Spears

In the captivating universe of Japanese martial arts, Sōjutsu emerges as an ancient and formidable discipline, centred on mastering the spear. It’s a practice that not only teaches combat techniques but also instils deeply held philosophies and a reverent …

A Rain of Iron: How the Pilum Changed the Way of Fighting Imagine the tense silence of a battlefield where thousands of men await the clash. Suddenly, a coordinated volley cuts through the air: dozens of javelins pierce shields, …