SAN ANTONIO — When you think of samurai, you probably think of ancient Japanese warriors with long metal swords. While that way of life may seem like something from long ago, one of San Antonio’s own ...

The samurai, an enduring symbol of honor, discipline, and martial prowess in Japanese culture, is intrinsically linked to their iconic armor, or "yoroi." This complex and multi-functional attire not ...

There is no mention of handcuffs in the book. Instead it has an entire section devoted to rope tying techniques. Some of the rope techniques used on suspects are elaborate, as seen in this ...

Chinese martial arts have a long and storied history stretching back thousands of years. Masters trained in Shaolin Kung Fu or Wudang martial arts were renowned as some of the greatest fighters in the ...

A newly translated 19th-century book, written by samurai, describes martial arts techniques designed to help police officers of the time. The highly guarded practices included how to tie suspects up ...