Ever seen real European sword fight

[ShadowWulf]

Also, as an historical aside one weapons ive always desired but have not been able to afford/find as yet is a bronze blade. Theyre stunning to behold, and a real piece of tangible history when you marvel over their design and use.

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[Omnimorph]

coolest weapon i reckon to master would be...

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So badass

[Hasbinbad]

This shit here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PKfW2R6x_E

Especially 5:40-5:55 imo.

[ShadowWulf]

Originally Posted by Hasbinbad [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

This shit here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PKfW2R6x_E

Especially 5:40-5:55 imo.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uuq50cDfrTs Classic footage. Theyre fighting with ANTLERS. This is real training also.

My class: http://www.systemaspetsnaz.com/systema_training.html There arent terribly many places that actually TEACH systema as it is. The class/teacher I have assured me they will be covering shovel combat, in addition to other improvised weapons.

MMM, shovels....

[Hasbinbad]

Ballistic Striking is the term I was looking for within Systema:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_U__Mcpya40

[ShadowWulf]

More weapon porn?

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[Hasbinbad]

Yoshindo Yoshihara (generally recognized as the best living swordsmith in Japan):
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Kawasaki Akihira (40-something up-and-comer):
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Miyamoto Musashi (Edo-period, 17th century):
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A replica of the Honjo Masamune (celebrated as the greatest sword ever created, a Japanese national treasure, and almost a thousand years old - the real sword was stolen):
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[Hasbinbad]

Let's not forget war fans (tessen)! These weapons could be used folded as a club (each spine is solid iron/steel), or stabbing weapon (sometimes pointed spines). Also they could be used defensively to block a sword or small (non-gun) projectiles such as arrows or thrown knives when unfolded (similar to a buckler).

Antique Tessen:
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Contemporary Tessen:
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[ShadowWulf]

Ohh he brought out the HR images first....

so to not be outdone....

Damascus steel blades!
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Balls in your court.

[ShadowWulf]

And, I see your fan and raise you a Sword Breaker

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And the Parrying Dagger

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