Leighton Tokunbo Shepherd

Schwingen

Comprehensive Heritage Combat and Martial Traditions of Mountain Cultures: Traditional Wrestling Arts and Philosophical Foundations of Swiss Warrior Movements

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Produktbeschreibung

This comprehensive study traces the origin, evolution, and cultural significance of Schwingen, a traditional Swiss wrestling practice rooted in mountain communities. The work examines the martial tradition through multiple analytical lenses: historical development, technical characteristics, social dynamics, and anthropological perspectives. The text investigates Schwingen from prehistoric wrestling practices to contemporary preservation efforts, exploring its transformation from practical combat technique to structured sporting tradition. It analyzes the intricate relationship between physical combat and cultural identity, highlighting how wrestling practices reflect and shape mountain community structures. Key exploration areas include: * Technical wrestling mechanics * Ritualistic match protocols * Community social dynamics * Cultural knowledge transmission * Psychological dimensions of traditional combat * Regional variations and adaptation strategies By mapping the complex interactions between physical practice, social ritual, and cultural preservation, this work offers a systematic understanding of Schwingen as more than a sport-a living cultural expression of mountain community traditions. Scholarly Significance * Interdisciplinary research approach * Comprehensive documentation of wrestling tradition * Insights into cultural preservation mechanisms * Methodological framework for studying traditional practices

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp
• Seitenzahl: 186
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. Januar 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 254g
• ISBN-13: 9798308207221
• Artikelnr.: 73261243