Basic Exercises of the Highland Broadsword

These are some of the basic training exercises used in the Cateran Society Broadsword Academy for studying the art of the Regimental Highland Broadsword of the late 18th century.

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[shamisenfoil]

I was wondering on which treaties is the Highland Broadsword based ?

[gilbride100]

@shamisenfoil Angelo's Highland Broadsword posters, Mathewson's "Fencing Familiarized," the Anti-Pugilism manual, MacGregor's lecture and others.

[lofny]

Excellent Chris! I've been wanting to add broadsword for a while now to our school. If I ever pull my head out of my ass I'll have you come down if you have the time. Thanks for posting. Cheers, Todd Lake Ontario Fechtschule

[gilbride100]

@lofny Sounds great, and thanks for your comment!

[GibbsasaurusRex]

Fighting with a broadsword was supposed to be fast, deadly, and devastating. this is just fencing with a broadsword. disappointed.

[gilbride100]

@GibbsasaurusRex

So, you know absolutely nothing about historical broadsword fencing or any other kind of swordsmanship, but felt it necessary to share your unqualified opinion?

[Prospro8]

@GibbsasaurusRex

You're missing the point. These are military exercises, traditional, aimed at a basic drill that familiarises the learner with the stances and tool. Only when these are all mastered can people begin to think intuitively. You practise these till they're automatic, then you fence with a partner and only then will you learn how to be 'devastating'. It's not aadolescent entertainment, it's a skill and an art for gents who can be trusted safely. . .

[emrullah2333]

practically awesome

[BruderAntonellus]

whats the difference between the second and the third thrust? is it just that minimal difference in the position of the hand?

[TheCommanderSalamand]

thanks for shearing these great Videos

[lofny]

@GibbsasaurusRex  wrong but why not post a video of you showing us? And show the resources as well?

[hammeylove]

I have had a love of swords since I was a Child, I have walls coverd with Katanas, and broadswords, I have studied Japanise styles for years, looking to get back to my Celtic roots with the Broadsword.