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Active Army unit to be stationed within US

allkindsoftime — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 06:53:11 -0800

"Beginning in October, the Army plans to station an active unit inside the United States for the first time..." (SLthisisveryscaryYT)

If it really works it doesn't matter if you don't believe in it

Burhanistan — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 19:45:31 -0800

Investigating the Dim Mak Death Touch - "The old Kung Fu master touched his assailant, with no apparent effect. Days later, the assailant died a sudden and mysterious death. He was a victim of the legendary dim mak, the touch of death." [previously]

the other internal arts

sarcasman — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 09:47:32 -0800

pa-kua was developed during the late 18th century and disseminated heavily during the Boxer rebellion; XingYi and Bagua are known for fluidity and ferocity. Some great sites, forums and some compulsory youtube links (2nd old man does bagua form) of masters and teachers of the art.

Occidental Martial Arts

Mister Cheese — Mon, 17 Jul 2006 21:33:39 -0800

There are many organizations seeking to reconstruct European swordsmanship. Both modern and more traditional tools are being used train in this art. Well balanced and accurate replicas of swords are becoming the norm. Sparring videos for those needing more visual appeal. Of course, it’s not all about swords. A general forum for all things sword related here. Read about the father of Medieval European sword typology here. Some websites above were previously mentioned here and here.

Zzzt.

Smedleyman — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 14:22:23 -0800

Shocknife!

geeks fighting geeks

the cuban — Wed, 29 Mar 2006 10:59:01 -0800

Gentleman's Fight Club.

Take that, squire!

moonbird — Wed, 28 Jul 2004 04:42:33 -0800

The Academy of European Medieval Martial Arts