But, the ONLY medieval sword fighting class in North America? I know of more than 80 groups practicing medieval and Renaissance fencing in the US alone.
Black belts in WMA? Never heard of it in any of the 270 groups worldwide I know of... Which group are you associated with?
Btw, any clips of your spear fencing you can share? We're happy to study and discuss any material. :)
Weeell, this is just a friendly little spear bout, by people who usually practice longsword fencing. It was Andreas first time holding a spear, and Mikaels third time sparring, I believe. So yes, there is quite a bit of work to do...
Crossed steps are kosher though, if you really check the sources. Although, it can certainly be done better. I don't agree about the foot stance you describe though. Meyer certainly goes wider, as does Mair.
Your movements leave you off balance.. your pass through steps leave your feet criss crossed.. your attack technique is very uncoordinated... Keep your feet shoulder length in a squared box stance with your weapon foot back.. Relax your arms and stay loose but agile. Rest the spear in both hands keeping weight 50% 50% on BOTH FEET. I am enlisted in the only medieval sword fighting class in north America.. my teacher has numerous black belts in eastern and western martial arts
Btw, here is a list of the known HEMA/WMA groups. A fair estimate is that there are at least 8.000 practitioners right now, worldwide.
hroarr d o t c o m Stupid YT blocks proper links... But check the front page for the "HEMA Census".
Hroarr 1 year ago
@quickdrawz05
But, the ONLY medieval sword fighting class in North America? I know of more than 80 groups practicing medieval and Renaissance fencing in the US alone.
Black belts in WMA? Never heard of it in any of the 270 groups worldwide I know of... Which group are you associated with?
Btw, any clips of your spear fencing you can share? We're happy to study and discuss any material. :)
Hroarr 1 year ago
@quickdrawz05
Weeell, this is just a friendly little spear bout, by people who usually practice longsword fencing. It was Andreas first time holding a spear, and Mikaels third time sparring, I believe. So yes, there is quite a bit of work to do...
Crossed steps are kosher though, if you really check the sources. Although, it can certainly be done better. I don't agree about the foot stance you describe though. Meyer certainly goes wider, as does Mair.
Hroarr 1 year ago
Your movements leave you off balance.. your pass through steps leave your feet criss crossed.. your attack technique is very uncoordinated... Keep your feet shoulder length in a squared box stance with your weapon foot back.. Relax your arms and stay loose but agile. Rest the spear in both hands keeping weight 50% 50% on BOTH FEET. I am enlisted in the only medieval sword fighting class in north America.. my teacher has numerous black belts in eastern and western martial arts
quickdrawz05 1 year ago