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Well - I did say I was being pedantic :D. You are right - the distances exist whatever we call them - it helps to define them within the style we...
As far as I am aware - the Germans do not specifically state these ranges - these are extrapolated meanings, zufechten is mentioned - ringen is...
Almost - it's the process of moving forte to foible and then executing an attack with opposition all within the bind/engagement. Stolenbjorn's...
Winding - not binding Winden (translated to winding most commonly) is not just engagement of the blades (which some people might take binding to...
The longer rapier means that the fencer can keep the katana user in his range but out of distance of the katana - slipping back to avoid threats...
Wma I'd strongly recommend the Exiles and Schola Gladiatoria - both study Italian style combat - wrestling, longsword etc,both clubs have good...
Iolair - Yes - I learned epee - from the start, thats all our club did really :D. The frusrtration with foil is that it is at odds with itself,...
Hi I studied Tai Chi short form about 10 years ago now, I really enjoyed it and it had a lasting effect on lots of aspects of life. Unfortunately...
Re-enactors use their own system - not a martial art. What do you mean by 'Broadsword' - medieval single handed sword ? basket hilted weapon from...
Epee for smallsword? Nope - epee is a differnt weapon to a smallsword - foil was the training weapon - epee a duelling weapon in it's own...
Although the geometry awareness - the sense of 'line' in fencing translates to any linear attack - either open hand, jian or yari (to cross...
get to it The last 10 years has seen european sword styles being ressurrected - all you need is some evidence and you might get close to the...
Hi- Modern fencing has no rapier equivalent - the epee is a form of a dueling weapon derived from late transition rapiers - but different - the...
In brief - I would say the rules. I used to fence epee - so there are fewer rules (I am thinking of rights of way here) than with sabre and foil -...
OMG - perfect - I feel blind! Thanks :D
Yeah - good points, it might be why I only see TKD/Shotokan and Judo classes for kids. I'd like her to do Tai Chi - but I can't imagine any...
My 9 yr old daughter has expressed a consistent desire to take up an open hand MA - I would like her to go for Wing Chun - does anyone know if...
IMHO - :D Sport fencing is not the best compliment to unarmed MA - take up something with more overlap - something that maintains closing and...
Hi Rob, Looks to be a good event, it's a shame I can't get there (again):bang: . Hopefully we can meet up elsewhere though. Soon. Adam
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