Sword fighting dates back thousands of years before the Roman Empire. However, the history of fencing was first documented in the 12th century. A German manuscript created by an unknown author explains the skill in text and watercolor illustrations. The historical...
Karate was the first martial art to appear in the United States — right after World War II, according to Wikipedia. Some practitioners were U.S. Servicemen, who wanted to bring their new-found skills to the United States and start dojos. But whether you’ve...