Martial Arts

Martial arts are developed systems and traditions of combat and physical conditioning practiced for a variety of reasons such as self-defense; military applications; competition; mental, physical, and spiritual development; and entertainment or the preservation of a group's cultural heritage and traditions.

Some have argued that fighting arts or fighting systems would be more appropriate on the basis that many martial arts were never "martial" in the sense of being used or created by professional soldiers.

Martial Arts Traditions

Chatcaava‎ Martial Arts

As a highly competitive and violent species, the Chatcaava have developed many fighting styles.

Eldritch Martial Arts

The Eldritch desire to create a unique society naturally extended to the realm of the martial as well, leading the the development of a variety of elaborate fighting systems.

• White Sword style, among the most ancient of the Eldritch styles originating with the Queen's personal guard. It emphasizes precision, defense and a willingness to sacrifice the practitioner to save the Queen or other assigned personage. It is only taught to those accepted into the White Swords or members of the Eldritch royal house. After the events of (Laisrathera, what is the usurpation called in ELdritch history) they began adopting some techniques from the Alliance and began, distant and cordial, discussions with the Fleet Investigation Agency on ways to improve their techniques again alien incursions.

Pelted Martial Arts

The Pelted were forced to recreate many things during their expansion, fighting styles were among those, especially given the culture value placed by many of their cultures on the duel. This led to a wide variety of schools of sword-wielding and fencing being developed.

Fencing

Very popular! We get a mention of the 'Selnor Locals' in Faith. (Competitors mentioned: Sorinel and Kerry). More data probably in "Dark Lighthouse." One of the most well-known tournaments is the Le Ceau holoblade tournament.

There are schools:

• Karentkeri Academy, a Harat-Shariin blade school
• Jezherel's School for Light Weapons, another Harat-Shariin blade school (very intimate)
• Donneret, rapier and long dagger

Terran Martial Arts

While not as violent as some, the history of Terra is no stranger to conflict and warfare, leading to a wide range of combat styles having been developed and systematized. Some are purely history now but remain practiced for reasons of culture and physical health.