Aikido is a modern art founded in the 1920s but its techniques are derivative from older material. With a penchant for hierarchy, Japan classifies its arts as Gendai (new) and Koryu (old) with the Meiji Restoration (1868) as the demarcation line. A great resource to begin researching Koryu martial arts is >here< and Don Draeger‘s worksContinue reading “KORYU 古流”
Tag Archives: Fechtbuchs
FAIRBAIRN AND SYKES
Originally this post was titled “Shooting to Live” to make sure that the classic text would be available. It has been expanded (and may continue to be updated) to better serve as a reference for the men who were pioneers and innovators – but more importantly – men who actually used the techniques they taught. WilliamContinue reading “FAIRBAIRN AND SYKES”
THRUSTING TRIANGLE
In an earlier discussion of the eight universal lines I had alluded to the “thrusting triangle.” This requires a brief reminder that the 8 universal lines are a basic representation of the lines of motion – both on the vertical as well as the horizontal planes. I have provided examples from European fechtbuchs (links below) asContinue reading “THRUSTING TRIANGLE”
Protective Arts 