Cold Steel: (2 of 3) Basic Self Defense With Saber and Cutla

[feketekristoti]

The swords never meet at the edge of the blades, so they do that very grand mistake.

[walatalalaw]

@feketekristoti yeah I've been thinking about that one for a while... I know you've got to preserve the blade, but say you do an overhead parry. The maximum stability (or as he calls it, skeletal alignement) is when your wrist is straight. But if your wrist is straight, the cutting edge is the part that makes contact (mimick the move and you'll understand). If you bend your wrist you've got less force. So what do you do? It's a serious question, I do not know the answer.

[Incurable1488]

Mr. DeLongis' movements are amazing. Just from the amount of grace an finesse he displays in instructing these simple beginners' moves I can tell he's a real badass.

[Deibodese]

What's interesting about his instruction on parrying is that it is essentially the same theory of structure known as "internal strength" in both Tai Chi and Kung Fu.

[metalrocko1]

this guy was on deadliest warrior i cant remember for who tho

[alanoasiss]

They teach you this in fencing too. Nice :D.

[Dragon1813]

I like how you emphasise the whole "Less is more" principle. LOL So true.

[lukazz434]

does it matter if you're left or right handed because I'm left handed

[aporlarepublica]

Does a lad with a sabre need self defense? LOL

[calderwis]

This guy is teaching classic sabre *fencing* not self-defense. Who's going to attack with a sabre in this day and age? What do I do against a knife or gun?

Also, parrying with the edge is a great way to ruin a blade. Cuts should probably be received on the flat.

[demomanchaos]

This is helpful info for any swordsman. Some of these tips fit for a 2 handed straight-sword as well as a 1 handed curved blade.

Can Cold Steel help me out? I am looking for a good battle ready short sword that can be used 2 handed or with a shield. I am wanting to keep something in my car (a larger sword would be hard to get out in a hurry) to have an edge if I ever need a personal defense weapon (preferably a double-edge). Do/could you produce something that would fit the bill?

[1FirestormIndustries]

One thing I noticed is that you consistently block on the edge of the sword rather than the flat. To the best of my experience (mainly with medieval broadsword), that's how you end up with #1 a saw and #2 a broken sword. Are sabers designed to block on the edge, because your current method strikes me as a great way to ruin a sword.

[ChishioAme]

@1FirestormIndustries You've probably already done so, but in case not, lemme say this. Watch part one; Lynn states quite clearly that the bottom half of the saber is unsharpened and that that is where you make your parries.

[shlomowinkler]

What do you suggest for a country where it is illegal to carry a knife and there are many metal detectors?

[NoisemakerArrow]

@shlomowinkler Overthrowing the police state that controls you.

[madisonelectronic]

Just use a sawed off shotgun. Once the other bad guys see the first ones' guts hit the wall they will take off.

[ZSwordsMan]

Do they have any practice sabres, because I can't find any that have a curved blade

[Sinbad683]

This is very informative :). I wonder if Cold Steel delivers to the Philippines if I were to make an order in the website. Sadly though at the moment, I got no cash :(

[ProfessionalWhiteGuy]

How many chicks do you think the name 'Anthony DeLongis' got him?

[franklinthebeast2]

@ProfessionalWhiteGuy as many views as this video has.

[BonelessThomas]

i could be wrong but i swear i have seen the man in this video on deadliest warrior

in the william wallace vs shaka zulu episode

anyway great video thank you for sharing

[Mantinae]

Where can you learn such techniques these days? Aside from Olympic fencing schools, where can you learn to wield sabers and the likes in an effective, military way?

[UFMD1]

@Mantinae ARMA or HEMA are good imo

[georgexr40]

Actually, sabres are designed to be used from horseback - most effective against ground troops or other horsemen. Best sword length for someone on foot is a blade about the length of your own thigh, from hip to knee.

[guerrierodelgiaguaro]

Fantastic! *****from Italy

[adrianrubi]

thank you.

do you think escrima is best suited to the taipan with the natchez bowie as a good combo.

may the force be with you.

[adrianrubi]

does my height need to be considered when choosing a sword?

[csknives]

My personal guess is yes, however I will speak to the experts on that and will get back you.

[csknives]

Yes, however, much of it depends on your fighting style. Obviously being greater in stature means that you have a natural advantage when wielding large swords versus a shorter individual wielding a large sword may have more difficulties drawing the swords, In short, it all depends on your preference. Picture Yoda and Darth Vader. Their Light-Sabers are proportional to their height

Id best stop before I get carried away on Star Wars, but you get the idea.

Hmm the force is strong in that one

[rehwr]

so considering my lack of height, I should pick a weapon that is proportional to my size, will a machete or short sword fit the bill better?

[csknives]

Yes, unless you have unusually long arms. You should also take a look at our Japanese swords (especially the Wakazashi)

[colddrake80]

@rehwr It also depends on what technique you want to use. For really close fighting a gladius or bolo type blade would work best. Even if you are short for European rapier fencing your thrusting blade would still be quit long. What do you want to study?

[nephildevil]

lightsabers are the worst example u can take, coz they have no mass or weight

[varangianguard01]

'my opinion would be no technique is more important

[adrianrubi]

ok.

[Linkfiremblemace]

@adrianrubi Not really. The thing to consider is the weight of the weapon. This will determine what you will do; Slash, cut, or thrust. (Slashing and cutting are two very different techniques.)