... He does however show an excellent example of what could be called the irish grip in the two illustrations for the blackthorn though and I think that might...
... It is the combination of sources like this (P. Longhurst) and the contepory artwork of the time that convince me that the 1/3 grip was a standard practise....
... That's why I said "nothing much" rather than "nothing at all". I agree that it's likely that Longhurst had read Allanson-Winn's book, which probably...
... Hi John, ... The Peerage of Ireland was a British institution, but it does not follow from that to infer that an Irish Peer was not Irish by descent (nor...
This is a set of clips that focus on the use of the 1/3 grip as well as the bottom block. There are a few different styles demonstrated here but at least one...
are the scans on the website all there is from these books? http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acropolis/4933/historicalbata.html (easier to post the link than...
... used of the defense-to-offense technique. that is blocking an attack and using the momentum transfered through the block to power a counter attack. this, i...
... Perhaps we should save monologues on religion for a different list, excepting, of course, for discussions involving how religion impacted the Irish Faction...
... as the bottom block. ... of the guys is ... the same ... Basicly One third grip ... that's some interesting footage, to be sure. i notice that your people ...
... I am unsure what you mean here as there are no leg attacks in those clips I don't believe anyone in these clips is demonstrating a very low stance. When...
Of course you are right , My Bad, ... John Patrick Sullivan. the Fifth "Making the world a better place, one beating at a time." Looking for a X-Mas gift?...
... Hi Tony, Yes it does require abit of a leap of faith to totally buy into the idea that all of what he says has an Irish origin, not a huge leap IMO but one...
... Hi John, I think the "low stances" impression is because some of the quick shots in that clip show a fighter entering a lunge, or fighting from a lunge...
... Hi Ken, IMO it depends on the parameters of the reconstruction. Allanson-Winn and Walker offer just enough to suggest the basis of a ludic or semi-ludic...
*********FROM JP***************** there are no body protectors worn except in training circumstances. So we have a long way to go before we look like JDP ...
Ah! Thanks Tony! Now I see what he meant. I rarely give up a position w/o a 2nd attack... unless, of course, the balance is screwed... I see how he'd see...
... in the 6th, 12th, and 15th exchanges (i believe, some were very short, and i can't be sure i counted all of them), there are either leg shots or else very,...
... actually, now that i see what some people might be thinking, i realize that i wasn't clear - i meant the relatively low position of the hands (often at the...
... These exchanges you mention are attacks at the hand specifically. ... I think you might be saying here is that we use a low guard, which is certainly true...
Dirk. Not sure what kind of pants you wear with this rig, but if you want some minimal thigh pads, you could buy some football pants as I recall they have...
Tony mentioning "Ken's video" reminded me that I had a clip taken last year that I had been meaning to place on youtube but never got around to it. Nothing...
Wow another shillelagh video. I don't know where to begin. I am completely familiar with the way you back off of the jam. If you were to bring those shots down...
I'm sorry to enter in my uneducated opinion but if you are not getting your body used to receiving hits as well as giving them then you are only preparing...
Richard, I am unsure to what you are referring. If it is dealing w/ the use of armor, well, I would agree, IF that was the only form of practice, which, sir, I...
... if you say so, i suppose i'll believe it. it must come from holding your hands so low. ... actually, i'm looking at the footwork of your guys. it's fairly ...
... Here is a better look at our hand switching. This is one single clip so you get a good idea about the timing and such. This is a very old clip out of the ...
i guess the link would help. http://www.members.shaw.ca/themsp/dclip.html ... John Patrick Sullivan. the Fifth "Making the world a better place, one beating at...
... Hi Tony, You have pretty much hit it on the head (no pun intended). Not quite enough in Walker and Allanson-Winn to make it more than an amusement so we...
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