01-25-2006, 07:46 AM
Quote:Martin Wallgren:2kjkl5id Wrote:Strikes and swinging is I think quite over estimated in swordplay and especially in ancient times. The swinging is a thing from theatre fencing that has been over exposed in films. This is a thing I always has to struggle with when I get new students in my ARMA studygroup.
Martin
I' guess I'll have to trust you on this one, as I said, I'm no expert, but I just can't see it.
Seems we need two re-enactors with death-wish to settle the matter.
Hehe! Well could be!
Here we try to do it one or two steps less bloody. Padded weapons or wooden and good protection on vital areas of the body. Groin and face protection, and the full out fighting! Alot changes by just a little thing as being subject to attacs directly aimed at the face. But this is not the tread to talk about it. I will get examples up in a near future with videoclips and stuff.
Stay tuned!
Thanks again for a great discussion.
Martin
