Hollywood Sword fighting vs. Medieval Sword Fighting
Have you ever seen a real fight, possibly in middle school or high school? Did the two opponents stand toe to toe and exchange well choreographed blows. Of course not! They may have thrown one or two punches before closing and grappling. From the study of medieval sword fighting manuals medieval sword fighting was munch the same.
The other common miss conception is the hitting of swords edge to edge. If anything this was avoided at all costs. A sword with a notched edge does not cut very well, and if you have ever fought this way with a sword (no matter who the maker) you are quick to realize that great damage occurs with each impact. This would be the case if two authentic swords were used as well. The historical method of fighting was to parry with the flat of the blade, use a shield to block, let it glance off your armor, or avoid the blow all together.
If you are serious in learning how the sword was truly used take the time to look through the manuals that ARMA has taken the time to make available online.
Historical Sword Manuals
The ARMA Training Methodology consists of using 4 tools for a well-rounded comprehensive understanding: blunt swords, wooden wasters, padded contact-weapons, and sharp blades. These are employed in exercises, drills, and practice routines.
The other common miss conception is the hitting of swords edge to edge. If anything this was avoided at all costs. A sword with a notched edge does not cut very well, and if you have ever fought this way with a sword (no matter who the maker) you are quick to realize that great damage occurs with each impact. This would be the case if two authentic swords were used as well. The historical method of fighting was to parry with the flat of the blade, use a shield to block, let it glance off your armor, or avoid the blow all together.
If you are serious in learning how the sword was truly used take the time to look through the manuals that ARMA has taken the time to make available online.
Historical Sword Manuals
The ARMA Training Methodology consists of using 4 tools for a well-rounded comprehensive understanding: blunt swords, wooden wasters, padded contact-weapons, and sharp blades. These are employed in exercises, drills, and practice routines.
posted by Swordsman | 6:08 PM
1 Comments:
Very good, I hope to find qualified instruction someday, I just need to find an ARMA instructor in my area, but until then I will just look at my swords and dream.
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