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The fascination of modern martial arts with flexible-bladed weapons is by no means a reflection of their effectiveness or lethality. Rather, it is largely the result of prohibitions imposed by government authorities on the possession of genuine weapons. It was precisely these restrictions that led to the emergence, in Indian and other martial traditions, of… Продолжить чтение

It is well known that in ancient times, cultural phenomena spread along the India–China–Korea–Japan route. Along this path, these phenomena became increasingly mythologized and sacralized, while their original meanings were gradually lost. Religious teachings evolved into philosophical schools (a process that also took place in India itself), and cultural practices were transformed and developed, most… Продолжить чтение

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