Renaissance Martial Arts And Modern Military Combatives


A comparative survey of ancient, medieval and Renaissance European martial arts techniques that are found in the current U.S. Army and Marine Corps combatives manuals (US Army FM 3-25.150 and MCRP …


10 Responses to “Renaissance Martial Arts And Modern Military Combatives”

  1. 1066BigDaddy says:

    I love something like this because its such a good counter to either the unlearned or the EMA folks who claim WMA have no validity in the modern world.

  2. 255Knights says:

    It was known to the west in the BCs.Even then, the Vikings were doing that as well…

  3. kempobrad says:

    very cool video….there is nothing new about any martial art..its all been done before.

  4. 255Knights says:

    Love it! That is a 5!

  5. Ohforfusake says:

    The last panel is extremely intriguing. Does anyone know if the manual it comes from covers any more ground grappling, or is it just an odd piece? Thanks!

  6. USAJungleGym says:

    Most Excellent!-ManTis

  7. krobi26 says:

    oh man thats very interesting. I’m in a ren faire fighting group and I’m trying to step up my game with some actual HEMA and its cool to see the fighting manual images right along side modern stuff with only slight changes.

  8. Putingrad says:

    Ah, yes! Russian Sambo wrestling! Now, here’s a chap who knows his martial arts. Best wishes, my fish-loving comrade!

  9. duran3d says:

    1:42 is such a classic :p

  10. TangomanX2008 says:

    Very nice video.

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