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Aikido

Aikido = 合気道 = union/harmony energy way = The way of harmonized energy. Founde by Ueshiba, Morihei = 植芝盛平 (1883-12-14/1969-04-26).

• Chicago
  • Midwest Aikido Center [AikidoMAC.org]. 4349 N. Damen Ave., Chicago, IL 60618, (773)477-0123. Nice dojo, very traditional, Aikikai style. Tohei, Akira (1929-07-02/1999-07-02), the most senior Aikido instructor in the U.S. taught there since 1972.
  • United States Center of Real Aikido [USCRA.info]. Shihan, Vladimir Djordjevic. 5904 N. Harlem Ave Chicago, IL 60631. 773-443-8059. Fax 801-409-6108.
• Miscellany
  • Aikido [W]. Here are some of the major styles:
    • Aikikai. The original recognized by the Japanese government in 1940 and led by Ueshiba, Morihei, then his son Ueshiba, Kisshomaru, and then his grandson Ueshiba, Moriteru.
      • Aikikai Foundation [aikikai.or.jp]
      • United States Aikido Federation [usaikifed.com]
    • Daito-ryu. Ueshiba martial foundation was through daito ryu aiki jutsu. It's like aikido with smaller circles.
      • about daito ryu [niagara.com/~zain/html/daitoryu.htm]
      • Daibukan [www.h2.dion.ne.jp/%7Edaibukan/home.html]
    • Shodokan Aikido. A style of aikido which places more emphasis on randori. Founded by Tomiki, Kenji (1900/1979).
      • Japan Aikido Association (JAA) [homepage2.nifty.com/shodokan/en/index.html]
        • 17 basic randori techniques. Complete with animated gifs.
      • Japan Aikido Association U.S.A. (JAAU) [tomiki.org]
        • Kata. The same animated gifs of their 17 basic randori technques but with explanations. These are two person katas.
    • Yoseikan. Founded by Mochizuki, Minoru (1907/2003).
      •  International Yoseikan Budo Federation (IYBF) [yoseikanbudo.com] 
    • Yoshinkan. A "harder" style of aikido founded by Gozo, Shioda (1915-1994).
      • International Yoshinkai Aikido Federation (IYAF) [yoshinkan-aikido.org]
  • Aikido America International / Nihon Aikido Kyokai [aikidoamerica.com]
    • Aikido Training
    • Basic Principles of Aikido. Seiryoku Zenyo = Maximum efficiency with minimum effort. Jita Kyoei = Mutual benefits. Mushin Mugamae = No mind, no posture.
  • Aikido FAQ [AikidoFAQ.com]
  • Aikido3d.com
  • AikidoJournal.com
  • Aikido Primer [http://www.sotnak.com/primer/]. By Eric Sotnak
  • Aikido-World.com
    • Aikido Techniques
  • AikiWeb.com
    • "Maai"
    • "Rhythm and Aikido"
  • Stenudd.com/aikido/. By Stenudd, Stefan.

Archery

This section includes

• bow and arrow.
  • French: arc et flèche.
  • Italian: arco e freccia.
  • German: bogen und pfeil.
  • Portuguese: curva e seta.
  • Spanish: arco y flecha.
• crossbow and bolt.
  • French: arc et boulon en travers.
  • German: kreuzbogen und schraubbolzen.
  • Italian: arco e bullone trasversali.
  • Portuguese: curva e parafuso transversais.
  • Spanish: arco y perno cruzados.
• spear thrower and dart.
  • Australian: woomera.
  • Aztec: atlatl.
  • French: propulseur; lanceur et dard de lance
  • German: speerschleuder und pfeil; Stangenspritzring und pfeil.
  • Inuit: nuiyak.
  • Italian: propulsore. lanciatore e dardo del germoglio.
  • Portuguese: atirador e dart da lança.
  • Spanish: lanzadardo; lanzador y dardo de la lanza; note that spear=lanza, thrower=lanzador, dart=dardo.
  • Sumerian: illuru.

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• Ancient Archery [ancientarchery.com]. They make and sell bows based on  historical designs but also have info.
• Archery.net.
• Archery-IFAA.com. International Field Archery Association.
• Archery.org.
  • FITA (Federation Internationale de Tir a l'Arc).
  • 'The international governing body of archery is the International Archery Federation (FITA). Founded on the 4th of September, 1931 in Lwow, Poland, by seven countries (France, Czech Republic, Sweden, Poland, the United States, Hungary, and Italy), FITA serves to promote and regulate archery world-wide through its more than 130 Member Associations (National Federations or Associations) and in conformity with the Olympic principles. It aims at framing and interpreting the FITA Rules and arranging for the organization of World Championships and other international competitions.'
• Atlatl.com. Info about atlatls but they also sell them.
• CrossbowConnectionMagazine.com
• Crossbows-Bolts.com. 'This website is designed to answer all your questions related to crossbows and accessories, crossbow hunting, and more - so spend a few minutes prowling around this informative website, and enjoy! Also remember to pop over to our community forum for more great crossbow related discussions.'
• HorizontalBowHunter.com
• Northern Plains Atlatl Association [ThudsCave.com/npaa/]. Lots of info including history, historical examples, making, and usage.
• Slinging.org
• TenPointCrossBows.com
• Flight-Toys.com. 'Boomerangs, Slings, Bolas, Atlatls and Throwing Rings [including chakrams, quoits & Aerobies®]. All of these aerodynamic devices have their roots as primitive airborne missiles used by early man for both weaponry and sport. These devices are still in use by both primitive and advanced technology societies today. Flight-Toys is your one-stop-source for information about these flying toys and hunting devices.'
• USArchery.org.
• Wikipedia
  • Bow (weapon)
  • Longbow. A non-recurved bow taller than a person.
  • Yumi. The Japanese bow.
• WorldCrossBow.com. 'The World Crossbow Shooting Association Inc. [WCSA] is an international organisation representing the interests of target and open crossbow shooters around the world.'

Chinese MAs (CMAs)

This includes Gongfu/Kung Fu, WuShu/Wu Shu, Taijiquan/T'ai Chi Ch'uan, etc.

• Local.
  • Martial Arts Training Temple [mantisfist.com]
    • 3716 N. Cicero Ave. Chicago, IL 60641 Phone: 773-545-5490.
    • Near my house.
  • TaiChiCenter-Chicago.com
    • 511 W. Berwyn, Chicago, IL 60640, 773-528-5637
    • Very close to my folk's house!
  • The Philip Nearing School of Wing Chun [wingchunchicago.com]
    • 400 South Green Street, Suite 217, Chicago, IL 60607, 312-226-4516, phil@wingchunchicago.com.
    • Phil trains with us at the Chicago Swordplay Guild (CSG) [chicagoswordplayguild.com] on occassion.
  • Tsai's Kung Fu International [TsaisKungFu.com]
    • 4430 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60625. 773-227-1888. 773-267-1888. --> Relocated. -->
    • 3302 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago, IL 60625. 773-227-1888. LearnKungFu@tsaiskungfu.com.
    • 2005-02-23t00:29:50Z: I've driven by this place many times before. I finally checked this place out the place today while my daughter was at tap dancing class. I spoke with Si Shong Rob Page (rob@TsaisKungFu.com) who seemed nice professional. I love their high warehouse ceilings, their soft sprung floor, and the large variety of equipment they have. Funny thing is that kali! They cover a wide range of CMAs: weapons/empty hands, hard/soft, formal/reality.
      • 2006-06-05: Note that the part of the preceding paragraph in italics was modified today.
• Sun Tzu. The Art of War. Original ca. 6th century BCE.
  • Translated by Thomas Cleary. Boston, MA: Shambhala, 1988. 0-8777-3452-6.
  • The Illustrated Art of War. Translated by Thomas Cleary. Boston, MA: Shambhala, 1998. 1570624224. [Amazon]
  • Gutenberg.org/etext/132. Free online.
  • Sonshi.com/learn.html. Free online.
• Wikipedia
  • Chinese martial arts
  • List of Chinese martial arts
  • The three major internal styles
    • Baguazhang
    • Tai Chi Chuan
    • Xingyiquan
  • Five Animals_(martial arts). The Five Animals of Chinese Martial Arts, Snake (Earth), Tiger (Metal), Crane (Wood), Leopard (Water), and Dragon (Fire), are often corresponded to the five elements.
  • Shaolin kung fu
  • Wing chun = 詠春
    • Muk Yan Jong = 木人樁 = wooden man post = wooden dummy
    • Chi Sao = 黐手 = sticky hand
  • Yin and Yang
  • Pushing hands
• Miscellany
  • Chinavoc.com.
    • Info and shop on all sorts of Chinese things.
    • Kung Fu
  • DragonsList.com. 'The Largest Kung Fu Community on the web!'
  • Great River Taoist Center [grtc.org]. Headed by Scott M. Rodell. He studies historical CMA and has similarities with the historical WMA community. He is a moderator for Chinese Swords & Swordsmanship at the Sword Forum International [SwordForum.com].
    • Videos
  • iKungFu.net. 'We are an Australian owned company which specialises in eBooks on Chinese Kung Fu forms in consultation with Masters in Mainland China. Our founders have had over 20 years experience in Chinese Kung Fu and Tai Chi.'
  • Kung Fu Magazine [ezine.KungFuMagazine.com]
    • The Kung Fu Glossary
  • KungFuCinema.com
  • KungFu-Wusu.com
  • Shaolin.com.
    • 'Shaolin Gung Fu Institute'
    • 'This site has been developed to provide information to the public regarding the traditions of the Shaolin order, including Shaolin martial arts (kung fu) and philosophy. It is dedicated to those Shaolin priests that risked their lives to flee a country wracked by civil war so that Shaolin knowledge might survive even if the temples themselves did not. This web site is a testament to their legacy.'
  • Shaolin.com.au
    • 'On these pages you will find some of the most interesting, comprehensive and unusual information on the art of Shaolin Kung Fu. You will also find information on our Venues, our current & future instructors, curriculum, around 200 different traditional Chinese weapons, about health and how you can also train much of this at home with Shaolin Cyber Kung Fu Program.'
    • The 5 Shaolin Kung Fu Weapon Groups
    • The Spirit of Liang-I Shaolin Kung Fu
  • Siulam.info
    • 'Here you can find everything you'd like to learn about the Hung Ga Gungfu style, the style of the late Wong Feihung. The style is also known as Hung Ga Kung Fu, Hung Gar, Hung Kar, Hung Kuen, Siulam Hung Pai and Fu Hok Pai.'
    • Tit Sin Kyun form
    • Hung Ga Fighting Theory
  • Tai Chi and Qigong [GodServer.com/TaiChi.shtml]
  • T'ai Chi Collection [http://www.m.isar.de/denner/neijia/]. Nice explorations on the language.
  • Tai Chi Society [taichisociety.com]. An Australian school that has some articles.
  • WingChun.com
  • WLE.com. 'Wing Lam Kung Fu' or 'Wing Lam Enterprises' is California school that also has a web store.
  • YMAA.com. 'Yang's Martial Arts Association'
    • YMAAPub.com
    • YMAASchool.com
      • "A Brief History of the Chinese Martial Arts"
    • Seminars

Filipino MAs (FMAs)

• "20th-Century Arnis: The Reemergence of a Warrior's Art, Part 1", Part 2, and Part 3. By Mark V. Wiley.
• AllianceMartialArts.com/arnis.htm
  • "Sinawali Mapping: Making Sense of Double Stick Patterns"
• AuthenticBelaDiri.com/kali.htm. School in San Francisco, CA.
• Bakbakan.com
  • 'Bakbakan International is a brotherhood of martial artists from different disciplines of martial arts. It is not a style nor representative of any single style. It is a center for the sharing of ideas, techniques and knowledge.'
  • Some good articles and some PMA-specific books offered. They also sell PMA equipment and aluminum blades.
• Bandalan Doce Peres [bandalan.com]
  • A school in Hayward, California, USA.
  • Eskrima tournament rules [bandalan.com/wekafrules.htm]. "World Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation Rules and Regulations Governing Tournament Competition Draft June, 2002 This rulebook is a slightly modified version of the original "Eskrima-Kali-Arnis Tournament Rules", written by Grandmaster Dioniso Cañete in 1991."
• Black-Eagle.org. Some very nice content about history and weapons.
• DoceParesInternational.com
  • 'Doce Pares was founded on January 11, 1932 by a small group of Eskrima Masters spearheaded by Eulogio Cañete, Lorenzo Saavedra and Teodoro Saavedra.'
  • Cebu City, Philippines
  • Some associated schools:
    • Bandalan.com. In San Jose, CA.
    • DocePares.net. 'Filipino Martial Arts Academy' in Sacramento, CA.
    • DoceParesUSA.com. PIMA Academy (Philippine Integrated MAs) in Jersey City, NJ.
• DogBrothers.com
  • Headed by Marc Denny (aka Crafty Dog).
  • The Dog Brothers are known for their "real" contact PMAs. They only use fencing masks and hockey gloves. The were considered too extreme for the UFC (the supposed anything-goes matches).
  • Has some online videos.
• "Outline of LaCoste Kali"
• Eskrima.com. San Miguel Eskrima, founded by Filemond D. Canete.
• Filipino Martial Arts Forum [fmaforum.org]
• FilipinoLinks.com/Sports/Martial_Arts/index.html
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on the Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) [martialartsresource.com/anonftp/pub/eskrima/digests/fmafaq.htm]
• Geocities.com/TheTropics/Bay/1216/cabales/cabales.html
  • 'Khalid Khan's webpage of Historical Photos of Serrada Eskrima featuring Angel Cabales'
  • 'Angel Ovalles Cabales was born in 1917, in the island of Visaya, in south-central Philippines. He learned the Close Range stick-fighting system of SERRADA from a master named Felicissimo Dizon.'
  • 'His art of escrima is different from other styles of escrima in many components, such as the next-move sampling and checking in each of Serrada's counters for the 12 Strikes of the Serrada system, the LOCK & BLOCK method, the FLOW fighting method, the REVERSAL principles, and other concepts.'
• Inosanto.com. 'The highly sophisticated and comprehensive martial art from the Philippines is weapon based, but ultimately an empty hand system. The Filipino martial arts taught at the Inosanto Academy are drawn from 26 primary sources, the instructors who Magulang Na Guro Dan Inosanto has spent his life training under. With influences such as the late Grandmaster John La Coste, Magulang Na Guro Dan Inosanto has developed a program that introduces students to 12 main areas, including, but not limited to single stick, double stick, stick & dagger, double dagger, panatukan (Filipino boxing), Sikaran (Filipino kicking methods), Kuntao & Silat. In the US as long ago as the 1500's, the Filipino Martial Arts have something to benefit everyone. Developed for "mass attack" as well as single opponent confrontations, the training heightens student's awareness of their surroundings and teaches them to use their environment as tools of combat. Everyday objects, such as umbrellas, books, bandannas, etc., become effective means of self-defense in the hands of a properly trained individual. Use of left and right hand techniques develop coordination. Drills and techniques taught in a fluid, non-restrictive manner allow students to enhance their natural attributes and improve their sense of timing, speed, awareness, balance, agility, and confidence.'
• KaliSilat.com.
• KBS System of Filipino Martial Arts [stevekbs.tripod.com]
  • "History of Eskrima, Pre-1900"
• LamecoEskrima.com. 'In 1981, Edgar Sulite (1957-1997) created the Lameco System of Eskrima. The name Lameco is actually three words joined together. La = Largo (long) me = Medio (Middle) co = Corto (close)'
• MartialArtsResource.com/filipino/filframe.htm
  • A fair number of PMA links.
  • "Arnis: A Question of Origins"
  • FMA FAQ. Excellent resource. If you had to have 1 link on the FMAs, then pick this one.
• Martial-Way.com/kali.html
• ModernArnis.com
  • The site of Remy A. Presas (1936-2001), "The Father of Modern Arnis". Videos and books on sale.
  • Technique of the Month [modernarnis.net/technique/month.shtml]
• PAMAusa.com. 'Princeton Academy of Martial Arts'. A school in New Jersey, USA. They also sell equipment and videos.
• PSDTC.com.
  • 'Practical Self Defense Training Center'
  • Their Additional Information section has a nice expansion on the 12 areas of Kali.
• ShotokanKarate.ca/kali-ecrima%20terminology.htm
• Some of the Major Weapons of the Moros
• "Tested Tough: The Fearsome Fighting Blades of the Philippines"
• Videos
  • PHILIPPINES MARTIAL ARTS 1 [youtube.com/watch?v=7DUmU4T3LdM; 04:56]. Short documentary filmed in the Philippines of different FMAs.
• VillabrilleLargusaKali.com. 'The Villabrille-Largusa Kali System is a Filipino Martial Art founded by the late Grand Master Floro Villabrille and Grand Master Ben Largusa.'
• WEKAF.com. World Eskrima-Kali-Arnis Federation.
• WEKAF.net. World Eskrima-Kali-Arnis Federation.
• Wikipedia
  • Filipino martial arts
  • Eskrima
  • Modern Arnis
  • Sikaran

Full Contact

Full contact combat sports like boxing, Muay Thai, and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).

• Boxing [W]
  • boxinggyms.com
    • Handwraps: How To Guide
  • Boxing styles and technique [W]
  • Doghouse Boxing [DoghouseHoxing.com]
  • fightbeat.com
  • International Boxing Research Organization [ibroresearch.com]
    • All Time Rankings
  • Ringside.com
• Kickboxing [W]
  • Adithada [W]. Indian kickboxing.
  • Lethwei [W]. Burmese kickboxing.
  • Muay Thai. Thai kickboxing.
    • Muay Thai [W].
    • Thai Boxing Association of the U.S.A. (TBA-USA) [thaiboxing.com]
      • TBA Techniques
      • Vocabulary
  • Pradal Serey [W]. Khmer kickboxing.
  • Sanshou [W]. Aka Sanda. Chinese kickboxing.
  • Savate [W]. French kickboxing with shoes.
    • SavateAustralia.com
    • BridgemanSavate.com
  • Shoot boxing [W]. Japanese kickboxing that also allows standup submissions.
  • Yaw Yan. Filipino kickboxing. Has a "Mountain storm kick" which is essentially a downward Muay Thai roundhouse kick.
    • Yawyan [W]
    • YawYan.com. 'It sounds chinese, the movements slightly resemble that of Thai-Boxing and Korea's Tae-kwon-do but the origin is strictly Filipino. Yaw-Yan is billed as the Philippine's most lethal martial art. The acknowledged originator of Yaw-Yan is Grandmaster Napoleon A. Fernandez, a native of Quezon province, himself an undefeated All-asian and Far-East Kickboxing champion. The word Yaw-Yan was derived from the two last syllables of "Sayaw ng Kamatayan" meaning "Dance of Death".'
  • Leagues
    • International Kickboxing Federation (IKF) [ikfkickboxing.com]
    • International Sport Karate/Kickboxing Association (ISKA) [iska.com]
    • K-1. A large Japanese league with international competitors.
      • K-1 [W]
      • k-1.co.jp
    • World Federation of Kickboxing [wfk-gov.com]
• Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) [W]. Distinct from No Holds Barred (NHB) or vale tudo = "anything goes" (in Portugese) fighting, since MMA is a sport with rules. The combat sport closest to NHB was Pankration of Ancient Greece which only barred biting and eye gouging.
  • Leagues
    • Largest leagues
      • International Fight League (IFL) [W]. U.S.A. based. Teams of 5 fighters. 2007: This league was the first MMA league to be on broadcast TV (Fox). The 2007 Chicago Read Bears was coached by Igor Zinoviev.
      • Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). U.S.A. based.
        • Ultimate Fighting Championship [W]
        • Ultimate Fighting Championship [ufc.com]
      • PRIDE. Japan based.
        • PRIDE Fighting Championships [W]
        • PRIDE Fighting Championships [pridefc.com]
    • Other leagues
      • Cage Rage [W]. U.K. based.
      • DEEP [W]. Japan based.
      • Elite Fighting Championship (EFC) [W]. Canada based.
      • Freestyle Fighting Championship (FFC) [W]. U.S.A. based.
      • International Mixed Martial Arts Competitions (IMMAC) [immacfight.com]. U.S.A. based --Chicago, IL based actually.
      • King of the Cage (KOTC). U.S.A. based.
        • King of the Cage [W]
        • King of the Cage [kingofthecage.com]
      • Mixed Fighting Championship (MFC) [W]. U.S.A. based.
      • Pancrase [W]. Japan based.
      • Rumble on the Rock [W]. Hawaii based.
      • Shooto. Japan based.
        • Shooto [W]
        • shootoamericas.com
        • x-shooto.jp
      • Strikeforce [W]. U.S.A. based.
      • TKO Major League MMA [W]. Canada based.
      • World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) [W]. U.S.A. based.
      • World Fighting Alliance (WFA) [W]. U.S.A. based.
      • ZST [W]. Japan based. Striking on the ground prohibited.
  • Miscellany
    • lockflow.com. News, articles, techniques (pictures & text instead of video is faster), forums, etc.
    • Daido Juku [W]. Founded in 1981 by Azuma Takashi (a former Kyokushin Karate champion).
      • daidojuku.com. Their particular kind of clear plastic headgear available there too.
    • Sherdog [sherdog.com]. MMA news.
    • mma.tv
    • thefightgame.tv
    • UFCJunkie.com

Guns

• Local
  • Airsoft Chicago [airsoftchicago.com]
    • 19733 Bauer Rd Wilmington, Illinois 60481. Near Kankakee River State Park.
  • Maxon Shooters Supplies & Indoor Range [maxonshooters.com]
    • 1226 Rand Road, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016. 847-298-GUNS (4867).
    • Fees: $15.95 per hour handguns. $17.50 per hour long guns. $135 per 12 visits.
  • Midewst Guns [midwestguns.com].
    • 8565 Plainfield Road, Lyons, Illinois 60534. 708-447-4848.
    • Fees: $15 all day, $12 all day with ammo purchase, Fridays half price, $200 all year. [As of 2006-08-14]
  • NapervilleSportsmansClub.org.
    • 'Incorporated in 1937, The Naperville Sportsman's Club is the current legacy of gun clubs dating back to the 1880's. The property, owned by the City of Naperville and leased to the Park District, was developed by the Sportsman's Club in the late 1940s. The Naperville Sportsman's Club is dedicated to the preservation of our outdoor heritage and the conservation of our natural resources. We promote shotgun shooting sports, placing emphasis on safety, education, training, and recreation. To protect our environment we use non-toxic ammunition and targets.'
    • I've done trap shooting at their fine outdoor range. As a non-member and non-resident, it was $5 per round of trap (25 targets) plus $5 for ammo.
    • Hours: Sunday 12:00/18:00, Thursday 18:00/22:00.
    • Location: Just south of West Street & Martin Avenue, Naperville, IL.
    • Phone: (630)420-9816
• Organizations
  • AGSFoundation.com. 'The Americans for Gun Safety Foundation, a project of the Tides Center, a Section 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, seeks to educate Americans on existing gun laws and new policy options for reducing access to guns by criminals and children and to promote responsible gun ownership. The AGS Foundation supports the rights of individuals to own firearms.'
    • Glossary
  • ATF.gov. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, US Department of Justice.
    • National Licensing Center
  • CartridgeCollectors.org. ' The IAA [International Ammunition Association] was founded over 40 years ago [ca. 1960] to serve cartridge collectors and professionals in the areas of ammunition research and forensics.'
    • A Cartridge Collector's Glossary. Excellent illustrations.
  • FirearmsLawCenter.org. "The Firearms Law Center is dedicated to reducing gun violence. Our goal is to serve communities nationwide by providing information and resources relating to the regulation of firearms at the federal, state and local levels. "
    • Illinois State Law Summary
  • IPSC.org. International Practical Shooting Confederation.

    • 'In practical shooting, the competitor must try to blend accuracy, power, and speed, into a winning combination. Targets are 75 centimeters by 45 centimeters with a 15 centimeter center representing the "A zone" or bullseye. Most shooting takes place at close range, with rare shots out to 45 meters. Hitting a 15 centimeter A zone at 45 meters or less might seem easy to an experienced pistol shooter, but in IPSC only full power pistols are allowed (9mm or larger). This power minimum reflects the heritage of this modern sport, and mastering a full power handgun is considerably more difficult than shooting a light recoiling target pistol especially when the competitor is trying to go as fast as possible. Time, also plays a factor. In Comstock scored stages, the scores are divided by the time, adding to the challenge. Competitors may enter any one of five Divisions depending on the style of firearm they use.

      Multiple targets, moving targets, targets that react when hit, penalty carrying targets mixed-in, or even partially covering shoot targets, obstacles, movement, competitive tactics, and, in general, any other relevant difficulty the course designer can dream up all combine to keep the competitors enthusiastic and the spectators entertained. While the rules of IPSC state that the course of fire should be practical and diversity is to be encouraged, to keep the sport from becoming too formalized or standardized. In fact, some matches even contain surprise stages where no one knows in advance what to expect.

      Although the roots are martial in origin, the sport matured from these beginnings, just as karate, fencing, or archery developed from their origins. Now, IPSC shooting is an international sport, emphasizing safety and safe gun handling, accuracy, power, and speed, in major competitions around the globe. The crowning glory for practical shooting is to become the IPSC World Champion. '

    • PPSA.org.ph. Philippine Practical Shooting Association.
  • NRA.org. National Rifle Association.
    • ISRA.org. Illinois State Rifle Association.
    • NRAILA.org. ' Established in 1975, the Institute for Legislative Action (ILA) is the "lobbying" arm of the National Rifle Association of America. ILA is committed to preserving the right of all law-abiding individuals to purchase, possess and use firearms for legitimate purposes as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. '
      • Compendium of State Firearms Laws
      • Gun Laws
  • Packing.org. "This is a great place to find out how to legally carry a concealed weapon, if it is possible in your state."
    • Packing.org page for Illinois
    • As of 2004-03, the right to concealed carry of firearms is:
      • Denied in: DC, IL, KS, NE, WI (5/53 = 9.4%)
      • Restricted in: CA, DE, HI, IA, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PR, RI, VI (11/53 = 20.8%)
      • Enabled in: all other states (37/53 = 69.8%)
• Wikipedia.org
  • Airsoft
  • Blackpowder
  • Bullet
  • Cartridge (firearms)
    • List of cartridges by caliber
    • List of handgun cartridges
    • List of rifle cartridges 
    • Table of pistol and rifle cartridges by year 
  • Gun
  • Firearm
  • List of individual weapons of the U.S. Armed Forces
  • Point shooting
• Miscellany
  • "20 Most-Asked Shotgun Questions". Via About.com.
  • Cruffler.com. 'a site dedicated to the needs of the firearms historian, collector and enthusiast "The Internet's Premier Electronic Magazine for the Firearms Historian, Collector, and Shooter"  '
  • FirearmsTactical.com
    • "Shotgun Home Defense Ammunition"
  • Gun Kata [W]. A fictional martial art.
  • GunsMagazine.com
  • m1911.org
  • SaveTheGuns.com.
    • Glossary
  • Shooting-Hunting.com. 'This site is a worldwide data base of 19668 providers of products and services, covering the shooting-hunting industries.'
  • ShootingTimes.com
  • ShotgunWorld.com
  • Lib.uchicago.edu/~llou/guns.html
  • users.frii.com/gosplow/cgsa.html
    • 'Christian Guide to Small Arms.'
    • I'm sure Jesus would make a site like this ... NOT! Even taking Luke 22:35-38 into account.
    • On the other hand it has good content.

Historical European Swordplay (HES)

• Chicago
  • ChicagoSwordplayGuild.com (former site at CSG).
    • I'm a member of the CSG.
    • Located in Chicago, IL. Founded by Bjorn Skaptason, Greg Mele, and Mark Rector.
    • Does HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts) but with particular interest in HES. Membership at one location allows you to practice at the other locations.
    • Pulaski Park. Hosts the main classes.
      • Location: 1419 W. Blackhawk Street, Chicago, IL 60622 (a few blocks SE of Ashland and North), in the assembly hall. Park District of Chicago: (312)742-7559
      • Fee:
        • $90 for 12 week Intro.
        • $80/quarter or $280/year for regular membership.
      • Schedule:
        • Sat 9:30-11:30 am for Intro.
        • Sat 11:30-3 pm for regular members.
        • Wed 6-9 pm for regular members, more open instruction.
    • Oak Park, IL. At Fox Center or Longfellow School or wherever it is this season.. Long sword classes only.
      • Location: Fox Center is at 640 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60304. Park District of Oak Park: (708)383-0002.
      • Fee: $60 ($90 for non residents) for 6 week Intro.
      • Schedule: Tue 7-8:30 pm.
    • 
    • CSG Yahoo Group for members only. Email is SwordPlayGuild@YahooGroups.com.
    • CSG Yahoo Group for the public.
    • MrDanKelly.com did a few articles about the CSG that were originally published in the Chicago Reader:
      • "When Anachronists Attack!" [2004-02-27]
      • "Chicago Swordplay Guild". A longer version of the article.
    • Here are some schools that the CSG has a close relationship with.
      • AllianceMartialarts.com
        • 'School of International Arms Historical and Modern Day'
        • Located in Alpine, NY. Founded by Pete Kautz and Mike May.
        • Particularly good with close-quarters combat. They use American Heritage, Chinese, Medieval German, Filipino, Modern Combatives, and whatever they can get.
        • Articles. EG:
          • "Renaissance Knife Fighting"
          • "The Manly Art of Quarter-Staff"
          • "Airsoft Pistols for Tactical Training"
          • "Natural Health & Self Tempering: 5 Fundamentals of Old-School Physical Culture Offer You a Lifetime of Vitality!"
        • Techniques illustrated
        • Links
      • GallowglassAcademy.org
        • 'Training, Tradition, Defence ... Gallowglass Academy, Inc., provides an eclectic variety of short classes and seminars to the Student of Defence. Law Enforcement Officers and their Agencies will find a range of Police Combatives and Firearms Training Seminars. Civilians also may choose among Martial Arts and Firearms-related classes. The Scholar of Western Martial Arts will find classes on Rapier and Sidesword, as well as workshops with guest instructors expert in other historical combat styles.'
        • Located in Leaf River, IL 61047, which is only 100 miles (160 km) northwest of Chicago. Run by C. Allen Reed, a former member of the CSG in good standing.
      • MASHS.org.
        • 'Mid-Atlantic Society for Historic Swordsmanship ... MASHS then is a group of dedicated enthusiasts and practitioners who come together to study, analyze, and practice Historical European Swordsmanship and Western Martial Arts. Our focus is on Medieval weapons, Renaissance sword arts, and later period dueling swords. We use real techniques based on historical manuals and treatises. We also develop practical tactical experience through drilling and safe bouting using historically accurate replica weapons and simulators.
        • Located near Washington D.C. Founded by Larry Tom. The Order of the Seven Hearts sub-group was founded by Tom Leoni.
        • Focuses on Western swordsmanship. The Order focuses on Fabris rapier.
      • StMartinsAcademy.com and Geocities.com/St_Martins_Academy/.
        • 'St. Martin's Academy is located in Madison, Wisconsin. The primary focus of the Academy is the study and application of medieval combat--this includes wrestling, dagger and swordplay, staff, spear, pollaxe and various other staff weapons. The core program revolves around the study of basic combat principles in combination with the specific techniques and methods described by various manuals of the medieval period. Currently, the primary manual of study is the Flos Duelletorum of Fiore dei Liberi. Other manuals that are studied are by Vadi, Talhoffer, Marozzo, Silver, Swetnam, di Grassi, and the anonymous Tower MS I.33. There are so many manuals available (and even more are coming to light), and in consideration of St. Martin's goals of studying medieval combat, the Academy will certainly examine others in the future.'
        • Located in Madison, WI. Founded and run by Bob Charron one of the lead authorities on the Getty-Ludwig copy of Fior di Battaglia (The Flower of Battle) by Fiore dei Liberi.
        • A sister school to the CSG.
      • Schola Saint George [ScholaSaintGeorge.org]
        • "Historical combat techniques for both armoured and unarmoured competition and personal development."
        • Located in Union City, CA. Founded by Brian Price and Robert Holland.
        • A sister school to the CSG.
        • Arms, Armour & Protective Gear. Excellent listing of equipment needed for WMAs and where to get it.
        • Shinai-based longsword experiment [scholasaintgeorge.org/shinai.html]. 'Making a shinai-based longsword simulator'
        • Selected Technique Snippet Videos
        • Links
• Rapier
  • Prima Spada School of Fence [homepage.powerup.com.au/~pssf/]
    • Student Manual. Based on Salvator Fabris.
  • "Questions and Answers About the Rapier" [TheARMA.org/Youth/RapierOutline.htm]
  • SalvatorFabris.com/RapierGlossary.html
  • SwordForum.com/articles/ams/char-rapier.php. "Characteristics of the Rapier". Excellent article. Traces the evolution and characteristics of the rapier. Classical explanation of the superiority of the point over the edge (as well as critique of this explanation).
    • A displaced point can be re-aligned faster than an edge.
    • A sword raised for a cut leaves the body exposed to a counter thrust.
    • The point reaches the target faster than the edge because it travels in a straight line, whereas the later has to move in a curved path.
    • The thrust is deadlier than the cut.
• Miscellany
  • Academie Duello [academieduello.com]. 'a school of European Swordplay, based in Vancouver British Columbia, with a sister school in Seattle, Washington. We specialize in the Rapier, Backsword, Sidesword, Longsword, and grappling techniques of Europe from 1300 to 1700 AD.'
  • Association for Historical Fencing [AHFI.org]
    • The Association for Historical Fencing "exists to encourage and preserve the arts of classical and historical fencing".
    • They do the annual MWAW (Western Martial Arts Workshop) in Amsterdam, NY. Previous WMAWs have included rapier, small sword, and armored tournaments.
    • The CSG has attended their events.
    • Resources. Nice. Includes PDFs of texts from the 1500s-1600s.
    • The Macdonald Academy of Arms. Scotland.
    • "Daggers of the Mind: Towards a Historiography of Fencing"
  • ClassicalFencing.com.
    • ' Dedicated to preserving and promoting in classical fencing and historical swordplay, the true art, science and spirit of the sword. Our name is taken from our motto "In Ferro Veritas," which means "In the Sword is Truth." '
    • Article List
      • Demystification of the Spanish School by Maestro Ramón Martínez
      • ' Use of the Word "Sparring" ' by Maestro Ramón Martínez
      • "The Teachings of Marozzo" By Giovanni Rapisardi Edited By William E. Wilson
  • Dawn Duellists Society [dawnduellists.co.uk]. 'a historical fencing group studying the martial art of fencing, based in the centre of Edinburgh, Scotland's capital. We aim to replicate as closely as possible the study of the arts of fencing in Western Europe from the 13th to 19th centuries.'
  • EJMAS.com/jwma/articles/2000/jwmaart_hand_0500.html. "A Matter of Time" by Stephan Hand.
  • FencingOnline.com
    • "From Dueling to Fencing"
  • FioreDeiLiberi.org/gallery. Tons if images of historical art, historical texts, antique items, and modern practitioners of WMAs.
  • Gregory Daub's Pictorial Glossary of Armor Terms. Nice. Much like what I've been putting together.
  • HistoricalFencing.org.
    • 'HistoricalFencing.org is a nexus of several distinct but associated entities. It was created by, and is maintained by, Ken Mondschein (who is, among other things, a fencing historian and student at the Martinez Academy of Arms) as a low-bandwidth, high-content site on historical fencing. The other folks involved are Paul Macdonald (Macdonald Academy of Arms and Macdonald Armouries), Bob Brooks (Hotspur School of Defense), and Jared Kirby (Martinez Academy student, vendor of historical fencing treatises, fencer, actor, and stage choreographer extraordinaire).'
    • The Compendium of the Sword
      • The same Ken Mondschein of CorporateMofo.com!
      • It's All in the Timing: Concepts of Combative Timing in Historical Italian Swordsmanship
    • NDDS (New Dawn Duellists Society).
  • Homepage.powerup.com.au/~pssf/.
    • 'Prima Spada School of Fence'
    • Spanish style rapier.
    • Documents
  • How to Study Historical Swordplay
    • 'Elizabethan Fencing and the Art of Defence'
    • Period Manuals. Including PDFs of Agrippa, di Grassi, Capo Ferro, Giganti, etc.
  • Iron Door School of Arms [HistoricalFencing.com].
    • 'The nation's only private free-standing facility built exclusively for historical fencing practice. Over 930 sq ft. of floor space with 16 ft. ceiling clearance .' [2005].
    • Run by John Clements in Dallas, GA.
  • Isidore-of-Seville.com/dueling/. 'Duels and Dueling on the Web'
    • Rob Roy MacGregor (Liam Neeson) with broadsword, and foppish Archibald Cunningham (Tim Roth) with rapier.
  • Jan.ucc.nau.edu/~wew/fencing.html.
  • Malipiero.com. 'In 1995 Massimo Malipiero founded the "Compagnia de' Malipiero" whose aims are not only the historical research and the practice of swordfighting, but also the teaching of the italian fencing covering the period from the 13th to 20th Century. This sport discipline follows the original rules of the art of swordsmanship practiced by the nobility in private or public duels and in battles. Therefore it requires a good training under a qualified supervision.'
  • Martinez-Destreza.com. 'The Martinez Academy of Arms is a unique school that preserves the tradition of fencing as the study of the sword in its realistic application in personal combat. Entering the Academy, one steps into another era and finds a serious group of practitioners dedicated to the art of the sword. '
  • Mike's European Fencing and Swordsmanship: Basic Terminology and Fencing Tempo.
  • Nova Scrima [novascrimia.com]. Italian martial arts, including moderna (modern) and storica (historical).
  • Oakeshott's Typology - an Introduction
  • Old World Martial Arts [italianswordplay.com]. 'a school of European Swordplay, based in Kent Washington, with a sister school in Vancouver British Columbia. We specialize in the Rapier, Backsword, Sidesword, Longsword, and grappling techniques of Europe from 1300 to 1700 AD.'
  • Riposte.org.uk
    • Database. A glossary of sorts.
  • SalvatorFabris.com
    • Rapier Glossary
    • The Fabris Wheel
  • Scherma-Antica.org
    • Federazione Italiana Scherma Antica E Storica (FISAS, the Italian Ancient and Historical Fencing Federation).
    • 'The Italian Ancient and Historical Fencing Federation, (FISAS) was found in order to preserve the traditional teachings of the Art and the Science of True Fencing. FISAS has been active in Italy since 1995 and documents with others qualified international organisations the main groups of styles: Ancient Fencing, Historical Fencing and Classical Fencing. '
    • Scuola italiana. Bibliography of many Italian period texts.
  • Scherma-Tradizionale.org. 'The International Masters at Arms Federation [IMAF] is an organization of professional teachers of Historical and Classical fencing, that is to say, fencing of the 14th through the 19th centuries, based on surviving traditions and historical documentation
  • SchooleOfDefence.co.uk
  • SchoolOfTheSword.com. 'The School of the Sword is a small group dedicated to researching and providing accurate public displays of historical swordplay. Originally formed in 1998 by Gary Stewart and Jason Haggerty, the group has since grown and is a member group of the British Federation for Historical Swordplay.'
  • Scrima Torino [ScrimaTorino.it]
    • 'L'Arte Italiana del Combattimento'
    • Manoscritti e trattati di Scherma Storica. Bibliographies of many Italian period texts.
  • The Secret History of the Sword by Nick Evangelista [swordhistory.com].
  • SirWilliamHope.org
    • 'The Linacre School of Defence. Studying the historical British martial arts of smallsword, backsword and pugilism.'
    • The Works of George Silver comprising "Paradoxes of Defence" and "Bref Instrutions vpõ my Pradoxes of Defense" . Edited and with an introduction by Cyril G.R. Matthey. London: 1898. Scans from plates.
  • Stoccata.org
    • 'The Stoccata School of Defence is based in Sydney, Australia, and is dedicated to the study of European swordsmanship. We use replicas of historic weapons, and systems and techniques drawn from fencing manuals and treatises written between the thirteenth and eighteenth centuries. We offer regular courses of instruction in Italian rapier, single sword (in various styles, mostly English), including the use of companion weapons, and German long sword. English long sword and staff weapons are also taught, and research is being conducted in various other areas.'
      • Articles
        • "The Highland Cotun" by Paul Wagner.
      • Online Manuals. Includes some scans.
        • Joseph Swetnam. The Schoole of the Noble and Worthy Science of Defence. 1617.
        • G.A. Pallas Armata. 1639.
  • SwordSchool.com.
    • 'The School of European Swordsmanship, founded and run by Guy Windsor, teaches the historically accurate use of most European sword types from the period 1300 to 1900 AD, according to the principles written down by the original Masters. We practise these styles as a martial art; this is not re-enactment, sport-fencing, live-role-playing or theatrical stage fighting, though many students do engage in these activities.'
    • I have his book, The Swordsman's Companion, and it is excellent.
  • The Academy of European Swordsmanship [The-AES.org]. 'Our mission is to further the academic and physical study of western swordsmanship and martial arts.'
  • VArmouries.com/WildRose/. 'Knights of the Wild Rose: Swordfight performers for - stage, film, & special occassions.
    • Flos Duellatorum in Armis (Flower of Battle), 1410 by Fiore dei Liberi. A full translation with the original illustrations.

Judo and Jujutsu

柔道 = ju do = judo. 柔術 = ju jutsu = jujutsu = ju-jutsu = ju-jitsu = jujitsu = jiu jitsu = jiu-jitsu. Also covers yawara, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (GJJ), and Small Circle Jujutsu.

• Chicago
  • Carlson Gracie Federation [carlsongraciefederation.com].
    • Fitness Formula - Old Town, 1235 N Lasalle Chicago, IL 60610 (312) 640-1235. Also http://www.fitnessformulaclubs.com/oldtown/.
    • Chief instructor Gracie, Carlson Jr., son of Gracie, Carlson Sr., son of Gracie, Carlos, co-founder of GJJ.
  • Chicago Judo Black Belt Association [ChiJudo.com soon ChicagoJudo.org].
  • Combat Arts Institute [CombatArts.org]. Recommended by several people with the CSG.
  • Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu [chicagojiujitsu.com].
    • 4900 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60625, (773)334-5189. ChicagoJiuJitsu@aol.com.
    • Chief instructors Eddie & Adem Redzovic.
    • I walked by their triangle corner real estate when I was picking up my kids, but they were closed then. I did see them demo their stuff on cable TV. They seemed pleasant and straight forward.
  • Judo-Jujitsu Institute [http://www.geocities.com/jjichicago/jji.html]. 'The First Martial Arts School in the Midwest, Since 1938 providing the Chicago Community with top level instructors from their native country Japan, Starting with Sense Tamura who passed To Sense Namba the current Shihan (head instructor) with Sense Hollis Barnett (5 Dan Kodokan) as Main Instructor.'
  • Pedro Vianna Jiu-Jitsu [pedrovianna.com]. 1753 N. Kimball Ave., Chicago, IL 60647. 773-756-7889.
  • Rio Jiu Jitsu Academy [riojj.com]. 1673 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60647. 773-235-3200. Pete "The Greek" Letsos.
  • Titan Combat [titancombat.com]. A "Chicago-based Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & No-Gi Submission Grappling league".
  • Tohkon Judo Academy [tohkon.com].
    • 4427 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois 60640, (773)784-7766. In the same building as the Japanese American Service Committee (JASC) and down the street from Little Quiapo, a little Filipino restaurant.
    • I've practiced here a bit. A very good traditional judo dojo.
  • Univ of Chicago Jujitsu Club [http://jujitsu-club.uchicago.edu/jujutsu.html]
• Brazilian JJ
  • BJJ.org
    • 'BJJ.Org is an information site for students of the martial art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, as developed by the Gracie family. ... In 1914 a Japanese Judo and jiu-jitsu master named Mitsuo Maeda (called Count Koma) came to Brazil. In return for help from the Brazilian politician Gastao Gracie, Koma taught jiu-jitsu to Gastao's son Carlos. Carlos in turn taught his brothers (most notably Helio). They went on to further refine the art via constant no-rules competition, developing what is now known as Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.'
    • Techniques illustrated. 'Most of the techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu address grappling on the ground. There are some takedowns, self-defense techniques, and striking, but the core of the art involves improving, maintaining, or defending ground positions; along with submissions such as chokes and armlocks. Most of the techniques are organized around specific positions. BJJ is sometimes described as "position first, then submission". What follows is a small sampling of the many hundreds of techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.'
  • Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Techniques [MartialArtsResource.com/DA/bjj.html]. Short illustrated guide to the basics of BJJ, in particular the mount and the guard.
  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Techniques [austinjiujitsu.com/budo/bjj/chapter-nav.html]. A decent catalog in text.
  • Gracie.com.
    • Family tree
  • Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy [gracieacademy.com]
    • Family tree
  • Gracie Seminars [gracieseminars.com]. 'information on organising Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Seminars, including information on the individual instructors.'
  • International Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Federation [550media.com/igjjf]
    • Family tree
• Small Circle JJ
  • JujitsuAmerica.org. 'Jujitsu America's humble beginnings came about in 1978, under the direction of Prof. Wally Jay. The name Jujitsu America was actually coined by Prof. Willy Cahill.'
  • SmallCircleJujitsu.com. 'This site is the only accurate online source of information about Small Circle Jujitsu™, as it is overseen by Professor Wally Jay and Professor Leon Jay.'
• Traditional/Japanese Judo/Jujutsu
  • American Judo and Jujitsu Federation [AJJF.org]
  • International Judo Federation. [IJF.org]
  • Ju-Jitsu International Federation [JJIFWweb.com]. 'The JJIF is the international forum for Ju-Jitsu where the National Official Sport Authorities can debate issues related to the practice of Ju-Jitsu in order to establish International Programmes and activities, and in order to elect the institutions, which will implement them. As JJIF is Full Member of GAISF (General Assembly of International Sports Federations) and IWGA (International World Games Association) it is the only governing body of Ju-Jitsu worldwide.
    • United States Ju-Jitsu Federation [USJujitsu.net]. 'The United States Ju-Jitsu Federation is the National Governing Body for Ju-Jitsu in the United States of America as the officially recognized United States member of the Ju-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF).
  • JudoAmerica.com/helpforclubs/springmat/.
    • "The Spring Loaded Mat" by Gerald Lafon.
    • Their floor has entire rubber tires underneath. I've used entire rolls of garden hose on the "sprung floors" I've built.
  • JudoInfo.com.
    • 'You've entered the world's biggest virtual Judo club, with comprehensive information about the sport and art of Judo.'
    • Techniques of Judo. Lots of clear drawing, animated GIFs, and videos.
    • Articles and Essays on Judo
      • "Randori and the Unification of Jujutsu Disciplines by the Kodokan"
    • Gis. Large list of suppliers that sell judo gis. Mizuno and Toraki seem to be the leading brands.