Comments on: Cool Longsword Action

By: Immaculatæ Omnia

Immaculatæ Omnia — Thu, 28 May 2009 00:53:17 +0000

Ave Maria! Very neat. But is there anything out there with the style of broadsword w/ shield fighting used in the 1100s?

By: Patiently Waiting « Mary Victrix

Patiently Waiting « Mary Victrix — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:57:29 +0000

[...] for sword training. I post it in the hope that someone will eventually take the hint. . . hint. . . [...]

By: Master Xavier

Master Xavier — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 23:13:59 +0000

Yes, indeed so. But I’m the type that will take danger to the full meaning of its definition. None-the-less, safety is always important.

By: frangelo

frangelo — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:23:55 +0000

These guys are using real swords, and there is no editing, special effects or cgi. The sound of the real swords really clanging are real, not produced in an a studio, as they would be in a movie. Furthermore, the swordsmen are not wearing any facial protection. I’d say they were risky enough.

By: Master Xavier

Master Xavier — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:33:38 +0000

Ah, I wasn’t referring to the classic guts and glory of warfare. I was just stating that when you try to go lightly on your opponent in the style of acting, it takes away from the thrill of seeing a blade swing in fast. I guess I’m just used to the swordplay in movies… (Since they have all the editing capabilities necessary.)

By: Jennifer A.

Jennifer A. — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:49:39 +0000

Puh-lease, Master Xavier! We don’t need to witness anything bloody …. I hope they’re acting, no? No blood and guts, thank you.

But seriously, I do think fencing is making quite the comeback. The eye/hand/foot coordination looks quite challenging.

By: Master Xavier

Master Xavier — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 17:24:41 +0000

Not bad! But you can tell they are trying to go light with each other, especially when they move in for a strike. Great style though.