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Hank Reinhardt
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 Posted: Thu 17 Nov, 2005 3:46 pm Post subject: sparring |
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A matter of curiosity. How many of you guys still spar? I mean actually get out and try to hit each other, rather than katas and practise moves? I do, but only with some of my friends. Too old to actually do it in public anymore.
Also wanted to pass on something I tried today. I had always read about Horsearchers and how some of them would let their sword hang by a cord from their wrist. Since I don't have a horse, I went out and did some bow shooting. I took an original Turkish Kilij that I have, tied a cord to the hilt, and proceeded to shoot my bow. (appropriately, a short recurve) I was surprised at how easy it was. No problem shooting, aiming or reaching for an arrow from my quiver. Tried the quiver in two places, on my hip and center back. I figure if a 71 year old can do it on his first try, it should be duck soup for an experienced archer. Angus McBride had a nice drawing, and it showed a guy shooting, and holding his sword at the same time. Tried it, doesn;tr work, This was quite simple, and I found I could snap up the sword quickly.
Hank Reinhardt
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Gary Grzybek
Location: Stillwater N.J. Joined: 25 Aug 2003
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| Posted: Thu 17 Nov, 2005 4:04 pm Post subject: Re: sparring |
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| Hank Reinhardt wrote: | A matter of curiosity. How many of you guys still spar? I mean actually get out and try to hit each other, rather than katas and practise moves? I do, but only with some of my friends. Too old to actually do it in public anymore.
Also wanted to pass on something I tried today. I had always read about Horsearchers and how some of them would let their sword hang by a cord from their wrist. Since I don't have a horse, I went out and did some bow shooting. I took an original Turkish Kilij that I have, tied a cord to the hilt, and proceeded to shoot my bow. (appropriately, a short recurve) I was surprised at how easy it was. No problem shooting, aiming or reaching for an arrow from my quiver. Tried the quiver in two places, on my hip and center back. I figure if a 71 year old can do it on his first try, it should be duck soup for an experienced archer. Angus McBride had a nice drawing, and it showed a guy shooting, and holding his sword at the same time. Tried it, doesn;tr work, This was quite simple, and I found I could snap up the sword quickly. |
Hi Hank!
We spar every chance we get  This includes the use of padded, wooden and blunt steel swords. What good is all this drilling and technique if we can go out and beat on our friends? 
Gary Grzybek
ARMA Northern N.J.
www.armastudy.org
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Aaron Schnatterly
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I do, but not nearly as often as I would like. Generally, it's with rapiers, primarily due to the availability of equipment for both "combatants". I have done some work with people with the German tradition of longsword, but we aren't yet to the point where we can free spar safely and productively yet. Some degree of additional equipment is needed for safety, but that's in the works. The new year should bring some positive changes in this regard...
Neat experiments with the archery, by the way...
-Aaron Schnatterly
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Fortior Qui Se Vincit
(He is stronger who conquers himself.)
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Patrick Kelly
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I used to but the lack of a partner has eliminated that to a large degree. I'm working on changing that.
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Chuck Russell
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| Posted: Thu 17 Nov, 2005 4:23 pm Post subject: |
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ah comeon patrick, get the ole wifey out there 
i do some steel. some points are choro for public but there is some active agressivness. sometimes we jsut go at it. my poor MRL sallet is in need of a repair after mays event
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Aaron Schnatterly
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| Patrick Kelly wrote: | | I used to but the lack of a partner has eliminated that to a large degree. I'm working on changing that. |
... which is why I don't as often as I would like. It's for darned certain not due to a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or time on my part. Sounds like the Gregster is pretty interested - should be good for both of you. Won't be long, brother, and "Mini-P" will be big enough to get out there and hang with the big boys... he expressed any interest?
-Aaron Schnatterly
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Fortior Qui Se Vincit
(He is stronger who conquers himself.)
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Patrick Kelly
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| Posted: Thu 17 Nov, 2005 5:19 pm Post subject: |
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| Aaron Schnatterly wrote: | | Sounds like the Gregster is pretty interested - should be good for both of you. Won't be long, brother, and "Mini-P" will be big enough to get out there and hang with the big boys... he expressed any interest? |
Hopefully the Gregger and I can get together on this in the future. Mini-me has expressed an interest, but he hasn't discovered girls yet.
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Gavin Kisebach
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Every Thursday, so long as my legs are willing.
There are only two kinds of scholars; those who love ideas and those who hate them. ~ Emile Chartier
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Bill Grandy
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| Posted: Thu 17 Nov, 2005 7:17 pm Post subject: |
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As much as I can!
Ironically, as a full time instructor of both historical swordsmanship and sport fencing, though, I find I don't have nearly as much bouting time as I used to. I've come to realize recently that while my form and understanding of theory have drastically improved over the years, my timing and reflexes have gone backwards. I've been bugging my students to help keep me in good form lately. As if they'd say "no" to the opportunity to hit me in the head. 
HistoricalHandcrafts.com
-Inspired by History, Crafted by Hand
"For practice is better than artfulness. Your exercise can do well without artfulness, but artfulness is not much good without the exercise. -anonymous 15th century fencing master, MS 3227a
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Lancelot Chan
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| Posted: Thu 17 Nov, 2005 9:25 pm Post subject: |
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I do, every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and majorly Sunday. Job requirement. :P
With padded mostly, sometimes with steel.
I may have to take a break till next week. Got a heavy hit on my right elbow last night. :~(
Ancient Combat Association http://www.acahk.org
Realistic Sparring Weapons http://www.rsw.com.hk
Nightstalkers http://www.nightstalkers.com.hk
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Mike Capanelli
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| Posted: Thu 17 Nov, 2005 10:02 pm Post subject: sparring......................... |
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We spar Just about Every Saturday. We switch between waisters and blunt steel. We've never used padded swords but want to try them out. How do they stack up to the steel and wood we've been using?
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Bill Grandy
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| Posted: Thu 17 Nov, 2005 11:09 pm Post subject: Re: sparring......................... |
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| Mike Capanelli wrote: | | We spar Just about Every Saturday. We switch between waisters and blunt steel. We've never used padded swords but want to try them out. How do they stack up to the steel and wood we've been using? |
They've got their plusses and minuses, like all bouting tools. It also depends on what padded swords you're using. Most padded swords I really hate, but some members of my group and I have some of Lance Chan's padded swords, and these are probably the nicest padded swords I've used. We practice blossfechten, so for this they're great: They allow you to go full speed without having to wear a whole lot of protection (at bare minumum you should wear some sort of face protection, and gloves are a good idea). These in particular hit with enough "oomph" behind them that your opponent shouldn't be too suicidal in charging in (though it happens). They don't quite feel perfect in the bind, as there is definately some compression you can feel when they hit, but with some sort of lubrication added to them they still slide off each other pretty well. Overall I like them a lot IF you are using them as an aid to other forms of training. Just sparring with these alone isn't very conducive to learning swordsmanship (you may get good at sparring with padded weapons, but that's not the same thing). We also do a lot with wooden wasters, aluminum wasters and steel. We probably also spend at least as much time drilling and practicing as we do sparring: I'm a big believer in cross training, and sparring can only teach certain aspects, not everything.
We also use modified shinai as well for full speed bouting. The addition of a cross guard and a safer thrusting tip are the main modifications, and putting some small lead weights on the ricasso helps make them handle more realistically. Still not perfect, but nothing's truly realistic short of sharp steel fighting with the intent to kill.
HistoricalHandcrafts.com
-Inspired by History, Crafted by Hand
"For practice is better than artfulness. Your exercise can do well without artfulness, but artfulness is not much good without the exercise. -anonymous 15th century fencing master, MS 3227a
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Bill Grandy
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| Posted: Thu 17 Nov, 2005 11:11 pm Post subject: |
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| Patrick Kelly wrote: | | Hopefully the Gregger and I can get together on this in the future. |
Awesome, Patrick. Any plans on what you guys are planning on practicing, or is that still up in the air?
| Quote: | | Mini-me has expressed an interest, but he hasn't discovered girls yet. |
Ha!
HistoricalHandcrafts.com
-Inspired by History, Crafted by Hand
"For practice is better than artfulness. Your exercise can do well without artfulness, but artfulness is not much good without the exercise. -anonymous 15th century fencing master, MS 3227a
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Patrick Kelly
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| Posted: Fri 18 Nov, 2005 9:04 am Post subject: |
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Bill,
Nothing has gone past the discussion stage as of yet. I'd guess it will probably be longsword since that seems to be Greg's primary interest, but whether it's Italian or German depends upon which book we decided to concentrate on. Time and training space are two issues that need to be worked out.
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
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Martin Wallgren
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| Posted: Fri 18 Nov, 2005 10:42 am Post subject: |
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I sparr at least once a week mostly with longsword dagger or I do kampfringen!
Swordsman, Archer and Dad
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Elling Polden
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| Posted: Fri 18 Nov, 2005 11:36 am Post subject: |
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Twice a week, Sword/buckler for duels, glaive or Sword/heather for skirmishing.
"this [fight] looks curious, almost like a game. See, they are looking around them before they fall, to find a dry spot to fall on, or they are falling on their shields. Can you see blood on their cloths and weapons? No. This must be trickery."
-Reidar Sendeman, from King Sverre's Saga, 1201
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Greg Griggs
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| Posted: Fri 18 Nov, 2005 1:35 pm Post subject: |
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The "Gregster"? The "Greggor"? Sheesh, I didn't know my name had so many synonyns attached to it. 
Like Patrick said; time and space, but mainly time. Actually I have plenty of room at the hanger to play in, so I think that will work. Time really is in short supply for me, at the moment. Plus we honestly have not had a chance to work out any of the particulars on style or weapon. Am I interested in getting started? OH YEAH! Just....too freaking much going on at once. Glad to see some people are getting their licks in.
Not one shred of evidence supports the notion that life is serious.
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Bill Grandy
myArmoury Team
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| Posted: Fri 18 Nov, 2005 2:27 pm Post subject: |
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| Patrick Kelly wrote: | | but whether it's Italian or German depends upon which book we decided to concentrate on. |
Oh, you want to get into German. You know you do.
HistoricalHandcrafts.com
-Inspired by History, Crafted by Hand
"For practice is better than artfulness. Your exercise can do well without artfulness, but artfulness is not much good without the exercise. -anonymous 15th century fencing master, MS 3227a
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Patrick Kelly
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| Posted: Fri 18 Nov, 2005 2:38 pm Post subject: |
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Oh, you want to get into German. You know you do. |
Yes, yes I do.
"In valor there is hope.".................. Tacitus
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John Cooksey
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| Posted: Mon 21 Nov, 2005 2:40 pm Post subject: Re: sparring |
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| Hank Reinhardt wrote: | A matter of curiosity. How many of you guys still spar? I mean actually get out and try to hit each other, rather than katas and practise moves? I do, but only with some of my friends. Too old to actually do it in public anymore.
Also wanted to pass on something I tried today. I had always read about Horsearchers and how some of them would let their sword hang by a cord from their wrist. Since I don't have a horse, I went out and did some bow shooting. I took an original Turkish Kilij that I have, tied a cord to the hilt, and proceeded to shoot my bow. (appropriately, a short recurve) I was surprised at how easy it was. No problem shooting, aiming or reaching for an arrow from my quiver. Tried the quiver in two places, on my hip and center back. I figure if a 71 year old can do it on his first try, it should be duck soup for an experienced archer. Angus McBride had a nice drawing, and it showed a guy shooting, and holding his sword at the same time. Tried it, doesn;tr work, This was quite simple, and I found I could snap up the sword quickly. |
Where did the quiver work best?
I would think the hip, but then that it what I am used to now. Though the back quiver actually requires less movement, IME.
Used to spar all the time, but like a lot of others, can't seem to find a partner anymore.
Still work out with bokken with a couple of friends, occasionally.
I didn't surrender, but they took my horse and made him surrender.
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