08-19-2007, 02:47 AM
What do some of you know about Roman Martial Arts, armed and unarmed?
I have read accounts of Romans who would do things like punch through boards, their love of wrestling and boxing, as well a fencing.
I am more interested in what might be taught to Roman soldiers and gentlemen, as oppossed to Gladiators, as I have heard thorugh much of History, they were trained to fight in a flashy and entertaining style, vs. what is quick and to the point.
I ask as a martial artist (Aiki Jujutsu and Fillipino MA), whos primary study is in what works when life and limb are on the line.
A society that went to war and fought as much as they did would certianly have styles and techniques of fighting,and their is much written about their love of the raise the sheild into the enemies face and pu the sword 3' into the enemies bladder, stomach or heart.
Thoughts, knowledge, resources and links w ould be greatly appriciated.
Thank you,
dylan Thomas aka Darthicus
I have read accounts of Romans who would do things like punch through boards, their love of wrestling and boxing, as well a fencing.
I am more interested in what might be taught to Roman soldiers and gentlemen, as oppossed to Gladiators, as I have heard thorugh much of History, they were trained to fight in a flashy and entertaining style, vs. what is quick and to the point.
I ask as a martial artist (Aiki Jujutsu and Fillipino MA), whos primary study is in what works when life and limb are on the line.
A society that went to war and fought as much as they did would certianly have styles and techniques of fighting,and their is much written about their love of the raise the sheild into the enemies face and pu the sword 3' into the enemies bladder, stomach or heart.
Thoughts, knowledge, resources and links w ould be greatly appriciated.
Thank you,
dylan Thomas aka Darthicus