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i'll be off all weekend
Sir William:
That's awesome, Sir Brian...sounds like something I'd be interested in, further on down the road.
Sir Edward:
--- Quote from: Paladin on 2010-11-08, 17:09:20 ---Oh...SCA org?
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Nope, SCA combat is pretty unique and not a re-creation from historical treatises. MASHS is more of a WMA (western martial arts) or HEMA (historical European martial arts) org.
--- Quote from: Sir Brian on 2010-11-08, 18:08:29 ---In a word AWESOME! I really had a great time. The folks at MASHS are very friendly and capable.
Paul Wiedorn was my instructor for the longsword and Larry Tom interjected some observations and instructions as well while we spent a good hour covering the four basic guards and the proper alignment of the blade, gripping the hilt and positioning of my hands. I had only speculated in the past that there was far more to handling a longsword and it was proven to me yesterday. It is both complex at first and yet it is exceptionally simple in the economy of motions. There really is no need for elaborate or exaggerated gestures to either block or attack however the stratagems for defense and attack can be exceptionally subtle. I can certainly see the appeal and am beyond a doubt a new and dedicated disciple. ;D
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Excellent! Glad you had a good time and got a chance to get started! Sword arts really are like playing chess at fast speed. It doesn't take much strength, but it takes quick thought and strategy.
Sir William:
You get any footage, Sir Brian? As for the sword arts, as in anything else martial, if it isn't second nature- you need to continue working at it until it is!
I find this applicable to many things in life. This is one of those things, as an Order, we can establish perhaps- I for one would love it I think.
Sir Brian:
Nope sorry I wouldn't dream of video recording my training session until I felt at least competent...which could be quite awhile! ;)
It has been more years than I care to relate but yes any type of martial art involves hours of repetitive practice to not only learn the proper technique but also for muscle memorization. The coolest part is I was under the misconception that I wouldn’t be able to practice in my basement because of the typical ceiling height, but I can practice passing steps and moving between the different guard positions except for maybe the high Vom Tag. ;)
Sir Edward:
Yep, High Vom Tag is the real problem when practicing indoors. I know Das Bill made high ceilings a requirement when he was house hunting a while back. :)
In my house, I can't safely practice because of everything lower to the floor. The TV, aquarium, computers, droid, etc. I can stand in the center of my first floor and hit almost every piece of expensive stuff I own without moving much.
I would definitely welcome some days where we can get out and do some swordy stuff.
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