We were privileged to get a glimpse inside one of the world’s toughest lifestyles in Argentina when we met a GAUCHO. Found in S America, they are similar to the cowboy and are regularly described as, “rugged, reliable, resilient, resourceful and righteous,” and, “tough, hardy and able.” These ideals, arguably, are valued by the martial arts world. We were in …
BODY REVEALS BODY Inner Depths SILAT BODY REVEALS BODY Inner Depths SILATThe SILAT Principle that the Body Reveals the Body is showcased by Pendekar Steve Benitez from Satria Fighting Arts. ‘Correct body positioning gives correct technique’, is a simple, yet very powerful, principle that is at the heart of SILAT and all martial arts. Understand this and you will know …
Qianlong ARMOUR REVEALED!!! Qing Dynasty China Scott Rodell is at the British Museum and discovers a superb Qianlong Princely Armour & Ceremonial helmet. The helmet is conical in shape. A Tibetan influence is visible in the graphs applied to the rim of the helmet. Armour – velvet, silk and brocade reinforced with gilded copper alloy studs and lamellae. The sloping …
Zhenwu GOD Of WAR Revealed Ming Dynasty Ancient China British Museum When he ventures on ZHENWU The GOD Of WAR at the British Museum Scott Rodell discovers more than he thought. He reveals the potent symbol and physical representation of the statues left hand. Is there a Daoist link? Is it similar to the intent used in the Jian? How …
Han Dynasty Sword… What was the sword used for? What is it made from? What does it reveal about Han Era swords? How do you hold and fight with them? Are there similarities with later Qing and Ming Chinese swords? Where were they mounted on the body? Scott M Rodell of Great River Taoist Center in the USA discusses the …
Comparing ANCIENT SWORDS from Sutton Hoo Anglo Saxon Viking Bronze Age Sassanid @BritishMuseum How would the Anglo Saxons have made their swords? How were they used? How do you hold and manoeuvre them? Are there similarities between Sassanid and Chinese swords? Scott M Rodell of Great River Taoist Center in the USA discusses the designs and skills needed to make …
BODY REVEALS BODY Inner Depths SILAT BODY REVEALS BODY Inner Depths SILATThe SILAT Principle that the Body Reveals the Body is showcased by Pendekar Steve Benitez from Satria Fighting Arts. ‘Correct body positioning gives correct technique’, is a simple, yet very powerful, principle that is at the heart of SILAT and all martial arts. Understand this and you will know …
BODY REVEALS BODY Inner Depths SILAT BODY REVEALS BODY Inner Depths SILATThe SILAT Principle that the Body Reveals the Body is showcased by Pendekar Steve Benitez from Satria Fighting Arts. ‘Correct body positioning gives correct technique’, is a simple, yet very powerful, principle that is at the heart of SILAT and all martial arts. Understand this and you will know …
SECRETS of the DEADLY FIGHTING ART:Learn Silat Karambit Knife DefenseLEARN, step by step, EASY APPLICATIONS of one of the most deadly CLOSE QUARTER weapons, the KARAMBIT knifeWhat if the lessons could SAVE YOUR LIFE?What if the lessons could simply ENHANCE YOUR HEALTH & BUILD YOUR FITNESS?What if you could learn WHEN YOU want to, at YOUR own PACE?What if YOU …