In the late 18th early 19th century, the beginning of what we know of as, English Pugilism, or “Boxing,” was coming into itself as a combative sporting method...
Many of these people were taken from Central and West Africa, bringing with them their skills in military, as well as local martial sporting traditions. In the deep South is where many of these people were taken to, and a unique cultural fusion occurred, which created a unique form of ritual dance, ritual combat, and martial art/sport.
In the late 18th early 19th century, the beginning of what we know of as, English Pugilism, or “Boxing,” was coming into itself as a combative sporting method...
Many of these people were taken from Central and West Africa, bringing with them their skills in military, as well as local martial sporting traditions. In the deep South is where many of these people were taken to, and a unique cultural fusion occurred, which created a unique form of ritual dance, ritual combat, and martial art/sport.
