Haitian Machete Work -- myArmoury.com

Travis Canaday · Posted: Fri 27 Jan, 2017 6:13 pm Post subject: Haitian Machete Work

I would like to share this short movie with those who have not seen it. I apologize if this has already been discussed.

Old Papa Machete seems like he had some good skills. I like his style of training/teaching. What most impressed me was the binding work. The blade on blade movements.

I would love to hear any thoughts on this matter.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7p_NUEn7F_g

Mark Moore · Posted: Sat 28 Jan, 2017 11:32 am Post subject:

I wouldn't fight that old man, even with a bastard sword and wearing full chain and plate. Surprised

I bet he could do a WHOLE LOT more with that machete than they showed. Nope....there ain't enough hooch in that bottle. Laughing Out Loud

.....McM

Ben Joy · Posted: Sat 28 Jan, 2017 3:10 pm Post subject:

I'm with Mark on that. I would, in no way, mess with that man (rest his soul) or his successors.

Also, as a note for anyone interested . . . the lifestyle and practice they're following is heavily steeped in Voodoo, which runs very strong through that region. Another reason not to mess with them.

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As a side note . . . it reminds me of the saying: "Never pick a fight with a person who only owns one weapon, because chances are he is a master of that weapon."