To all who have commented on the historical inaccuracy of this video. In my defense a couple of things. First, I was young when hired by NBC Sports to make this for the Olympics of 1980. I was 26. No excuse I know, but it was before the internet, and research was easily had. Second, I was paid to "simplify" fencing for "casual" TV viewers (4th grade education) which I think I did. I know more now. Many comments are true. Finally, the weapons shown were the best available in 1979.
is there any historical fact in this film i do talhoffer 15th century hand and a half sword and i do not use it like a baseball bat nor does it tier me out in a few minutes
its intresting to see 80s perceptions but that is all
The video is taken in a professional way, the actors are very good. Unfortunately, the presentation of fencing is ridiculous. This is more stage fencing than historical reconstruction and it reflects a vision of fencing history at least 30 years old.
A broadsword is not a baseball bat. When you speak of the long rapier, why using a theatre rapier with a modern blade? And the principle of French smallsword work is the separation of parry and riposte.
with the renaissance sword your parries must be done with the point on the opponent.
point position is important
as for the court swords if I was alive in those days I would have grabbed their edgeless tiny swords smashed their teeth out of those toffy pomes gentlemen wearing those pretty pretty girly suits with the handle they once hold on to
and I can back up my line of bullshit
No wonder the american indians slaughtered those girly men in the woods
Look at that Haney Broadsword!
zevis11 8 months ago
To all who have commented on the historical inaccuracy of this video. In my defense a couple of things. First, I was young when hired by NBC Sports to make this for the Olympics of 1980. I was 26. No excuse I know, but it was before the internet, and research was easily had. Second, I was paid to "simplify" fencing for "casual" TV viewers (4th grade education) which I think I did. I know more now. Many comments are true. Finally, the weapons shown were the best available in 1979.
JAllenSud 1 year ago
Nicely put together but the facts are WAY off. Particularly about the rapier
Quillons1 1 year ago
Wow... what a long way we've come even just this last decade in our understanding (and expectations) of historical martial arts!
fightdesigner 1 year ago
Excellent video, thanks for sharing.
VegaEtereo 1 year ago
i prefer sabres than rapier . good acting XD
kadzit 1 year ago
is there any historical fact in this film i do talhoffer 15th century hand and a half sword and i do not use it like a baseball bat nor does it tier me out in a few minutes
its intresting to see 80s perceptions but that is all
cborran 2 years ago
SO MUCH MYTHS HERE! Way too much old info and misunderstanding...
Broadsword is not a proper term...
Long-sword, Hand & Half, Bastard Sword, and others are the way to say them. What he has looks like a cheap Arming Sword...
They are not 5 lbs, but 2 lbs up to 3 lbs 10 oz... A Arming Sword would be about 2 lbs or lower...
And you do not use these sword like a baseball bat...
255Knights 2 years ago
The video is taken in a professional way, the actors are very good. Unfortunately, the presentation of fencing is ridiculous. This is more stage fencing than historical reconstruction and it reflects a vision of fencing history at least 30 years old.
A broadsword is not a baseball bat. When you speak of the long rapier, why using a theatre rapier with a modern blade? And the principle of French smallsword work is the separation of parry and riposte.
mhewer2 2 years ago
I really appreciate this video!
I like the idea of fencing through the ages! thank you very much for posting it! its great!
LordOswald 2 years ago
with the renaissance sword your parries must be done with the point on the opponent.
point position is important
as for the court swords if I was alive in those days I would have grabbed their edgeless tiny swords smashed their teeth out of those toffy pomes gentlemen wearing those pretty pretty girly suits with the handle they once hold on to
and I can back up my line of bullshit
No wonder the american indians slaughtered those girly men in the woods
NewZealfighter 2 years ago
@NewZealfighter Excellent comment sir!
VegaEtereo 1 year ago
the broadsword was not used like a baseball bat.Using it like a baseball bat would have gotten you killed fast
what about half swording techniques and subtle foot work and understanding all the wards to protect yourself and save energy
the board sword is not that much heaver then a saber
NewZealfighter 2 years ago