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How African Martial Arts in the United States influenced “Western” Boxing and Wrestling
by John Bednarski
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.Posted in 52 blocks, african american history, african martial art, african martial art history, boxing, capoeira, evolution of martial arts, guro john bednarski, HAMA, Historical Afrian Martial Art, jailhouse rock, kick boxing, knockin, learn martial arts, little known martial art, Lloyd De Jongh, lost history, Martial arts, martial tradition
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