Category: Sport
Terminologie in HEMA (German)
Begriffe für das lange Schwert nach der Tradition von Johannes Liechtenauer. Fechten Bloßfechten: Fechten ohne Rüstung. Harnischfechten: Fechten in Rüstung.
Continue readingArchery – Western vs. Eastern style
This post is written from the perspective of a right-eye dominant person. (Draws the bowstring with the right hand.) Western
Continue readingModernization of japanese martial arts
Following the dissolution of the samurai class during the Meiji Restoration (1868–1912), traditional martial arts lost their practical military purpose.
Continue readingTechnique comparison – Kendo vs. HEMA
Disclaimer Those techniques do not match perfectly, but they are fairly similar. With HEMA I mean German long sword in
Continue readingNon-Kodokan throws
There are plenty of typical throws teached in Judo, which are not officially listed by the Kodokan. Ashi-waza Kake –
Continue readingConceptual distinction – Fitness
Isometric vs. Isotonic vs. Concentric vs Eccentric Isometric: The muscle is neither shortening nor lengthening. (Holding a position.) Isotonic: The
Continue readingOrigins of the dan and kyu grades
Timeline Late 1600s – Honinbo Dosaku created the Dan ranking for Go.1 1883 – Kano Jigoro integrated the Dan ranking
Continue readingDictionary – Martial arts
Term Translation Explanation, Usage Ageru (あげる) To Rise Age-uke Ashi (あし) Foot, Leg Ashi-waza Ashikubi (あしくび) Ankle Ashikubi-dori Au (あう)
Continue readingConceptual distinction – Martial Arts
Kote-hineri vs. Kote-mawashi vs. Kote-gaeshi They are rotational wrist locks. Technique Kote-hineri Kote-mawashi Kote-gaeshi Translation Forearm twist Forearm turn Forearm
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