Combat Sport Collection

Kendo martial arts fighter holding sword in front of him

Boxer at rest, 1st century BC, (bronze)
7129787 Boxer at rest, 1st century BC, (bronze) by Greek school, (1st century BC); Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Boxer at rest, original greek bronze of the first century BC)

Fokker triplane, side view

Fencing (litho)
7183341 Fencing (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fencing. Illustration for Encyclopedia of Sports, Games and Pastimes (Fleetway)

The fight between Jem Smith and Alf Greenfield (litho)
7152381 The fight between Jem Smith and Alf Greenfield (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fight between Jem Smith and Alf Greenfield)

Flying camel, front view

Wrestling on horseback at the Royal Military Tournament at the Agricultural Hall (engraving)
8631648 Wrestling on horseback at the Royal Military Tournament at the Agricultural Hall (engraving) by Calderon, William Frank (1865-1943); Private Collection; (add.info)

This Mechanized Age, 1937: Margarine Packing (colour litho)
8657565 This Mechanized Age, 1937: Margarine Packing (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Margarine Packing)

The Olympiads in Athens: the race of the chariots, the throwing of disc and the boxing, 1819 (engraving)
FGL5461705 The Olympiads in Athens: the race of the chariots, the throwing of disc and the boxing, 1819 (engraving); (add.info.: Olympic Games)

Members of the French and Greek Fencing teams at the Summer Olympics, Athens, Greece. 1896 (photo)
7078892 Members of the French and Greek Fencing teams at the Summer Olympics, Athens, Greece. 1896 (photo); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures

People of Manipur, India (engraving)
8631326 People of Manipur, India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: People of Manipur, India. Illustration from Black and White)

Wrestling: Ju-Jitsu Style, Japanese Cross Buttock (colour litho)
8628436 Wrestling: Ju-Jitsu Style, Japanese Cross Buttock (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ju-Jitsu Style, Japanese Cross Buttock)

Wrestling: Ju-Jitsu Style, Japanese Side or Ankle Throw (colour litho)
8628432 Wrestling: Ju-Jitsu Style, Japanese Side or Ankle Throw (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ju-Jitsu Style, Japanese Side or Ankle Throw)

Wrestling: Devon and Cornwall Style, The Heave (colour litho)
8628431 Wrestling: Devon and Cornwall Style, The Heave (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Devon and Cornwall Style, The Heave)

Wrestling: Devon and Cornwall Style, Double Lock (colour litho)
8628427 Wrestling: Devon and Cornwall Style, Double Lock (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Devon and Cornwall Style, Double Lock)

Wrestling: Catch as Catch Can Style, Knee Grip (colour litho)
8628419 Wrestling: Catch as Catch Can Style, Knee Grip (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catch as Catch Can Style, Knee Grip)

Wrestling: Catch as Catch Can Style, Leg Hold and Half-Nelson (colour litho)
8628418 Wrestling: Catch as Catch Can Style, Leg Hold and Half-Nelson (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catch as Catch Can Style)

Butlin's Skegness: Indoor fun, billiards, table tennis, boxing (b/w photo)
8641689 Butlin's Skegness: Indoor fun, billiards, table tennis, boxing (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indoor fun, billiards, table tennis)

Hexham Clarke feeling his opponent (b/w photo)
8648475 Hexham Clarke feeling his opponent (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hexham Clarke feeling his opponent)

Boys wrestling (colour litho)
8635901 Boys wrestling (colour litho) by Thiele, Carl Robert Arthur (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boys wrestling)

Entry of the Turks into Baghdad, 1534 AD (litho)
8660922 Entry of the Turks into Baghdad, 1534 AD (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entry of the Turks into Baghdad, 1534 AD)

Are we downhearted? No! (colour litho)
8656899 Are we downhearted? No! (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Are we downhearted? No! Wrestling match)

Jiu-jitsu (b/w photo)
8635533 Jiu-jitsu (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jiu-jitsu, rear view of a toddler. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

A merry mill (coloured photo)
8655984 A merry mill (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A merry mill. Boys having a fight. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Ancient Greek sports (engraving)
8635021 Ancient Greek sports (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek sports. Illustration from Hellas)

Just by that blonde in the third row, Bill (colour litho)
8656506 Just by that blonde in the third row, Bill (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Just by that blonde in the third row)

Man with a black eye (colour litho)
8656333 Man with a black eye (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man with a black eye. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The White Hope (colour litho)
8656204 The White Hope (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The White Hope. If I wuz the man I wuz they wouldn't need him)

Wrestler (sumo) - Japan 1880-1910
CSO4981021 Wrestler (sumo) - Japan 1880-1910 -; (add.info.: Wrestler (sumo) - Japan 1880-1910 -); Photo © DDF. All rights reserved 2024

Portrait of Louis Ayat (born 1848), French fencer
JEB4839189 Portrait of Louis Ayat (born 1848), French fencer.; (add.info.: Portrait of Louis Ayat (born 1848), French fencer.); © Jean Bernard. All rights reserved 2023

Portrait of Adolphe Rue (born 1851), French fencer
JEB4839263 Portrait of Adolphe Rue (born 1851), French fencer.; (add.info.: Portrait of Adolphe Rue (born 1851), French fencer.); © Jean Bernard. All rights reserved 2023

Fencing - Japan 1880-1910
CSO4980813 Fencing - Japan 1880-1910 -; (add.info.: Fencing - Japan 1880-1910 -); Photo © DDF. All rights reserved 2024

English dandy Tom taking a boxing lesson from famous boxer Gentleman John Jackson
FLO4661936 English dandy Tom taking a boxing lesson from famous boxer Gentleman John Jackson, while Jerry is weighed on a swing scale. Tom and Jerry receiving instruction from Mr

France: Duel between the two soldiers Neny and Battle on April 22, 1902
LUX4757000 France: Duel between the two soldiers Neny and Battle on April 22, 1902; (add.info.: France: Duel between the two soldiers Neny and Battle on April 22, 1902); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Tom, Jerry, Logic backing Tommy Sweep at Royal Cockpit
863235 Tom, Jerry, Logic backing Tommy Sweep at Royal Cockpit; (add.info.: Tom, Jerry and Logic, backing Tommy the Sweep at the Royal Cockpit)

English dandies in side-buttoned fencing jackets, gloves and masks at a fencing school, 1820
FLO4662018 English dandies in side-buttoned fencing jackets, gloves and masks at a fencing school, 1820. Jerry's admiration of Tom in an Assault with Mr. O'Shaunessy at the Rooms in St

2/22/24 - Boxer Jack Dempsey and his manager, Jack Kearns, meet with the President today (b/w photo)
7134070 2/22/24 - Boxer Jack Dempsey and his manager, Jack Kearns, meet with the President today (b/w photo); (add.info.: 2/22/24 - Boxer Jack Dempsey and his manager, Jack Kearns)

Circa 1930 - Boxer Jack Dempsey (b/w photo)
7133913 Circa 1930 - Boxer Jack Dempsey (b/w photo); (add.info.: Circa 1930 - Boxer Jack Dempsey); GG Vintage Images; UIG

Photo shows Fraulein Kussin (right) and Mrs. Edwards (left) who had a boxing match on March 7, 1912 (b/w photo)
7133977 Photo shows Fraulein Kussin (right) and Mrs. Edwards (left) who had a boxing match on March 7, 1912 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Photo shows Fraulein Kussin (right) and Mrs

Statue of a pankratiast, 18th century (engraving)
7278261 Statue of a pankratiast, 18th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of a pankratiast, martial artist at the ancient Greek festival)

Sculpture, digital improved reproduction of an original print 1880 depicting a group of wrestlers
7278153 Sculpture, digital improved reproduction of an original print 1880 depicting a group of wrestlers; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sculpture)

Boxing fight between two corpulent women. photography around 1910
IMB4946697 Boxing fight between two corpulent women. photography around 1910; (add.info.: Boxing fight between two corpulent women. photography around 1910); © Imagebroker

Saint George and the Dragon (painting on canvas) by Cosme Tura (1430-1495). Detail. Museo dell'Opera del Duom
VEN5028400 Saint George and the Dragon (painting on canvas) by Cosme Tura (1430-1495). Detail. Museo dell'Opera del Duom

France: A Boys Residential School: A Boxing Fight, 1900
LUX4808732 France: A Boys Residential School: A Boxing Fight, 1900; (add.info.: France: A Boys Residential School: A Boxing Fight, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

France: Inside a barracks, a combat exercise, 1900
LUX4815746 France: Inside a barracks, a combat exercise, 1900; (add.info.: France: Inside a barracks, a combat exercise, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Two Women Wrestling, Paris, France, c.1600 (copper alloy & varnish)
8724252 Two Women Wrestling, Paris, France, c.1600 (copper alloy & varnish) by Prieur, Barthelemy (c.1536-1611) (attr. to); 21.9x10.2 cm; Wallace Collection, London

Wrestling: Ju-Jitsu Style, Japanese Head and Leg Hold (colour litho)
8628433 Wrestling: Ju-Jitsu Style, Japanese Head and Leg Hold (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ju-Jitsu Style, Japanese Head and Leg Hold)

Wrestling: Cumberland and Westmorland Style, The Buttock (colour litho)
8628428 Wrestling: Cumberland and Westmorland Style, The Buttock (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cumberland and Westmorland Style, The Buttock)

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"Unleashing the Warrior Within: Exploring the Thrilling World of Combat Sports" Step into the realm of combat sports, where warriors from different eras and disciplines converge to showcase their skills and determination. In this captivating image, a Kendo martial arts fighter stands tall, holding his sword in front of him with unwavering focus. The intensity in his eyes reflects the dedication and discipline required to excel in this ancient Japanese art. Meanwhile, we are transported back in time to witness an epic clash between Jem Smith and Alf Greenfield, two legendary fighters whose litho captures the raw energy and excitement of a hard-fought battle. Their sweat-drenched bodies tell tales of endurance and perseverance as they strive for victory. As our journey continues, we encounter aviation's contribution to combat sports - a Fokker triplane soaring through the skies with grace and agility. Its side view showcases its sleek design while reminding us that even within war machines, there exists an element of athleticism. But it doesn't end there; enter the Flying Camel. This peculiar aircraft takes center stage with its unique front view. A symbol of innovation amidst conflict, it reminds us that they can transcend traditional boundaries. Traveling further back in time through vibrant gouache paintings from 1595 titled "Schermkunst, " we glimpse into historical fencing techniques. These artworks capture intricate movements as fencers engage in graceful yet deadly duels – showcasing both skillful precision and strategic thinking. Among these depictions lies Arsene Vigant's portrait – a French fencer born in 1842 who embodies elegance combined with strength. His poised stance represents years spent honing his craft while inspiring future generations to embrace this noble sport. Returning closer to modern times is another striking piece from "Schermkunst. " Its vivid colors bring forth images of fierce clashes between skilled swordsmen engaged in intense battles for honor or survival - reminding us of the timeless allure of combat sports.