Dual wield vs Sword and Shield

This is an example of our Edmonton based sword fighting group. We use a 5 hit system for simplicity in our war-games. We use simplified padded wasters so some control is required (hardwood core as opposed to flexible pvc). We will have a web-page up soon and the rest of our video's will be posted there.

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People & Blogs

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• Dual wield
• Sword-fighting
• Shield
• Sparring
• Duel

[DaveZylstra]

I've been trying to figure out how a dual-wield could be optimized myself, thanks for posting the video. I think one of the dual-wielders mistakes is that he is often just using one sword and not thninking of what to be doing with the other. Unlike a shield which can be kept close as an effective strategy the second sword needs to be con stantly used as either a shield or an attacking point to be truly effective. Also, don't you think the size of the dual-wielders swords was a bit unrealistic?

[Malarious]

@DaveZylstra: The size of the training swords we are using are based off of historical swords. However, it's usually more common for someone to duel wield with a smaller sword or a dagger in their off hand because there's less chance of the weapons getting bound together. That is something that has happened to me before. Using both larger swords I do have to compensate and be more careful. Also, it's a good idea to get practice in with your off hand before jumping into duel wielding.

[klappspatenkamikaze]

no fullcontact = no fighting

[Malarious]

@klappspatenkamikaze: Technically you're right. This is just sparring. This is an introductory phase of our group. As members advance (if they choose to) they will be introduced into a more agressive portion that involves full contact, with metal wasters, armour, punching, grappling etc.

[drummerponsi]

looks like fun, but you guys really need more practice :s

[Malarious]

You pretty much nailed the two reasons that we do this, it is fun and we are getting more practise, because we do need it.

[oflari]

Lloyd v.s. Kratos lol

[AngryGunslinger]

@SkatesBT You automatically make your self look like an enormous idiot when you compare real life to movies. There is nothing NOTHING similar with a real sword fight and a movie sword fight. And big guys being slow is just an ridiculous myth.

[IsaacEliSeth]

Dude, I like your shield, eh? :D

[RazorCell7]

@Malarious Have you guys ever wore armor or reenact warriors such as Romans or Greeks etc?

[FrisianDude]

@SkatesBT er, yeah, but those are movies. Who says the large guys actually more slow than the small guy? Small = fast and large = slow is often exaggerated in movies. Plus a large guy has a bit more reach than the short guy so could possibly keep the little bugger away from him. :D

[dcfefs]

i like this Captain Canada more than Captain America

[SkatesBT]

@stoner4010 You need agility and finesse to win a sword duel. Sheer power is not a sure way to win. Ever see fight scenes in movies where the quick small guy beats the large and slow guy?

[BugsB33zy]

@oflari who is lloyd?

[battletoads22]

Oh, Canada! Our home and native land...

[christophernando128]

que material utilizan en las espadas? es acaso nieve seca?

[xxdomoxxkunxx]

@DaveZylstra parry and fence with the one in your left hand, slash and hack with the one in right hand, is it easy against a shielded oppnent? no, is it possible to win? quite