Western Martial Arts

Western Martial Arts (WMA) refers to a diverse range of historical fighting styles and techniques that originated in Europe, primarily from the medieval and Renaissance periods. This includes practices like sword fighting, wrestling, and grappling, often based on manuals written by masters of the time. Practitioners study historical texts to recreate and preserve these arts, emphasizing techniques for unarmed combat and armed dueling with swords, daggers, and polearms. WMA combines physical training with historical research, appealing to those interested in martial arts, history, and weapon forms that were part of European heritage.