Thanks everybody for the answers on this subject! Alexandre _________________________________________________________________ Chegou o que faltava: MSN Acesso...
Hi There! I have just joined Classic Pugilism and after a look at the posts and photos must say it is an interesting Group. The photos are especially ...
We all gotta be some time. My name's Josh, but everybody call's me Slick, or Butch. I'm in the navy, fixin' to get out this autumn and heading back to...
Hi everybody, I am new to the group so here is a short introduction : I am 33, french and currently training in savate (from a self defense perspective) and...
... styles? ... Nice to meet you too. I wouldn't say I have a preferred style for myself really. I like watching Dempsey and would like to learn it. I haven't...
Just started reading Bare Fists: The History of Bare-Knuckle Prize-Fighting by Bob Mee. About 30 pages in and very good so far, more about the history than...
Finally watched the tape I made of the session. Actually I dubbed it from the DVC onto VHS last night as I was working on the Elyptical Trainer. Aproximately...
HBO sports presentation put out a 'big fight' series of video tapes in the late 1980s which documented several old time champions . I have the Jack Dempsey...
... HBO put out a documentary that is available on DVD called "Kings of the Ring", which is a history of the heavyweight division. It features some nice...
Last time I was there we did Dempsey style boxing. Got it all on tape. 35 or 40 min. of solid instruction on the style. Purity in Punching, stance, footwork,...
... Hi Chuck, I am running late on my replies:) Sometimes I block up and sometimes down. It really depends on the angle of the attack and where my arm happens...
Hey Guys, This is the best topic in a while IMO. How relevant my answer is depends on whether you are a reconstructionist or someone using BKB for self...
Hi to all, Since I made the post, I've made of been working with elbow up and down blocking. What works for me is elbow down on hooks and up on long range...
Since we are just a few short weeks away...I thought I would post this reminder. Cumann Bhata Western Martial Arts Seminar Cumann Bhata is proud to announce...
... Hi Nicolas and welcome to the list. Please forgive the lateness of my reply. ... In my opinion the LPR rules are just an expansion on the earlier Broughton...
... Hi Chuck, You are finding out what many of us have found in the past....for the most part if I am in a very inclined position with a good amount of ...
Hey Ken, No problem on the info. I have a tape on old Russian pugilism arriving sometime next week so I'll know more about it then. (Sonnon's Fisticuffs) We...
Has anyone ever read "King of the Gypsies: Memoirs Ofthe Undefeated Bareknuckle Champion of Great Britain and Ireland," by Bartley Gorman and Peter Walsh? ...
http://ejmas.com/jmanly/articles/2005/jmanlyart_austen_0605.htm A reprint of an illustrated essay on "scientific boxing" from the late 1800s is now available...
Anyone in the LA, OC or SD area? I live in San Clemente, CA. My experience is in Wing Chun, but would love to learn more about Classic Pugilism and Western...
Hello all, First of all, I apologize for taking up your time like this. But, given the nature of the people I know, and the lists I follow, the one common...
Thank You very much for your reply, Ken, it is very informative. And sorry to reply so lately : I just started a new job... Here are some interesting...
... The only webbing I knew of was in the _Fly by Night School of Arms_. That's went through at least 3 different web hosts, ending up on geocities. It's now...
... Hi Kirk, Glad someone out there has the presence of mind to save stuff! I could not get the geocities site to work...could you email me the pdf at my ...