Singlestick bout

Bob Brooks, Marshal of the Hotspur School of Defence (in kilt), versus the redoubtable Mark Donnelly, Professor of Arms for the Society for the Study of Swordsmanship, during the HSD gathering at Etal, Northumberland, on August 18-19, 2007, using Highland methods prescribed for the basket-hilt broadsword with singlestick. A very tough bout!

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[Valkiosa]

This is class, Bob! Some really nice stuff coming through. A great inspiration to keep up singlesticking, and attending to the footwork.

Any more Norwegian Singlestickers out there?!?

Can't wait till my next class...

Slainte!

Ragnhild

[hotspurschool]

Very kind, thanks!

I'm competing for the Borders Backsword Championship on August 10, and planning to film my training schedule, so watch this space for more fun with sticks!

[Bonkerbomber]

Liked watching. Comes very near to Huttons treatise on the sabre. What is about cuts to the leg? Are they also used in Broadswordfencing?

[hotspurschool]

Yes, cuts to the leg are valid, but always beware the slip and counter cut to the head/shoulder if you're doing it.

[fioredeiliberi]

Nice video Bob. I'll have to come up & visit some time If that's all right. You'll probably bury me as my backsword is mildly shocking.

BTW, Terry told me off the other day for describing him as a Silver practicioner. He studies a great deal more than that, but without doubt knows an awful lot about Silver.

Cheers, Nigel Plum

[hotspurschool]

Cheers Nigel!

My reference to Terry was in the English Martial Arts sense, rather than exclusively Silver-orientated.

If you get up this far North, give me a shout :)

[rdayk]

Their proficiency is quite breathtaking. - Rachel

[spadaydaga]

I really like this video. I've just started Singlestick sparring out by me. I found this vid very helpful.

[cqcgrasso]

bob, very enjoyable, hard hitting--good footwork and great sportmanship---excellent job--ralph g

[TheDustyWilk]

this was surprisingly impressive! nice job.

[wolfgavin]

Everything with your fighting is too perfect is the only criticism I could make.

[MarkHolgate]

lol - reassuring small children about the big tough men being ok.

very impressive bout, kudos to both of you.