Bushido and bullfighting share many points in common, and there are quite distinct parallels between the ethical code of the samurai warrior and that of the bullfighter. These ideals are generally challenging to fulfil but guide the heroes’ decisions, give them conviction and impose moral values they must respect.
martial arts
Is Chess a Martial Art?
The answer seems to be an obvious “no,” but pondering the question a bit longer might yield insights into the nature and psychology of martial arts.
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Aikido
A lot of people know that Aikido is a Japanese martial art. But did you that the strength of Aikido comes from your opponent. Here below are ten things you maybe should know about Aikido.
The Martial Roots of Martial Arts
Martial arts simulate combat and stem from warfare. Here we delve deeper into the martial roots of martial arts.
On The Warrior’s Path: Pugilist Philosophy I
Professor Daniele Bolelli is a rare academic: combining the learning of a renaissance man with protean mastery of martial arts, Bolelli is full of insight into combat philosophy. We spoke to him in our first installment of a series on combat philosophy.
Intervju med HEMA-stjärnan Kristine Konsmo: – “I love Swedish HEMA, I’d do anything for it”
Lär känna Kristine Konsmo, en av världens främsta HEMA-stjärnor som också är en framstående domare. Kristine berättar här om helgens Swordfish i Göteborg, går igenom sin bakgrund, vad hon gillar med HEMA och mycket mer.
Från Ballet till Kampsport…
Temadag: Svenska Fighters
Fightermag.se har temadag och hyllar svenska fighters.
Grundläggande inlärningstekniker
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