history of weapons and unarmed combat training and methods that trace back to ancient Western civilations. Modern boxing, fencing, and even wrestling have roots in older martial forms. Western or "Occidental" describes cultures stemming from the Greco-Roman, Celtic and Germanic traditions, and the ... [MORE] Archery@ (83) Boxing@ (261) Classical Fencing@ (39) Equestrian Jousting@ (11) Equipment@ (44) Medieval Combat@ (23) Olympic Fencing@ (789) Organizations (4) Pankration@ (4) Savate (21) Schools & Instruction (10) Stav (4) Wrestling@ (1360) 1. Comhraiceoir Bata - Details about Irish faction fighting and stick-fighting. 2. Historical European Martial Arts - HEMA collects and distributes useful information for those researching authentic martial arts and fighting systems of medieval and Renaissance Europe. 3. Journal of Western Martial Arts - An online journal providing a collection of papers, articles, submissions and periodicals that pertain to western martial arts. This journal covers historical martial arts including, but not limited to medieval, renaissance and classical martial arts. 4. Shillelagh Irish Stick-fighting - This site posts a series of articles about the history of Irish martial arts, with an emphasis on the Shillelagh, Irish Faction Fighting and the arts of Irish stick-fighting. 5. The Secret History of the Sword - Site with articles related to a hands-on approach to the history of sword fighting with detailed analysis of ancient and modern fencing manuals. 6. Western Arts - Includes links to resources, discussion groups, and related information. 7. Bartitsu Forum - A Yahoo Group forum for the study of E.W. Barton-Wright's victorian martial art. 8. The Company of Maisters - Resource to the English arts and the Science of Defense. Information and instruction in weaponry, unarmed defense, and related historical details. 9. Uisce Beatha Bata Rince - Describes Glen Doyle's style of traditional Irish stick fighting. Contains background information, history, and photos that demonstrate basic techniques of this style.

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