Hey man! I just got it out the delivery box, saw it, went WOW what an awesome piece of kit and instinctively put it on to see if it fitted. Being in just my...
Hello friends and antagonists :-D Just a concept that I checked up on before bringing it to the group: Vademecum ergonomics in industry p.15 Kellerman &...
Could be interesting, I've added myself on the mailing list. http://www.riverhorse.tv/projects/proj_catch.htm James UK [Non-text portions of this message have...
... For some reason this post went right into my spam folder:? ANyhow, nice link, thanks for sharing it with us. It is nice to get some other takes on some of...
On 9/30/05, Glaucos Osborne <nyktophylax@...> wrote: ... Hi Glaucos, Doubtful that the labrys would have been for bringing down horses. in the age that...
... Not that i am one that knows but....the guys here have somehow gotten me to take part in a few pokey sword related bouts and much to my surprise I found...
ken, checked out the site. Good stuff. I for one really appriciate the effort it takes to translate the old documents, as I am mono-lingual. So a big thankyou....
Ken I had a replica of a rapier. I loved the caged handle (swirly thing) and yes it was much heavier. It was also really long. Remembering back, it was...
All this makes me wonder... What is the highest weight we have ever seen on a weapon we 'know' was designed to be used? Mass weapons espeically. ... George To...
Greetings Would using Kendo footwork (in as much as it fits) with a western sword style mean its no longer a western art...the kendo footwork is easier for me....
"Nobody mentioned that chainmail catches yur bodyhairs and rips em out when you move arghh argh!! omg...ooooo" Ummmmmm You not supposed to wear it against your...
There are ergonomic guidelines from industry. Vademuecum Ergonomics in Industry - p.20 "The human body is capable of prolonged exertion to the extent of about...
As far as alternative footwork goes, while there may be some leeway for personal variation in body movements, at least in Fiore's system the sword is one of...
... From: George Hill [mailto: greyghost1414@...] All this makes me wonder... What is the highest weight<BR> we have ever seen on a weapon we 'know' was...
Very interesting indeed… I´m not going to real lever calculations yet because that will take a bit of extra time, but here´s a little taster on momentum of...
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I suppose that would then be a MMA (mixed martial art) You do know that footwork depends on weapon type, so you would need to be using a western sword in a...
Actually you will find that there is only so many ways to the body to stand and move.From the limited amount of Kendo and western long sword that I have seen...
Phew! Thats awesome maths! Pickaxes and hammers tend to be struck in limited ways too, such as verticle chop and those ubiquitous caveman strikes someone was...
Yeah, it is a neat art. I have never seen it live, but I have watched several videos of Erik Paulson fighting in Japan. I've wanted to train with Yori...
... As a rapier newbie with extensive experience in Filipino martial arts I wholeheartedly agree with this. Holding the rapier, at least in the kinds of...
I have fought with people that trained in kendo. There is a marked difference in the way that you use the European sword and the katana. I don't mean just...
Straight on, Gents! It is not the light little sword the cinema suggests. I takes some time to develop the endurence...I am on my way back...and loving it....
Actually, if you ever get the chance to handle a good period one you'll find they are extremely light and fast. The problem is that most of our modern...
The Drawpoint Knife seminar scheduled at Gallowglass Academy in November has been cancelled due to our not receiving enough registrations to cover the costs. ...
Power, comes from strength and speed, but to be correctly applied is also based upon correct timing of movement of weapon and body, therefore the weight of the...
Economy of effort, is one of the Principles. That is also why timing is of such importance to make user that the movement is balanced and energy flows from one...
... Anyone want to comment on how straining Spanish Circle style is? That "extended but relaxed" position looks like a *bear* to me. Peace favor your sword, ...
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