Longsword Techniques
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These guys are from the group called ARMA but there are a lot of other groups that are also training HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts). I will send you a link to the hema alliance training partner finder map, I hope there is a group near you.
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Where are you guys practicing out of? I'd love to get in on this asap!
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@1169Timothy "Fucking around" is how you learn.
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@Jetman123 The other Ass holes that I am talking about are not people training but the people fucking around.
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@1169Timothy No, this is what it looks like when you have actually learned the techniques and have them down to a science. Training is slow, awkward, and clumsy, which is why those "other assholes" do it, so they can get better.
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Double dragons
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This is what it looks like when you train to use a longsword, not like these other assholes on youtube that give knights a bad name.
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@neverwatch8thepisode You can buy it. A longsword maybe stands to 150 dollars - 200 dollars + ship.
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I want one of those swords :'(
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@ranpleasant Are you part of the ARMA? WHERE ARE THEY?!?!!?!?!??!
@xtcarnage15586 There is no "better". If you want to be a longsword fencer, use longsword techniques. If you want to do well in Kendo matches, become a Kendoka. Since none of us fight for real with swords anymore, do what you find the most fun. As far as "real life' technique goes, the longsword stuff here is better, since that's what it was used for. Kendo is used for a VERY specific sporting ruleset, not for earnest combat with sharps.
Kunstdesfechtens 1 year ago 10
@Eiburya One could argue that CQB is as much a martial arts style as Kunst de Fechtens and is just as much about muscle memory, reflexes and smart movement. Of course, melee weapons have something firearms sure don't - you can practice with them on a live partner with proper safety gear! So I can certainly see why you might find them more interesting, as you can do more in the sport arena with a good longsword than you can with a pistol.
And no, there's no denying melee weapons are cool. ;)
Jetman123 6 months ago 5