History of Martial Arts
While developing the concept for this site, I've discovered some nice websites that describe interesting history.
Here's the big BUT: can't believe everything you read on the web, need a large block of salt.
I do want to include a quick history summary. Eventually.
These will give you a good start
Martial Art:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martial_art
Chinese Martial Arts:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_martial_arts
Karate:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karate
History of (Weapons in) Martial Arts
I've studied weapons very little - and it shows! But weapons are taught in my organization's schools. So I'm developing an interest in and appreciation for how they deepen one's martial arts learning.
And they're definitely an integral part of the history.
Sword:
http://www.swordhistory.com
From his website,
"(J. Christoph Amberger) is considered one of the foremost experts on historical edged-weapons combat in the United States."
And since I've studied the sword even more 'very little' I found this book excerpt an interesting read:
http://www.swordhistory.com/excerpts/ancient.html
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