This weekly newsletter covers evidence-based modern martial arts history, separating historical reality from myth, and complements the Informed Martial Artist YouTube channel.
Exploring martial arts history, culture, and combat myths. Iโm Augustus John Roe, a martial artist and researcher based in Vietnam, examining how fighting systems are shaped by war, society, and mediaโand why myths endure.
Asian, Chinese, and Chinese-American history and culture, mostly, Issues in pseudohistory or false claims about historical events. Since January 2025, I have been writing about American politics and current events as well. I couldn't help myself.