Sword Wall Progress + Handkerchief Cutter Sword
A quick look at how my ‘sword wall’ is progressing and a quick look at a new acquisition – a Wilkinson ‘handkerchief cutter’ sword. Extra videos on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scholagladiatoria
A quick look at how my ‘sword wall’ is progressing and a quick look at a new acquisition – a Wilkinson ‘handkerchief cutter’ sword. Extra videos on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scholagladiatoria
Greetings, Much has been said in various manuals and treatises about the combat of the short fencer against the tall fencer and also vice versa. These are considerations of note and need to be taken into account. What does not seem to appear all that often are considerations of teaching a shorter or taller student…
Looking at the Mainz Gladius (Roman Sword) replica by Dynasty Forge. Product: Dynasty Forge direct: https://www.dynastyforge.com/swords/european_arms/swords/roman_mainz_gladius/ The Knight Shop: https://www.theknightshop.com/dynasty-forge-roman-mainz-gladius
Separated by 1000 years and thousands of miles, at first sight there isn’t much to compare between the Beja warriors of the Sudan and the warriors of early-medieval Scandinavia known as vikings. But there are some similarities in the weapons they used. Extra videos on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scholagladiatoria
A first look at the great training shields (Roman scutum) from Fabrica Cacti. The Roman scutum is probably the most important weapon in understanding the Roman Army’s battle tactics. Fabrica Cacti: https://www.facebook.com/FabricaCacti/ Extra videos on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scholagladiatoria
The Roman sword’s guard wasn’t really a guard in the way we normally mean that word. Extra videos on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scholagladiatoria
In most situations a longer weapon, with more reach, seems like a good idea. But there is one REALLY important aspect in which a shorter weapon is more handy.
Competitions can be great for martial arts, but let’s not forget that most people who practice martial arts don’t want to compete.
Marco went away, now he is ready to reaveal himself. But was it worth the wait for episode 3?