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Martial Arts
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Academy of European Medieval Martial Arts (AEMMA): Training Program Structure 
 This Canadian organization hopes to "resurrect the combat skills, philosophies and principles of an accomplished European Medieval martial artist." This site features a manual of training techniques based on medieval texts, with photos, illustrations, and video clips. Discusses drills, sparring and fencing, grappling, dagger training, jousting, horsemanship, and related techniques. Training classes are offered for a fee. http://www.aemma.org/ Topics: History, History By Place, Photograph Collections: History, Sports Last updated Dec 14, 2008 A Brief Look at the Evolution of Capoeira
A short history of the martial art and dance form that originated as "a product of the extensive slave trade between Brazil and Africa," and has gradually spread beyond Brazil to other countries (including the United States, where it has been featured in television shows such as "Sesame Street" and movies such as "Catwoman"). Site also includes song lyrics and information about the role of music in capoeira. From Grupo Capoeira Brasil. http://www.capoeiratexas.com/history.html Topics: Dance, Musical Genres, Sports Last updated Sep 20, 2005 The Fitness Jumpsite
This site contains articles on exercise, diet and nutrition, child fitness, adventure, martial arts, equipment for home gyms, and more. Maintained by two certified personal trainers. http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/ Topics: Health, Medical Treatments & Devices, Nutrition & Food Safety, Sports Last updated Jul 25, 2005 Qi: The Journal of Traditional Eastern Health & Fitness
This companion site to the print publication of the same name includes articles and information about traditional Chinese medicine, Taijiquan (T'ai Chi Ch'uan) and other internal arts, qigong and meditation, Chinese culture, Chinese philosophy, and feng shui. Highlights include an interactive acupuncture model, a tai chi skeleton animation, and a virtual Chinese abacus. Searchable. From Insight Publishing. http://www.qi-journal.com/ Topics: Health, Magazines, Magazines by Place, Medical Treatments & Devices, Philosophy, Sports Last updated Aug 10, 2009 Shaolin Ulysses: Kungfu Monks in America
Companion site to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Independent Lens program that "explores the stories of five immigrant kungfu monks from China's Shaolin Temple: the legendary birthplace of kungfu, Zen Buddhism and today's contemporary kungfu mecca." In addition to profiles of the monks, this site features information about the Shaolin Monastery, an article exploring the influence of kung fu in western culture, a slideshow, filmmaker profiles, and related resources. http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/shaolinulysses/ Topics: Architecture, Faiths, Sports Last updated Dec 23, 2003 Taoism Information Page
A directory of annotated links to Web resources on Taoism, including translations of the I Ching , the Sun-Tzu Art of War , and the Tao Te Ching . Other sections provide links to resources on acupuncture, feng shui, martial arts (specifically tai chi), and Chinese philosophy. A Virtual Library site. http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/gthursby/taoism/ Topics: Faiths, Philosophy, Sports Last updated Sep 7, 2001 Thai Sport
Background about the native Thai sports of Thai boxing, fish fighting, kite fighting, and takraw (a kicking volleyball game). Includes the story and rules of professional Thai boxing, the male Thai fighting fish, types of kites and rules of kite fighting, and a variation on takraw in which the game is played with "small and hollow rattan balls." From Assumption University, Thailand. http://sunsite.au.ac.th/thailand/Thai_sport/ Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Sports Last updated Jun 5, 2008 Yang Style Tai Chi
Devoted to Tai Chi Chuan, a "moving form of yoga and meditation combined." Provides an overview of this Chinese exercise, including information on various styles and forms, and Taoism and the philosophy of Tai Chi. Also available in French. http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Philosophy/Taichi/ Topics: Health, Medical Treatments & Devices, Philosophy, Sports Last updated Jul 5, 2004 |
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