The Academy of European Medieval Martial Arts provides instruction in a variety of historical Western martial arts, based on the study and research of historical treatises and manuscripts from the 14th and 15th century Europe. The fighting arts studied and practiced include grappling, dagger, arming sword, longsword, pole-weapons and mounted fighting styles.
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The offers Jeet Kune Do training. It is the name for the Concepts and Philosophy developed by the late Bruce Lee with his student, training partner and friend, Dan Inosanto. Translated from Cantonese, Jeet Kune Do means "the Way of the Intercepting Fist". More than just a collection of memorised techniques, Jeet Kune Do is a method for developing the attributes (e.g. timing, sensitivity, explosiveness) necessary to survive an actual street-fight.
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PHILOSOPHY : In our classes, seminars, and instructional materials, the objective is to facilitate self-actualization through the learning process of the physical, psychological, and survival skills that are offered by the Russian Martial Art system.
WHO ARE THE STUDENTS : The System is ideal for people with no martial arts background and is an excellent complementary skill set for soldiers and officers in law enforcement and security, as well as, experienced fighters of any martial arts and military backgrounds.
CLASS SIZE : To ensure individual approach and fast learning, average class size is 15-20 people.
AGE : Training is open to anyone 16 years of age and older.
Contact the instructor, Paul McCaughey by email by clicking : or telephone : 416-533-3352 to learn more about Systema, schedules and pricing.
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The origin of Wing Chun Kung Fu can be found in the turbulent, repressive Ching dynasty of over 250 years ago. It was a time when 90% of the Chinese race, the Hons, were ruled by the 10% minority, the Manchus. The Manchus placed a great amount of unjust law on the Hons. For instance, all the female Hon infants were made to bind their feet so that when they grew up they would be dependent upon their parents or husband. The work opportunity of the Hons was also restricted. They were unable to hold office in Government higher than a certain level. Heavy tax burdens were placed on the country so that the Manchus could have economic control of the Hon people.
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