02-23-2008, 04:42 PM
Hello all ...
I have been looking for articles or books detailing specific fighting techniques for an ancient greek hoplite. but, i have yet to find any. I know that when a spear-tip was broken, then the hoplite would generally draw his short sword and fight as such. But, id imagine that he would have a very specific and precise spear fighting style to get the brittle tip into flesh as opposed to breaking it against armor.
The spear tip wasnt all that great for piercing armor, but it was great at cutting and making huge, gaping wounds. So, i was wondering if there was a specific fighting style archived somewhere that could help me out. Im more interested in re-enacting combat, both group and one on one. So i want my fighting style to be as close as possible to what was period.
Ive found through practice that its quite easy to get in a neckthrust, and maybe an upper thigh. but im sure that there is more than that. Help, anyone? please?
I have been looking for articles or books detailing specific fighting techniques for an ancient greek hoplite. but, i have yet to find any. I know that when a spear-tip was broken, then the hoplite would generally draw his short sword and fight as such. But, id imagine that he would have a very specific and precise spear fighting style to get the brittle tip into flesh as opposed to breaking it against armor.
The spear tip wasnt all that great for piercing armor, but it was great at cutting and making huge, gaping wounds. So, i was wondering if there was a specific fighting style archived somewhere that could help me out. Im more interested in re-enacting combat, both group and one on one. So i want my fighting style to be as close as possible to what was period.
Ive found through practice that its quite easy to get in a neckthrust, and maybe an upper thigh. but im sure that there is more than that. Help, anyone? please?