The American Long Rifle, known by a few other names, was a commonplace weapon on the American frontier before and during the Founding Era. Used more by hunters than soldiers for its greater accuracy over a musket, but longer reload times, the weapon did still see use in combat by marksmen. It was also ubiquitousContinue reading “Iconic Weapons: American Long Rifle”
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Iconic Weapons: Staff
Oh, what could be a more memorable and foundational weapon than the staff? The sword, perhaps? Certainly none other. Whether it be known as a rod, stick, baton, or by some other name, the staff is an ageless weapon, lodging itself across time and space. I recently started practicing with a collapsible baton, the modernContinue reading “Iconic Weapons: Staff”
The Importance of Weapons and the Overestimation of Bare Hands
Throughout my nearly three decades of life as a martial artist, I have routinely encountered a superiority complex among people who either have little to no combat experience (simulated or otherwise) or have not had recent experience for too long. Honestly, this is a problem I also had during my adolescence. The main issue IContinue reading “The Importance of Weapons and the Overestimation of Bare Hands”
Iconic Weapons: Cutlass
The cutlass was a common naval weapon used by sailors, pirates, and marines alike during the Age of Sail. It was a reliable weapon for the man out at sea, but it also saw extensive use on land as an agricultural tool. In the Caribbean region, it saw the most extensive use. Due to itsContinue reading “Iconic Weapons: Cutlass”
The Pensive Warrior 