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Title: Lenticular Shields. A lesson
Post by: Thorsteinn on 2015-03-04, 04:10:37

So I made a tumblr post about being hit in the jimmy.

http://aspiesean.tumblr.com/post/112665514010/so-sometimes-folks-wonder-if-there-is-a-difference (http://aspiesean.tumblr.com/post/112665514010/so-sometimes-folks-wonder-if-there-is-a-difference)

(http://41.media.tumblr.com/c4271921057b9ffdf958b7d384fbe24a/tumblr_nko5x3Vxa41s0i8vbo1_500.jpg)

(http://40.media.tumblr.com/f43ee2329f5bef9bfdbffce711d4ab0a/tumblr_nko5x3Vxa41s0i8vbo3_1280.jpg)

(http://40.media.tumblr.com/1cdb65cd6d4ed12d69de9a26839964b7/tumblr_nko5x3Vxa41s0i8vbo2_500.jpg)

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So sometimes folks wonder if there is a difference of use between a Lenticular Shield like in the picture and a regular flat round shield.

Yes, yes there is. This sequence of shots shows me going from getting ready, to fighting, to taking a skipped shot right in the crotch. I was recovering back to guard when I saw my opponent swinging for my ribs so I chop blocked the shield into the blow while voiding the leg and the waster bounced into my cup. Hard.

I had never used a large lenticular design and had assumed it was used like a regular round. I did not realize like I should have that it has many characteristics of late period bucklers that are also of a lenticular design. I learned fairly quickly though. Any questions?

Title: Re: Lenticular Shields. A lesson
Post by: Sir William on 2015-03-04, 17:40:08

Harsh lesson, Thorsteinn- thank you for sharing!

Title: Re: Lenticular Shields. A lesson
Post by: Sir Nate on 2015-03-13, 18:10:56

Thank you. ( You sacrificed for knowledge) (The hard way) (imagine if you hadn't had the cup?!)