Selected Dagger Plays

[hkdharmon]

"You can eat and drink next to him"

[EgholmViking]

i really dont want to fight with daggers.. werry nasty, werry fast, and soo manny cuts..

[volta440X]

testicle strikee !

[ChishioAme]

The Germans sure were fond of throwing people and stabbing them in the testicles, weren't they? Jokes aside, great video as always. Ya'll need a school down here in Texas since I can't drive to Jersey every day or do the distance learning (no partner).

[DiabolusIgnis]

I've been practicing Fiore for a while now, and a couple of plays which were almost the same =)

[the26thhour]

this dagger shit rocks!

[BIUUftr]

that was awesome! the last technique was to fast for me to follow, i shall commence to watch it another 50 times til i can get it down.

[infokemp]

Amazing! It heartens me to see that western tradition is just as good as Jujitsu & many of the techniques are similar - together with modern boxing these weapon techniques would be a winning combination!

Boxing plus Jujitsu plus Talhoffer!

[TheEidolon7]

@infokemp Some Asian martial arts include movements learned from Western styles(catch as catch can for example). No need to go outside your own culture unless you just want to. All of Europe has very good wrestling traditions, boxing, shin kicking and Savate, more weapons than can easily be counted etc...

[caperingcapers]

Thanks for these plays and your other videos, really nice and very much appreciated

[mmeeddiieevvaall]

if they are two guy´s? what can you do

[maaderllin]

@mmeeddiieevvaall Liechtenauer says there is no dishonnor fleeing when the opponnent is in numerical superiority.

[mmeeddiieevvaall]

if they are two guy´s? what can you do

[hsiulung1]

Awesome... I am a Hsiu Lung Tao jkd inst and you were awesome I see so much crap on You Tube as everyone I guess but this was absolutely marvellous to watch, stunning, my grandson was climbing on my back slapping my head I just couldn't stop watching. Extraordinary as Han said to Bruce... keep it up fuck it I'm gonna subscribe.

[Flamingdragonarse]

wow this is some awesome stuff btw were u get the music its awesome too.

[jonnyy40]

Sorry.When refering to the palm,that question references the wrestling video.'Ringen'

[jonnyy40]

You boys make wonderful videos.I never had any interest in learning oriental martial arts but I wish I'd known about our european heritage when I was younger.Question: Can the dagger techniques be adapted for knives? 2. You are striking with the edge of the palm at the neck/throat in all cases?

[Chihab2112]

Very cool!

Whats the title of the music?

[UFMD1]

Nice job guys.

[Kegzilla]

Very nicely done guys :)

[taitungknight]

Very clear, and well illustrated!

Thank you very much!

[NoodleboyAdam]

Beautifully done, wonderful demonstration.

The music is choice.

[HstfSengir]

I might find it useful. My neighbourhood is a rather nasty place.

[scsipai]

great video!!!:o)

[HistoryValkyrie]

I must know the music that is used in this video, it's just beautiful.

[GoresVire]

I would really like to know the music that is playing...

[saintfather]

@GoresVire It is the most pathetic part from Codex Calixtinus. Google for "New London Consort" you'll find lot of interesting stuff about them.

[Ranziel1]

Such techniques are not to be used often. You shoot for it when you see an opportunity, but actual fight is about careful delivering blows and basic feints\grapples. This stuff is advanced and rare (that's why full plays were recorded by masters in the first place, I think).

[LordEinar]

Seems that way from a distance, but don't let that fool you; it comes naturally with practice.

M.

[myshirtgoeswtf]

whats the name of this song and who preformed it?

[kuribo1]

Quite impressive indeed, very wicked dagger strikes especially to the groin area. Would not see those coming.

[runethered]

there is an old saying: "the winner of a dagger fight dies at the hospital" nice dagger fighting! have you tried doing it in armor? or with a 1½ hand sword as an opponent?

[sonjenruiu41]

@runethered i dont get it

[VikingWannaBe51887]

you're interpretations are some of the best i'v seen! Keep it up guys!

[klasco1991]

I'd hate to be in a dagger fight, close combat with knives to me seems like both players would get stabbed one way or another

[Ranziel1]

The last play was exciting. Requires snake reflexes. :/

[MEMAG]

That's our favorite one!

[Shaded2787]

I am very interested in this, and i have a question. From 4:55 on, how is he (on the right) stoping the initial thrust before pulling it to his side? I see how he positions to pull his opponents dagger to his side, with his dagger pointed upward against his opponents forearm. But before that, how is he stoping the first thrust? I cant tell if there is a shift after they meet hands or if they connect in that position to start with. Im sorry to bother you, and I hope Im not being confusing:( Ty.

[MEMAG]

He is catching underneath his opponent's wrist on the edge of his dagger that initially faces forward (toward the opponent) by turning his point to the left. After this he shifts his dagger to pull the wrist down with the edge that initially faces backwards (toward himself). I hope this helps, and please let me know if you have other questions!

-Cory

[Shaded2787]

Ah, I see. So he is stopping your blade with his dagger's edge against your wrist before he shifts to pull your hand to his side, right? Thanks so much again for taking time to answer these questions.

[MEMAG]

Yes, that's it. Sure thing!

[SAsgarters]

Great work! I have to say, my appreciation for this type of combat is rapidly increasing thanks to you. :)

I especially like moves like the one starting at about 3:05. I have always found "joint manipulation" very useful.

[kpadmirer]

I guess they didn't believe in using the left hand to deflect or grab the opponent's knife arm.

[valentinsebastian]

very nice reenacted!!

Regards from Germany.

Valentin

[Afreon]

The full name of the song is (deep breath):- Burgos Codex De Las Huelgas 12/13th Century Iberian Manuscript: Non e Gran Causa. It's just the last bit thats important, I think. It can be found on Itunes. Anyway, a great video. I'm always impressed by MEMAG's vids.

[cooks2006]

You sir are a gentleman and a scholar

[mitsotribal]

At 1:45 and at 4:16 ,there is a happening there! It's when the drinkers-villagers start dancing intensily in a local town tavern...I don't know,it's just giving me this image in my head

[Njurvar]

This must New London Consort playing one of my favourite Cantigas de Santa Maria, but which one? Desperate to make our own interpretation of this particular cantiga.

[scandapoodle]

great!

[drake919]

Okay, now I am the third person asking about the music. Can you tell me what it is? Thanks!

[MEMAG]

Hey, its from a cd called "Sinners and Saints: The Ultimate Medieval and Renaissance Music Collection"

[drake919]

Fantastic work, gentlemen. Excellent job of integrating the plates with the action at the appropriate moments. Thank you for posting this!

[SirHenrik88]

Nice video!

What is the name of the music?

[legendarylaura]

Very well done, great production. Music selection very appropriate. I enjoyed watching the text to instruction sequence.

[Afreon]

Beautiful work, well orchestrated an well presented. I have long been fasinated by medieval systems of combat, and this demonstrates a style and disipline that I was not even aware existed. Is it a practical martial art in terms of defense in the modern age, or now purely an art form? Also, and I realise a lot of people have already asked this, but what is the music playing in this video? Its class!

[Entaary]

GREAT control. You are first martial artists (and you are one ) i simply praise with no hinch. I'm ninja by style (nintaijutsu)

[eddiedaskull]

I really admire these guys.They back up their knowledge with proof

[eddiedaskull]

1;22 yes ha ha

[tlhonmey]

These are counters to specific attacks. The other half of the skill is learning how to force your opponent to make an attack that you know how to counter. And yes, these are primarily unarmoured techniques. Armoured fights would tend to resort to more grappling and probing for weak spots.

[Qhorim]

slow motion please!

[Maerokane]

incredible work guys!! thanks a ton.

[SirLlew]

Truly inspirational! Some very sweet work there.

[GecSword]

Are there any books on this subject?

This really sounds like something that not only is interesting in the medieval context but also can be applicable to the modern day world.

[Djemps]

Hi, I think that there is a fairly competent book out there for sale called "Medieval and Renaissance Dagger Combat" by Jason Vail. It's a mix of German and Italian dagger techniques, instead of a pure focus on the German school like you see here on MEMAG's vid, but it is still a good book.

[Leondrian]

Awesome clip! Interesting to see some dagger plays. Now I got to get to learn how to play with daggers;-D

[MEMAG]

Thank you, good luck!

[marozzo]

I really appreciate the effort you take to produce these videos. Looking forward to see your first sparring clip!

[MEMAG]

Thank you, it's our pleasure. I'm looking forward to our first sparring clip too! Take care!

[MarkHolgate]

lol! missed the walking on hands at the end!

[MEMAG]

John loves his hand-stands!

[Djemps]

Excellent. I just made a dagger play list. This vid is definetly getting added. I realy liked the under-counter at 4:10!

[MarkHolgate]

i agree! love those single-time counters

[MEMAG]

Thanks! There are a bunch of counter-stabs throughout the tradition, but since they all look pretty much the same we only included one in the video. They work really well. Take care!