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Thorsteinn

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Lenticular Shields. A lesson
« 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







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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?
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Re: Lenticular Shields. A lesson
« Reply #1 on: 2015-03-04, 17:40:08 »
Harsh lesson, Thorsteinn- thank you for sharing!
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Re: Lenticular Shields. A lesson
« Reply #2 on: 2015-03-13, 18:10:56 »
Thank you. ( You sacrificed for knowledge) (The hard way) (imagine if you hadn't had the cup?!)
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