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Great longsword videos
Sir Brian:
Of course all this really cool revival stuff has to happen AFTER I've
become a middle-aged, overweight and out of shape slob! ;)
Oh well gives me a goal to strive for! :D
Sir Edward:
Hah, you and me both! I sit behind a computer all day, every day... I'm horribly out of shape all the time.
I actually find that longsword is less strenuous than some of the other things we do (occasional single-hand swords, sword and buckler, etc). The worst was sword and shield, I thought, but we don't do that in class anymore since there isn't much that's survived about those techniques.
Longsword is more symmetrical, and since you operate it with both arms, it doesn't tax any one part of your body much. In fact, one of the things our instructor keeps trying to get us to do is relax, without tensing up the shoulders, etc. And it pays off. It's very aerobic, it gets your heart rate up without wearing you out or causing sore muscles.
Sword Chick:
It is wonderful exercise, but what really appeals to me is that the mind is completely engaged as well. It's my personal escape from ordinary day to day life.
Besides, if a middle-aged frumpy housewife can learn it, anyone can. :D
Sir Edward:
I've often heard sport-fencing referred to as "physical chess" since you're having to out-think your opponent, potentially several moves ahead. I think that applies to any martial art as well. And besides, we get to hit people over the head with steel swords. What's not to love?
Sir Edward:
Oh I forgot to say...
Frumpy? Hah... Any chick with period weapons is hot as far as I'm concerned. :)
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