About how long do your shields last you? I recently made myself a roundshield out of some fairly thick planks of wood, I'm hoping it will last me quite some time. It looks like yours can't last too long judging by the kind of damage those dane axes are doing to them.
a peace of advice if u have the spear and ur behind guys with shelds stab them in the foot that way they will drop their weapons and u can get em in the heart
Thanks man, and sorry to hear you're a sissy.... GRIN
Seriously though, pulling shots is a necessity with steel weapons... but each of us could seriously hurt someone with a boffer weapon if we swung full force.
I totally agree, but i would make a horrible actor/stuntman cause i would feel the desire to follow through. I am sure if i tried what you guys do, i would get it after awhile.
I like the overall concept of what your doing however I still think using rattan sticks is the better way to learn weapons technique. Being a fairly light weight person sparring against much larger persons than myself I learned to throw my blows almost entirely with the hip and waist rather than using primarily the arm muscles as your group seems to be doing. In other words in my opinion sparring with steel instead of rattan seem to teach average sized persons to hit too light.
To start with, there is NOTHING that rattan is good for other than cheap bar furniture.
You seem to think you know something about what we do, but your own comments prove otherwise. Look closer at the way we move, circle, sidestep, advance and close,.... our whole bodies are in movement while looking for an opening (or making one). Fighting with rattan groups limits you to standing in one general spot and swinging like an idiot. There is NO substitute for fighting/training with steel.
As skallagrimm said it's totally different...one thing he didnt mention though is that, whilst ratan can certainly hurt you, steel can do serious damage! Thats why we pull blows and have "no contact zones" I've suffered 3 broken ribs from a sword, a dislocated wrist from an axe and the gods only know how many bloodied noses/black eyes/other bruises from weapons, shields and often flying elbows! If you want to truly understand a weapon you need to fight with steel.
It reminds me of my days in a DA Metalweapons group. I kinda miss it. I'm getting back into SCA now, though, so I still get to Pattern with Steel.
It looks like you avoid Headshots, or am I just not looking hard enough?
If you're coming to OZ, please let me know. I'm in ACT, but would be happy to travel just about anywhere East Coast to get a bash in (when I find my DA gear... :)
Hey there Skallagrimm, I'm a big fan of your videos and was wondering if i could get your opinion on our group. Just look for the Leongatha Medieval Society on search. We're the largest independant re-enactment group in Victoria, Australia. We've been around for about two years and would love to have you round for a bash if you're ever down under 8)
Pleasure to "meet" you Dean! I'd love nothing more than to get out of the states and visit about a dozen places, including Australia. When and if I ever can afford to do so, I'll certainly look you guys up. I also do some 14th-15th C. longsword and polearm stuff.... videos of that coming soon. Keep on swingin'!!
Skallagrimm: I'm Spartacus100 of "heavy metal combat" you guys look great and i enjoy watching your videos. do you guys travel or just home town. we're from wichita KS.
Hey Spartacus, what's up? We were actually in Wichita about five years ago, and met a couple of you guys at the faire there. We've traveled all over the midwest over the last ten years, but now we do more events around the perm. Viking style home we built.
My one eyed God! This looks fun, but dangerous. I do SCA combat and have seen some live steel fights, but none were as brutal and fast as this. On average, how long does the training take to fight in a melee like this?
Right on both counts... it's a lot of fun, but not overly dangerous once you've trained a bit. We practice once a week together (most of us) so we are comfortable with one another and safe. Once you "get it", (about one season) it takes no time at all to pull off a realistic and entertaining (yet safe) steel weapon fight.... the difference with us is we do it LIVE. Thanks for commenting!
About how long do your shields last you? I recently made myself a roundshield out of some fairly thick planks of wood, I'm hoping it will last me quite some time. It looks like yours can't last too long judging by the kind of damage those dane axes are doing to them.
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Good action. More in the forest? If you like:
watch?v=2nE55oKZyRo
1buergervonatlantis 1 year ago
a peace of advice if u have the spear and ur behind guys with shelds stab them in the foot that way they will drop their weapons and u can get em in the heart
adcstmh 1 year ago
NICE
555con 2 years ago
lol n00bs!!!!!
Farflonger 3 years ago
nice
panzerwels 3 years ago
HOT!
andreastesfaye 3 years ago
Lol, i would rather do boffer fighting. Mainly cause im a sissy, but also dont like pulling shots.
Your guys costume is amazing, good video
dagfan06 3 years ago
Thanks man, and sorry to hear you're a sissy.... GRIN
Seriously though, pulling shots is a necessity with steel weapons... but each of us could seriously hurt someone with a boffer weapon if we swung full force.
skallagrimm 3 years ago
I totally agree, but i would make a horrible actor/stuntman cause i would feel the desire to follow through. I am sure if i tried what you guys do, i would get it after awhile.
dagfan06 3 years ago
thats cool gotta love it especially those drums
Thetweakster 3 years ago 2
I like the overall concept of what your doing however I still think using rattan sticks is the better way to learn weapons technique. Being a fairly light weight person sparring against much larger persons than myself I learned to throw my blows almost entirely with the hip and waist rather than using primarily the arm muscles as your group seems to be doing. In other words in my opinion sparring with steel instead of rattan seem to teach average sized persons to hit too light.
noloferratus 3 years ago
To start with, there is NOTHING that rattan is good for other than cheap bar furniture.
You seem to think you know something about what we do, but your own comments prove otherwise. Look closer at the way we move, circle, sidestep, advance and close,.... our whole bodies are in movement while looking for an opening (or making one). Fighting with rattan groups limits you to standing in one general spot and swinging like an idiot. There is NO substitute for fighting/training with steel.
skallagrimm 3 years ago
As skallagrimm said it's totally different...one thing he didnt mention though is that, whilst ratan can certainly hurt you, steel can do serious damage! Thats why we pull blows and have "no contact zones" I've suffered 3 broken ribs from a sword, a dislocated wrist from an axe and the gods only know how many bloodied noses/black eyes/other bruises from weapons, shields and often flying elbows! If you want to truly understand a weapon you need to fight with steel.
flash4741 3 years ago
Good job. Like allways
Knort 4 years ago
Looks good!
Reminds me the good old fights with the Army of Jomsborg
Unfortunately we cant meet on the battlefield as I'm from Europe XD
I always love to fight against good warriors
laurentiusbehaim 4 years ago
This is really good stuff. I gave it a 5.
It reminds me of my days in a DA Metalweapons group. I kinda miss it. I'm getting back into SCA now, though, so I still get to Pattern with Steel.
It looks like you avoid Headshots, or am I just not looking hard enough?
If you're coming to OZ, please let me know. I'm in ACT, but would be happy to travel just about anywhere East Coast to get a bash in (when I find my DA gear... :)
-Pup
HellPuppy0 4 years ago
are you completely self taught, and to you study any of the fechtbuchs or do you mainly stick to early time periods?
demsmine 4 years ago
Hey there Skallagrimm, I'm a big fan of your videos and was wondering if i could get your opinion on our group. Just look for the Leongatha Medieval Society on search. We're the largest independant re-enactment group in Victoria, Australia. We've been around for about two years and would love to have you round for a bash if you're ever down under 8)
StationeryMan 4 years ago
Pleasure to "meet" you Dean! I'd love nothing more than to get out of the states and visit about a dozen places, including Australia. When and if I ever can afford to do so, I'll certainly look you guys up. I also do some 14th-15th C. longsword and polearm stuff.... videos of that coming soon. Keep on swingin'!!
skallagrimm 4 years ago
Skallagrimm: I'm Spartacus100 of "heavy metal combat" you guys look great and i enjoy watching your videos. do you guys travel or just home town. we're from wichita KS.
SPARTACUS1000 4 years ago
Hey Spartacus, what's up? We were actually in Wichita about five years ago, and met a couple of you guys at the faire there. We've traveled all over the midwest over the last ten years, but now we do more events around the perm. Viking style home we built.
skallagrimm 4 years ago
My one eyed God! This looks fun, but dangerous. I do SCA combat and have seen some live steel fights, but none were as brutal and fast as this. On average, how long does the training take to fight in a melee like this?
DougExiter 4 years ago
Right on both counts... it's a lot of fun, but not overly dangerous once you've trained a bit. We practice once a week together (most of us) so we are comfortable with one another and safe. Once you "get it", (about one season) it takes no time at all to pull off a realistic and entertaining (yet safe) steel weapon fight.... the difference with us is we do it LIVE. Thanks for commenting!
skallagrimm 4 years ago
i love the medieval fight! i am i warrior too...
very well done man!
Skioppi 4 years ago
Thanks bro!
skallagrimm 4 years ago
Very well done.
kupkakesweet 4 years ago