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  • The Origins of Portuguese Stick Fighting

    Jogo do pau translates from Portuguese as “stick fencing.” This art is commonly considered a Portuguese-Spanish martial art that originated in the northern regions of Portugal — Minho and Trás-os-Montes along the Minho River. Today, it is promoted and cultivated as part of Portugal’s national heritage. The official history of Jogo do pau is, in… Продолжить чтение

  • Pentra and the Authenticity of Indian Martial Arts

    One indicator that a school of Indian martial arts retains its historical roots and hasn’t been entirely invented from scratch, which is unfortunately not uncommon, is the presence of a fundamental movement known as the pentra in its curriculum. Strictly speaking, any martial art is defined not by hand or leg techniques, attire, or the… Продолжить чтение

  • Two Features of Indian Martial Arts

    Two Features of Indian Martial Arts

    This article does not assess the advantages or disadvantages of any martial arts system. Instead, it seeks to understand the historical position of Indian martial arts in relation to two more widely documented traditions: European fencing and the traditional Eastern martial arts of China and Japan. The aim is not to contrast in order to… Продолжить чтение