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Western martial arts are often overlooked in favor of Asian martial arts. There is however a rich history of weapons and unarmed combat training and methods that trace back to ancient Western civilations. Modern boxing, fencing, and even wrestling have roots in older martial forms. Western or "Occidental" describes cultures stemming from the Greco-Roman, Celtic and Germanic traditions, and the lands those cultures historically dominated. Typically, this would include Europe and the Americas. A marked difference between Oriental and Occidental martial arts is the general Occidental mind set in terms of the time to train and learn new martial skills. The Occidental instructor's mind set appears very different from those of the Oriental instructor's mindset, in that the Occidental instructor is not concerned with deep ritual or ceremony that are often, an integral part of the Oriental martial arts. Occidental students expect their Masters to provide systematic and effective knowledge, that has immediate application. Given the rapidity of the growing numbers of western-oriented martial arts groups and schools, the indication is evident that technique and the ability to learn a new skills quickly are the biggest draw for western martial arts schools today. Portions of this description are (C)2001 by David M. Cvet from the Journal of Western Martial Art. Used with permission fo the author.
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| Journal of Western Martial Arts - An online journal providing a collection of papers, articles, submissions and periodicals that pertain to western martial arts. This journal covers historical martial arts including, but not limited to medieval, renaissance and classical martial arts.
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| | The Secret History of the Sword - Site with articles related to a hands-on approach to the history of sword fighting with detailed analysis of ancient and modern fencing manuals.
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| | Historical European Martial Arts - HEMA collects and distributes useful information for those researching authentic martial arts and fighting systems of medieval and Renaissance Europe.
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| | Shillelagh Irish Stick-fighting - This site posts a series of articles about the history of Irish martial arts, with an emphasis on the Shillelagh, Irish Faction Fighting and the arts of Irish stick-fighting.
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| | Comhraiceoir Bata - Details about Irish faction fighting and stick-fighting.
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| | Uisce Beatha Bata Rince - Describes Glen Doyle's style of traditional Irish stick fighting. Contains background information, history, and photos that demonstrate basic techniques of this style.
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| | Western Arts - Includes links to resouces, discussion groups, and related information.
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| | The Company of Maisters - Resource to the English arts and the Science of Defense. Information and instruction in weaponry, unarmed defense, and related historical details.
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| | Bartitsu Forum - A Yahoo Group forum for the study of E.W. Barton-Wright's victorian martial art.
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