Category: Practice

I am grateful to Andrew Popov, who once asked an old Indian antiquarian and seller of ancient sabers if he knew how to use them Across North, Central, and Eastern India, there are several weapon-handling practices that are quite similar. Unfortunately, they also share a pronounced ceremonial nature, as holidays and festivals provide the primary… Продолжить чтение

«In some respects it is the most ancient system of swordplay in the world» B.Bramley Cold Steel, and Indian Swordsmanship, 1899 «The European is far behind the Asiatic in the use of the sword» Col. Lewis Hough For Fortune and Glory, 1885 «Men, by sheer strength of arm, have often knocked down an opponent with… Продолжить чтение

First, it’s important to point out that the outcome of a battle depended on chance, or what might be called good fortune in the vast majority of cases. The one who won was just a bit luckier at a critical moment, but not stronger or better trained. There were some genuinely real circumstances that made… Продолжить чтение