The modern practice of Western Martial Arts stems from a renaissance of the ways of combat developed in ancient Europe.  These traditional martial arts suffered and eventually died with the spread of firearms; however, techniques and principles were compiled into “Fight Books” that survived to current times. 

The people who lived in those times faced the constant threat of violence, and many of these historical techniques can be transitioned into the modern, highly effective fighting style of WMA.

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