i love axes and i wanted to know
2007-01-05 11:17:44 · 11 answers · asked by SwordDancer 5 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
actually there is..
it's a native america form of combat.. they focus on hand to hand combat as well as axe throwing.. i can't really recall the name right now but there is an art so to speak on the subject.
i'll find the name for you and let you know..
as for swordfighting, there's a plethera of arts that deal with swordfighting.. check out this site for more info on arts that deal with swords: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swordfighting
hope this helps and i'll get you that information!
~*good luck*~
2007-01-05 11:53:40 · answer #1 · answered by nm_angel_eyes 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
While I'm not sure about axes, there are several group that train in European medieval swordsmanship out there, based on the manuals left by long-dead masters such as the anonymous fellow who wrote I:33, Fiore dei Liberi, Johannes Lichtenhauer, Sigmund Ringeck and Hans Talhoffer.
Now, this is NOT fencing. This is NOT mindless hacking and slashing like too many view medieval swordfighting. These styles are well-developped, relying on timing, footwork, leverage, precision and initiative to function and no matter what anyone else says, they are true martial arts.
As it has been said, look up swordforum.com. However, for true historical styles, stay away from the SCA.
2007-01-07 09:50:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like nm_angel_eyes said, yes there are.
I don't know about any martial arts with axes, but they do exist.
As for swords, there are martial arts dealing with swordsmanship from many different parts of the world. For all the different types of swords out there also exists a school of swordsmanship for that type of sword, and of course some have even more.
There is a really good site about swords and swordsmanship called Sword Forum International. They deal primarily with swords, but they may be able to help you with axes as well. Here is there site:
http://www.swordforum.com
2007-01-05 20:37:20 · answer #3 · answered by Brandon CD 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're talking Asian styles (more commonly known) - For
Chinese:
There are many Kung Fu's that deal with swords, especially the straight (Tai Chi or Gim) and the Broadsword. Many will be taught after many years, though there are a few schools that will teach you swords right off the bat.
I know of two in particular though one is only in Australia(don't know where you're calling from): www.grtc.org (has branches in a few places).
The other one (Gold Coast, Australia), which teaches combative sword to anyone willing to learn, I can't find the website sorry.
As for Axes, Shaolin (more commonly connected with) teach that though I'm not sure if they'll teach it to non monks. And they have several: hand, double edged and poled.
Japanese:
KenJutsu (sword arts):
Kendo and Iado are all sword styles dealing with Katana, No-dachi and the smaller knife.
Kendo use Shinai and a lot of padding - you may have seen them on TV and they are a contact competition.
Iado deals with drawing from the sheath, striking and then re-sheathing so fast that your opponent has no time to react. The fast draw of the East.
2007-01-06 10:01:48 · answer #4 · answered by Lochlan J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not too sure about the axes, but many martial arts practice swordfighting. The most prominent is probably Kendo, but Karate also teaches weaponry to the advanced students.
2007-01-06 00:29:52 · answer #5 · answered by Maverick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sword fighting would be Samurai style. I'm not sure if you can take just that.
Bodo Taijuitsu (I'm not sure if I spelled that right) is part Ninpo (historical lineage to the ninjas) and part samurai. You deal with swords, bo staffs, long corn huskers (no kidding) and various other weapons.
Who knows, they may have axes.
However, you only get to those things as you go along the process. Up until then however, you are learning some serious, bone breaking, kick @** moves.
PS. They do not do actual tournaments, and many practices are done in slower motion because many of the moves are designed to "win quickly" and go home safely.
2007-01-05 21:37:53 · answer #6 · answered by Squirtle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a type of swordfighting that is safe but im not sure if its martial arts. Axes are too dangerous though.
2007-01-05 19:40:15 · answer #7 · answered by mandie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do some googling for "European" or "Western" martial arts. One group that's doing some work in these areas is alliancemartialarts.com
2007-01-07 22:32:40 · answer #8 · answered by Shaman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fencing or kendo to name 2.
2007-01-08 22:12:39 · answer #9 · answered by sennachie1973 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no that will be called death row cause maybe u dint know this but axes kill u mise will use a gun u scared to get in a real fight?
2007-01-05 19:21:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋