Summary:
Swordsmanship, the modern term for sword fighting, refers to the skills of an individual in the art of the sword. These days it is often associated with Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA), also known as the Western Martial Arts (WMA).
This is considered a form of martial arts as it requires hand techniques, footwork, and a type of sword to encompass the movements. In the past, swordsmanship was used mostly for war or amusement. In the modern age, Western Martial Arts have all but died out, and new styles have emerged, such as fencing.
Many civilizations and regions throughout the world incorporated swordsmanship into territorial wars and disputes in the past. Today, some branches of martial arts allow sword combat, and some academies teach Western Martial Arts around the world.
One of the burning questions answered in this martial arts book...
Why were gladiators called, well, gladiators?
Beyond this book, keep an eye out for my future release on sword fighting itself, where I delve deeper into its history, origins and folklore. Sign up to the mailing list to be notified when it is published.
Which martial arts are in the "way of the 69 Fists"
Way of the 69 Fists is not at all dissimilar from a quick reference martial arts encyclopedia. At least, this is how it was intended when written. Inside its pages, you will find sixty-nine different martial art disciplines. I summarize their history and origins, their standing today, with an additional glance at interesting folklore and effects on popular culture. The following martial arts are covered:
Aikido, Bokator, Boxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Bushido, Capoeira, Chess boxing, Chuck Norris System (Chun Kuk Do), Close quarters combat, Defendu, Eskrima, Fencing, Filipino martial arts, Grappling, Greco-Roman wrestling, Han mu do, Hand-to-hand combat, Hapkido, Hwa Rang Do, Hybrid, Jeet kune do, Jieishudan, Judo, Jujutsu, Kajukenbo, Kapu kuialua, Karate, Kempo, Kendo, Kickboxing, Kino mutai, Krabi krabong, Krav maga, Kuk Sool Won, Kuk Sul Do®️, Kung fu, Kyokushin, Mixed martial arts, Moo Duk Kwan, Moo Yea-Do, Mounted combat, Muay Boran, Muay Thai, Ninjutsu, Pankration, Sambo, Sanda, Sanshou, Savate, Self-defense, Shootfighting, Shooto, Silat, Stick fighting, Submission wrestling, Sumo, Sword fighting, Systema, Taekkyeon, Taekwondo, Tai chi, Tang soo do, Thaing, Tricking, Vale tudo, Wing chun, Wrestling, Wushu, Wu Shu Kwan, Xtreme Martial Arts.
