... Astutely put...My friend and I were just discussing Sidesword this evening and had a momentary shudder at the thought of Sidesword on the melee field....
... wrote: . So I think that when the armor , and I agree not to blame the armor, but when the armor is made by someone so far and beyond the requirements, the...
As the person running that class, I think it worth noting that with the sword bayonet (closest simulator available to a narrow thrusting blade) there was...
While I agree that this is enough pressure to puncture the skin, my argument is that if it is only enough pressure to be barely felt through the armor, just...
... OK, question. On what historical evidence is the shirt and breeches standard based? I've seen period fencing doublets that are considerably heavier than...
Though I do agree with those who fight positive pressure, I have fought many a person who, with the lightest touch, makes you quite aware that they COULD have...
Greetings First I will agree that positive pressure is the way to go as far as what we do. Second, I have a puncture scar on my leg just above the knee that...
Well I have not been doing this for long but have fought in two events. The last fight I was in some would say the blow was to hard, it left a bruise. Yes...
In the west kingdom we practice calibration, each fighter steps in distance and delivers what they consider a good blow before fighting commences. Their...
... I used to put my tip against people's mask and not push as a matter of courtesy, but people would tell me the shot was no good because there was no...
... WE don't see too many injuries at our own wars in Caid - mostly just an occasional bruise, and not too bad at that. But at Estrella, I've seen several...
I like my blows a little harder then most but that is me, I am not afraid to get hit. Bowbreaker I would have to agree with the other posts about the positive...
Personal opinion only: If I felt the touch then it was good. Anyone can hit hard, ask any Joe Newbie. It took me long and hard practice to be able to just...
... (and hit ... you had to ... Not neccesarily. Was it at your max range? Was I moving backwards? Was it a solid touch or just a passing graze? Did you...
... <snipped> From: "mastergunner1588" <cannoneer@...> ... Sorry, none of that matters. We are all playing a game here that has little resemblance to...
Taran, The caliberation that you describe I have often found to not be very helpful in a bout. When caliberating you are expecting the shot and know where it...
... has little ... Got to disagree with this. Many of us are working from period manuals to learn period technique. Heavier blades like Del Tins and the...
First, let me point out that I'm arguing in fun and with the utmost respect for your opinion. I don't expect to change your mind but will happily discuss...
Surely, I think a down right fellow, that never came in school, using such skill as nature yielded out of his courage, strength, and agility, with good ...
... Silver did indeed know what he was talking about. It's my primary manual, combined with Terry Brown's 'The English Martial Arts' Some things we practice...
... Sounds painful. Our experience (East) is similar. I can't remember hearing of a serious sword-caused injury in the past few years. Now, our KMOF did...
On Thu, 03 Jul 2003 19:44:39 -0400 "Cornelius Perkins" ... Actually, it was my right hand. The knuckles of my 4th & 5th fingers touched the back of my hand....
... and here I have to disagree. Any blow that enters the chest cavity would have been killing in period. (sucking chest + infection will kill you eventually)....
... Yes it is. Am I correct when I say that we aren't seeing many injuries (at the "seek medical attention" or "can't play for a period of days+" levels in...
KMOM (new title new title!) is at Glenn Linn, and when she gets back I'm in lots of trouble. Injuries/incidents of note I've seen/participated in: bruises...
... Okay, now how the heck did you pull THAT off? ===== -- Dante di Pietro Scholar, Academie d'Espee Barony of Caer Mear Kingdom of Atlantia Proactive Defense...
My Comrades in Arms, I may find myself traveling to the Middle Kingdom next weekend, July 9th - 11th. Does anybody know of a rapier practice , tourney, or...
