i think you deffinetly need to workon tequnique a little bit.( if you dont mind the constuctive criticism ) relax a little more in your stance, and you lift your back leg a little bit on your lunge.
This seems like a dumb question, but what kind of blade do they provide on it? I want to get 2 of them, one sharp and one blunt (for practice), but it seems like they only have it with one kind of blade. If you don't know the official Hanwei kind, can you at least tell me if the edge and tip are sharp? Thanks!
Oh and as for advice, It seems to me that you move your wrist a bit much (i.e. rolling it ) whenever you lunge. Try to not roll it around so much as it takes time and can lower accuracy.
@AtrusOranis Actually for this rapier I got both the sharp and blunt, as sold by Hanwei. There is no real edge to either, which isn't important for a rapier. However, I felt a little disappointed at the blunt version. It is basically the same thing as the sharp, only with the point ground off. It also had a slightly longer tang, and I had to apply a hacksaw to get it to fit in the hilt.
As for the wrist, doesn't the twist lend strength to a thrust?
Actually, for rapier I do want an edge to it for "draw cuts", in which you basically run the blade along the person while applying pressure, basically a slicing action. It is one of my standard moves where I get on the person's inside quickly and then use a draw cut on his midsection or neck.
When fencing rapier, strength is not as important as speed, accuracy, and finesse; so while you may be correct that it increases strength, its not as practical.
@AtrusOranis Ah, Abschneiden, or "slicing off", last of the Three Wounders. No, the blades used in this rapier are blunt ('bout 1/32nd I'd say) and would take work to get a decent edge. No difference between the blunt and sharp versions as far as edge goes.
True, it's usually not the strongest blow that counts, but the first blow. I do not remember where I read it, but apparently some guy out there can put a standard modern fencing "toy" through a thin door by twisting his wrist just right.
@TheJoe999Man Since your videos suggest you do not know how to use a sword in a martial sense, I must assume you are referring to my appearance rather than technique (horrible as it may be).
I admit I myself feel I look, sound, and act a little gay. For that I apologize. I hope any feelings of latent homosexuality or bigotry you may have experienced watching me did not cause you any lasting harm.
@TheJoe999Man If you know how to handle a sword, then why do your videos show no stances to speak of, portray you cutting across your leading leg, and making wide swings too close to the target? Do you study an actual style off-camera and just throw it all away when you kill milk jugs?
(Also, martial arts are not a joke and there should be some seriousness.)
Way to be self taught! I'm saving up for one of CAS/Hanwei's rapiers myself, but I'm looking at the Gustav or (if I can be patient enough) the Descheaux. Great video, going to watch the german longsword now.
Cappo ferro is Italian, not german, just thought Id give my two cents. Your german longsword is not to bad to be honest, but I would reccomend looking up guy windsor (author of the book " duellists companion" which teaches cappo ferro) if you would like to further your skill in rapier combat. He also teaches long sword too. Keep at it man!
Like I said in the video description, I bounce around. I bought a book entitled "Fighting with the German Longsword" by Christian Henry Tobler, which is a very good buy (if a little dated, the author apparently updated his teachings since). At present I am focused on that, but sooner or later I'll get an urge to play with the rapier again.
And my longsword is "not to bad"? I cringe when I watch it now. :D Need to make a new video sometime...
Ah, I see, it has something to do with my attempts to link to the ARMA website. Guess Youtube doesn't like that.
Anywho, the ARMA have a nice article on their website entitled "Questions and Answers about the Rapier". If you're really interested, put that into Google.
Huh, Youtube won't let me reply for some reason...
Anyway Speedy, rapiers were thrusting weapons, used for civilian dueling. They are viewed today in a romantic manner, as special weapons gentlemen used to settle affairs of honor. Ironically some of the earliest accounts are of them being used by muggers and thieves and as defense against the same.
I would suggest looking for books by Tom Leoni (Fabris or Giganti translations) or Guy Wilson (Cappoferro mostly).
Tom's books are translations of original source material and are amazingly good. Wilson's book is an interpretation of Italian rapier as a whole and is also fantastic. Good luck in your studies!
Nice blade, Guy. I have a Torino, myself and happen to take an interest in both the longsword and rapier. So be it if some may call it ADD. I just call it good taste, hehe.
Strength and Honor to thee in thy endeavors. Hope to see you somewhere at the top...eh, if I ever get the cash to continue studies...and actually progress well, lol.
HAND FIRST!
Chattanclan 1 week ago
Capo Ferro is not German
He may have studied with the German schools of fencing but his manuscripts and fencing plates very much represent traditional Italian styles
gr3ysw0rdsm3n 1 month ago
try not to lift that back leg it throws you off balance and it is also a telegraph.
valentekevin100 3 months ago
i think you deffinetly need to workon tequnique a little bit.( if you dont mind the constuctive criticism ) relax a little more in your stance, and you lift your back leg a little bit on your lunge.
valentekevin100 3 months ago
This seems like a dumb question, but what kind of blade do they provide on it? I want to get 2 of them, one sharp and one blunt (for practice), but it seems like they only have it with one kind of blade. If you don't know the official Hanwei kind, can you at least tell me if the edge and tip are sharp? Thanks!
Oh and as for advice, It seems to me that you move your wrist a bit much (i.e. rolling it ) whenever you lunge. Try to not roll it around so much as it takes time and can lower accuracy.
AtrusOranis 3 months ago
@AtrusOranis Actually for this rapier I got both the sharp and blunt, as sold by Hanwei. There is no real edge to either, which isn't important for a rapier. However, I felt a little disappointed at the blunt version. It is basically the same thing as the sharp, only with the point ground off. It also had a slightly longer tang, and I had to apply a hacksaw to get it to fit in the hilt.
As for the wrist, doesn't the twist lend strength to a thrust?
SkinnyGuy31 3 months ago
@SkinnyGuy31 Thanks for the quick response!
Actually, for rapier I do want an edge to it for "draw cuts", in which you basically run the blade along the person while applying pressure, basically a slicing action. It is one of my standard moves where I get on the person's inside quickly and then use a draw cut on his midsection or neck.
When fencing rapier, strength is not as important as speed, accuracy, and finesse; so while you may be correct that it increases strength, its not as practical.
AtrusOranis 3 months ago
@AtrusOranis Ah, Abschneiden, or "slicing off", last of the Three Wounders. No, the blades used in this rapier are blunt ('bout 1/32nd I'd say) and would take work to get a decent edge. No difference between the blunt and sharp versions as far as edge goes.
True, it's usually not the strongest blow that counts, but the first blow. I do not remember where I read it, but apparently some guy out there can put a standard modern fencing "toy" through a thin door by twisting his wrist just right.
SkinnyGuy31 3 months ago
you look fuckin gay
TheJoe999Man 5 months ago
@TheJoe999Man Since your videos suggest you do not know how to use a sword in a martial sense, I must assume you are referring to my appearance rather than technique (horrible as it may be).
I admit I myself feel I look, sound, and act a little gay. For that I apologize. I hope any feelings of latent homosexuality or bigotry you may have experienced watching me did not cause you any lasting harm.
SkinnyGuy31 5 months ago
@TheJoe999Man just LOL you look way to serious I to now how to fight with a sword.
TheJoe999Man 5 months ago
@TheJoe999Man If you know how to handle a sword, then why do your videos show no stances to speak of, portray you cutting across your leading leg, and making wide swings too close to the target? Do you study an actual style off-camera and just throw it all away when you kill milk jugs?
(Also, martial arts are not a joke and there should be some seriousness.)
SkinnyGuy31 5 months ago
hey look, its a nerd with a sword thats trying to be badass
carlyle0229 5 months ago
@carlyle0229 Well, first I thought I'd try to feel manly by not putting up any videos and just trolling on Youtube, but that seemed kind of juvenile.
SkinnyGuy31 5 months ago
@carlyle0229 I think that he could beat the shit out of you :/
UsuallyKind 3 months ago
@UsuallyKind you never seen me, he is nerdy, id kick his ass
carlyle0229 3 months ago
Way to be self taught! I'm saving up for one of CAS/Hanwei's rapiers myself, but I'm looking at the Gustav or (if I can be patient enough) the Descheaux. Great video, going to watch the german longsword now.
tendoking48 6 months ago
That's strange that the blade is so whippy. Love Hanwei though. I just bought their renaissance side sword
ScarletAvatar 9 months ago
I'm glad to see a few people are being entertained by this. :D
SkinnyGuy31 11 months ago
LOL
DraconicVisage 11 months ago
Cappo ferro is Italian, not german, just thought Id give my two cents. Your german longsword is not to bad to be honest, but I would reccomend looking up guy windsor (author of the book " duellists companion" which teaches cappo ferro) if you would like to further your skill in rapier combat. He also teaches long sword too. Keep at it man!
megaenvy 1 year ago
@megaenvy You're right, Cappo Ferro is Italian.
Like I said in the video description, I bounce around. I bought a book entitled "Fighting with the German Longsword" by Christian Henry Tobler, which is a very good buy (if a little dated, the author apparently updated his teachings since). At present I am focused on that, but sooner or later I'll get an urge to play with the rapier again.
And my longsword is "not to bad"? I cringe when I watch it now. :D Need to make a new video sometime...
SkinnyGuy31 1 year ago
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NzRsPks 1 year ago 2
Ah, I see, it has something to do with my attempts to link to the ARMA website. Guess Youtube doesn't like that.
Anywho, the ARMA have a nice article on their website entitled "Questions and Answers about the Rapier". If you're really interested, put that into Google.
SkinnyGuy31 1 year ago
Huh, Youtube won't let me reply for some reason...
Anyway Speedy, rapiers were thrusting weapons, used for civilian dueling. They are viewed today in a romantic manner, as special weapons gentlemen used to settle affairs of honor. Ironically some of the earliest accounts are of them being used by muggers and thieves and as defense against the same.
SkinnyGuy31 1 year ago
I would suggest looking for books by Tom Leoni (Fabris or Giganti translations) or Guy Wilson (Cappoferro mostly).
Tom's books are translations of original source material and are amazingly good. Wilson's book is an interpretation of Italian rapier as a whole and is also fantastic. Good luck in your studies!
finnmaclir 1 year ago
Nice blade, Guy. I have a Torino, myself and happen to take an interest in both the longsword and rapier. So be it if some may call it ADD. I just call it good taste, hehe.
Strength and Honor to thee in thy endeavors. Hope to see you somewhere at the top...eh, if I ever get the cash to continue studies...and actually progress well, lol.
CourierSeraphim 1 year ago