A selection of unusual weaponized canes from a recent auction.
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Chasseurs et gentlemen : Histoire des arts martiaux au Québec
L’histoire des arts martiaux au Québec, des premières nations en passant par l’arrivée des Européens et celle des arts martiaux de l’Asie.
Treatise on the contre-pointe, by Alexandre Valville, 1817
The Franco-Russian sabre manual of Alexandre Valville, fencing master to the Imperial Guard, published in 1817.
The sticks of Joinville : What is French Baton?
All about the French art of the Bâton, or as some call it “Grand Bâton” or “Great Stick”.
When the cane is mightier than the sword
A unique method of cane defense as described by James I. Pearson in 1924.
What is Irish stick fighting?
All about the art of Irish stick fighting or Bataireacht.
“A Subject for the Morgue” : Umbrella defense in Philadelphia
A method of umbrella defense as taught in Philadelphia in 1908.
Thug attacks you: No.2
The second part to Latson’s method.
The “womanly art of self-defense” and the “God-Man Mystery”
A 1911 self-defense article for women and a mysterious death.
The first HEMA tournament
When and where was the first HEMA tournament held?
HEMA MISFITS (I don't do longsword) 