--- In bata@yahoogroups.com, "Kirk \"Rabid Weasel\" Lawson"
<lawson@...> wrote:
>
> On Wed, 2008-09-10 at 00:28 +0000, appletreeworm wrote:
> > No, Im sorry. But if anyone could explain to me the basics of
Irish
> > martial arts that would be great! thats what i signed up to chat
for.
>
> Generally, in this context, Western Martial Arts that originated or
were
> popular in Ireland and the surrounding area up to the early parts
of the
> 20th Century.
>
> This could include things such as broadsword, longsword,
> smallsword, .etc (various sword), various western knife arts (if any
> could be documented as specific to Ireland or popular therein),
> Pugilism, Wrestling, and various types of stick and staff.
>
> Peace favor your sword,
> Kirk
>
But, Kirk, I dont know much about weapons, except what my boyfriend
has educated me in, and i cant say i understand even elementary
karate, like children would take. I really need explanations dumbed
down for me.
-Alisha