| English Martial Arts |  | Author: Terry Brown
Publisher: Anglo-Saxon Books
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 2713000
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 240
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8
Dimensions (in): 10.3 x 7.8 x 0.8
ISBN: 1898281181
EAN: 9781898281184
ASIN: 1898281181
Publication Date: December 15, 1997
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Condition: Anglo-Saxon Books, 1997. Hardcover, w/dust jacket. Dust jacket has moderate shelfwear from rubbing and scratching. Edges of DJ are well bumped and wrinkled. Binding is tight. Text is clean and unmarked. Expedited shipping available. Usually ships within 24 hours.
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Book Description
This book investigates the weapons, history and development of the English fighting system and some of the beliefs and social pressures that helped mould it. The second half examines various English fighting techniques drawn from historical texts including bare-fist fighting, broadsword, quarterstaff, bill, sword and buckler and sword and dagger
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A Classic May 24, 2006
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book gives an introduction and brief history of English Schooles of Defense. The history was a fun read. The practical sections, which contain reconstructions of various CQC techniques as the records indicate they were taught, are presented in a clear pictorial format which makes them easy to learn and analyze. If you are interested in historical combat, this is a book you will reference again and again.
At first I thought it another poncey fighting book February 16, 2006
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
How wrong could I be. Having practised re-enactment martial arts for 24 years I thought I'd seen it all... you live and learn.
The techniques described in the book are brutal to say the least. The knee stamp when the opponent is down is my favorite.
There are chapters divided into historical references for each weapon(including fists). Adding to this there are clear photographs of the strikes and blocks.
If you are re-enacting later european medieval history this is the book for you.
For any Scholler of the Arts of Defense, English Martial Arts is a `must have' resource. December 11, 2005
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
"No man travelleth by the waie without his sword or somesuch weapon except the minister who commonly weareth none at all unless it is a dagger or a hanger at his side." - Aylward [English Master of Arms]
Terry Brown's `English Martial Arts' is an outstanding book about a little known topic. Beginning with an excellent overview of the background of English Martial Arts, we are then introduced to the weapons of the English man at arms:
>>Broadsword
>>Quarterstaff
>>Sword & Dagger
>>Sword & Dagger vs. Sword & Buckler
>>The Bill
>>Bear-Fist Fighting
>>Stances
Terry Brown then introduces us to the `Principles of True Fighting' and demonstrates the techniques of the weapons listed herein. A series of clear photographs demonstrates the effective application of techniques, allowing the student to develop sufficient basic skill to seek entry to `The Company of Maieters' [http://www.maisters.demon.co.uk/] as a Free Scholler.
Finally, English Martial Arts closes with "Words of Wisdom" from the English Masters of Defense such as Silver, Godfrey and Lonnergan.
For any Scholler of the Arts of Defense, English Martial Arts is a `must have' resource.
 good book February 26, 2005
8 out of 11 found this review helpful
I read through the book and I must say that it is pretty good. I've read the original manuscripts from which this book drew its techniques and the stuff for the long and short weapons (like the broadsword, dagger, pole-arms, ect.) are very precise and accurate.
His first few chapters are an overveiw of some of the historical roots of English Martial Arts. Not bad.
*edit* I had to edit this reveiw because previously I mentioned that there was no evidence for the blocks in the pugilism described in this book. Mr. Terry Brown sent me solid evidence that contested my statements, therefore I must change them. It seems that the boxing of the older world is indeed a bit different from the boxing of the modern world. I would change the review to five stars but it wouldn't let me do so.
My advise is this, if you want to train in an all european martial art I suggest training in western boxing, catch wrestling, and take the general concepts of what is demonstrated with the long and short weapons and apply them to a machette, bayonette, and military knife. Don't dress up in anachronistic clothing either....the key is to train for battle not play dress up. Rather, one should wear either BDU's, street cloths, or a loose-fitting "uniform" which consists of sweatpants and a t-shirt which has the name/symbol of your school on it.
The best kind of school that you can find will be rooted in Tradition but open to Innovation. This way you won't "re-invent the wheel" but at the same time you won't be stuck on the outmoded and anachronistic. I call this Renovation.
Overall the book isn't bad and its a good way to connect with your English roots. Learn from the past, be willing to innovate, and act in the now. This is the best advise that I can give.
Also, check out www.amerross.com . ROSS Concepts have some good stuff (like clubbells and biomechanical exercises) that can transfer into ANY martial art and are invaluable to the western martial artist.
Very Clear and Sharp --- October 12, 2003
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I find 'English Martial Arts' to be very clear and sharp in its accuracy, presentation & applications. Also it is very well balanced in strategy and tactics. The photography and explanations are superb. With some imagination and practice, much of the book can be applied via cane or fist, as well as the great traditional usage. Yet this excellent book is quite streamlined. 'Simplicity is efficiency's best friend' ---
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