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Author Topic: Anyone trained using Fighting At The Barrier?  (Read 11861 times)

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Re: Anyone trained using Fighting At The Barrier?
« Reply #15 on: 2013-02-16, 04:12:42 »
Looking through those photo`s, it`s so strange the strength and confidence you get from a physical barrier/barbican. As you watch the sequence of photo`s, You will notice that as soon as the barrier is eventually pulled down we all withdraw to the safety of the gate house.  ;)
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Re: Anyone trained using Fighting At The Barrier?
« Reply #16 on: 2013-02-16, 19:03:32 »
Looking through those photo`s, it`s so strange the strength and confidence you get from a physical barrier/barbican. As you watch the sequence of photo`s, You will notice that as soon as the barrier is eventually pulled down we all withdraw to the safety of the gate house.  ;)
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LOL  ;D
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Re: Anyone trained using Fighting At The Barrier?
« Reply #17 on: 2013-02-19, 05:13:07 »
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At first, I read that as "the portcullis is FALLING"..

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Re: Anyone trained using Fighting At The Barrier?
« Reply #18 on: 2013-02-19, 06:31:55 »
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Love those pic's. :)
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Re: Anyone trained using Fighting At The Barrier?
« Reply #19 on: 2013-02-19, 15:25:55 »
....

At first, I read that as "the portcullis is FALLING"..

Wow, when that happens, make sure to get out of the way, fast! :)
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