Patrick McCarthy working arming sword with Chris Foster

This is very typical of how Chris and I work arming sword with each other in style-free training. I like it because it provides an opportunity to engage in some back 'n forth without "killing" each other. I also find it a valuable conditioning practice.

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• swordsmanship
• sword
• fighting
• dueling
• Pat
• McCarthy

[shlomie3]

are u the friend of sensei casale?

[mccarthysensei]

Yes, I am

[billguy1234]

Is Patrick Mccarthy the same gentleman who worked with the Katori Shinto Ryu?

[mccarthysensei]

Yes, I am the same person.

[mccarthysensei]

Real swords? Swords are courtesy of Paul Chen.

[zokon53]

wow* did Mr. Foster really parry that thrust with his hand! ... or are my eyes playing tricks?

[armaetemporis]

Good dexterity!

[RelativelyBest]

Heh, looks like you guys are having fun. ;)

[swordranger]

What I like about this is that you're encouraging the art of dueling...great stuff.

[FredDude27]

Please tell me dont are real swords? =P