Jake Ross
On the Home Front: Women's Self Defense in the World War II Era
During the World War II era Rosie was not only learning riveting, she was learning self defense. With men away at the frontlines, and many nations the world over facing the real specter of hostile invasion, women's self defense became a matter...
Date Posted: October 10, 2005
Examining Martial Arts Styles
Generally speaking the term "martial arts" creates the mental picture of a person in white kicking with a leg or chopping with an arm. This illustrates one of a number of misconceptions associated with the martial arts, in particular the...
Date Posted: October 02, 2005
The Genesis of Self Defense Courses During World War II
Prior to the 1940s, civilian self defense courses virtually were unheard of in many countries in the western world. For instance, in nations such as the United States, the United Kingdom, France and other European countries, self defense courses...
Date Posted: October 01, 2005
The Military Institutes Hand to Hand Combat Training
Although formalized instructions in hand to hand combat became a paramount concern to military experts around the world during the Second World War, a person interested in the development of hand to hand combat techniques and training in the 20th...
Date Posted: October 01, 2005