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Italian Rapier Wards and Positions for Resolved in Steel Students.
Not to mention a rather verbose explanation of why the terms used for the wards and positions have been chosen. Our particular focus on Vincentio Saviolo has been made difficult by not having proper categorization of names for techniques and wards among other things. I here present the wards and positions including those named by Saviolo with the addition of those shown by Saviolo but not named as well as some of my own that I have attempted to fold into the greater system.
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No Gear Sparring: Is this a problem?!
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Had a good group of students take a trip up to Fort Warden by Port Townsend Washington for a little fencing party on the beach. Full gear of course for students but afterwards myself and a few of my most trusted, longtime training partners decided to do a little no gear sparring. This is certainly not the way we generally do things but we all have the utmost respect for each other and strictly ...
Wukusi Rattlesnake HEMA Mask Overlay Testing and Review
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I recently purchased the Wukusi Rattlesnake HEMA Mask Overlay. I then got my club to beat me about the head and neck with all kinds of swords so I could bring you the deetz!
The TRUTH about swords used in Reverse Grip!
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A community divided! One man steps up to end the debate foreverrrrrr...
Facing Skilled VS Unskilled Opponents
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The differences between fighting skilled and unskilled opponents can be many and varied. Skilled opponents think more deeply and respond better to what they're given, but can be fooled by feints and traps that unskilled fighters may never even perceive. Unskilled fighters can be wildly unpredictable and hard to strike without also being struck, but with a little care their ignorance of more adv...
Master your footwork!
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This is a reference video for footwork principles and techniques used in Historical European Martial Arts with 1 handed weapons. It's worth noting that there will be variations in most of these depending on the actual weapon being used. Rapier stances vs Saber stances for example differ a bit in their foot weighting and thus how these techniques may look in their particulars BUT despite this di...
British Military Saber Techniques and Strategy Part 2
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Continuation of our techniques series on British Military Saber with a liberal sprinkling of game not generally found in treatises : P Check us out online at www.resolvedinsteel.com Music used in this video: Cold Funk - Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.ht...
Italian Rapier Techniques Part 2: The Disengage
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The disengage is an important part of rapier fencing and is often abused as an easy way to fool defensive fencers. Learn to overcome the disengage and not get caught chasing those feints! If you're in Kitsap and are interested in getting into HEMA, we hold classes on German Longsword, Italian Rapier, British Military Saber and Highland Broadsword in the Silverdale/Poulsbo area. Check us out at ...
British Military Saber Techniques Starter Set
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Reference video for beginners British Military Saber. Just putting some video out there to go along with the vocabulary from class. If you're in Kitsap and are interested in getting into HEMA, we hold classes on German Longsword, Italian Rapier, British Military Saber and Highland Broadsword in the Silverdale/Poulsbo area. Check us out at www.resolvedinsteel.com.
German Longsword Beginner Techniques
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Just a quick beginner set of guards and strikes for German Longsword along with their German and English names. This was made to help students study in their spare time. If you are interested in getting into HEMA, we hold classes on German Longsword, Italian Rapier, British Military Saber and Highland Broadsword in the Silverdale/Poulsbo area of Kitsap County Washington. Check us out at www.res...
Italian Rapier Techniques Starter Set
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A little video I put together for our newer students as a visual reference for the basic techniques in Italian Rapier. If you're in Kitsap and are interested in getting into HEMA, we hold classes on German Longsword, Italian Rapier, British Military Saber and Highland Broadsword in the Silverdale/Poulsbo area. Check us out at www.resolvedinsteel.com.
Cavalry Saber VS Arming Sword
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Hungarian Cavalry Saber vs an Oakshot type XIV Arming Sword at Resolved in Steel HEMA in Kitsap County Washington. If you're in Kitsap and are interested in getting into HEMA, we hold classes on German Longsword, Italian Rapier, British Military Saber and Highland Broadsword in the Silverdale/Poulsbo area. Check us out at www.resolvedinsteel.com. Thank you to ANDELANA for the music used (with p...
Kilted Highlander fights be-cargo-shorted Sabreur.
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Kilted Highlander fights be-cargo-shorted Sabreur.
Longsword Flow Sparring (Joachim Meyer)
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Longsword Flow Sparring (Joachim Meyer)
Cloaks are fist shakingly unpredictable (tricky?).
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Cloaks are fist shakingly unpredictable (tricky?).
Fast and technical saber duel
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Fast and technical saber duel
Can Italian Longsword hold off the dreaded Scottish Claymore???
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Can Italian Longsword hold off the dreaded Scottish Claymore???
Doctor says "No fighting", bro says, "hold my beer"
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Doctor says "No fighting", bro says, "hold my beer"
Queen of the Hill - Womens rapier and dagger
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Queen of the Hill - Womens rapier and dagger
Short girl vs tall guy in competitive, back and forth fight.
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Short girl vs tall guy in competitive, back and forth fight.
When bro wants to fight but has a torn ACL AND Meniscus!
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When bro wants to fight but has a torn ACL AND Meniscus!
Scottish basket-hilt broadsword and targe sparring - Resolved in Steel HEMA
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Scottish basket-hilt broadsword and targe sparring - Resolved in Steel HEMA
Hard Sparring with the 1796 Light Cavalry Saber.
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Hard Sparring with the 1796 Light Cavalry Saber.
Rapier and dagger against rapier and buckler (Rose Vs Garrett)
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Rapier and dagger against rapier and buckler (Rose Vs Garrett)
Dueling Saber VS Gymnasium Saber - Battle of the Light Sabers NOT Lightsabers!
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Dueling Saber VS Gymnasium Saber - Battle of the Light Sabers NOT Lightsabers!
England VS Scotland! (British military saber vs Highland broadsword)
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England VS Scotland! (British military saber vs Highland broadsword)
HEMA Rapier and Dagger fencing at Resolved in Steel
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HEMA Rapier and Dagger fencing at Resolved in Steel
Military saber used with a buckler?! Eh, what the hell...
มุมมอง 333ปีที่แล้ว
Military saber used with a buckler?! Eh, what the hell...
Sword and buckler VS axe and buckler - Resolved in Steel HEMA
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Sword and buckler VS axe and buckler - Resolved in Steel HEMA
Cavalry Saber VS Dueling Saber - Resolved in Steel HEMA
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Cavalry Saber VS Dueling Saber - Resolved in Steel HEMA

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  • @solidonaso9763
    @solidonaso9763 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    No body Protection?????

    • @resolvedinsteel
      @resolvedinsteel วันที่ผ่านมา

      I find fighting rapier, light contact between 2 controlled fighters and in a friendly context, really doesn't require a thick padded jacket. Now if they were going harder, of course, that would be important.

  • @ghjk193
    @ghjk193 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My club sadly doesn't offer rapier so im trying to teach myself and im learning so much from you. Thank you for the good work!

  • @dariomanente741
    @dariomanente741 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Really cool! But as Venetian i sugegest you to check out Nicoletto Giganti! An easy system that offers some cool plays with and without dagger! ps: old italian it's not that hard for an italian native speaker, but it's hard to understand which portions of the text are made to be understood singularly or with the payed help of the master 🥲😂

    • @resolvedinsteel
      @resolvedinsteel 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I've read a bit of Giganti but not a ton. There are certainly principles he outlines that I like and utilize quite often such as always ensuring that your enemy does not have a direct line of attack toward your "vita" as he says. I wasn't a huge fan of some of his early plays (I still need to read more of the later ones!) as many of them end with both rapier guards very close together without either party seeming to have a particular advantage in the bind. He also advocates for turning the wrist from side to side to deal with disengages and feints which I find just tends to get people killed haha. Of course this is likely just preference and experience being different. I'll certainly have to read more Giganti though, thanks so much for the recommendation!

  • @jamesrice6096
    @jamesrice6096 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is very eye-opening, and applies to many types of combative sports and fighting. Entering into conflict should be an acknowledgement that you don't know how it will turn out. An opponent who is little skilled and doesn't know what they are doing does not know this.

    • @resolvedinsteel
      @resolvedinsteel 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I find it's important to remember, no matter how good we get, we're never untouchable. Every opponent needs to be handled with a gravitas befitting the situation.

  • @ParkerVirtin
    @ParkerVirtin หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is the one using arming sword using it like an rapier?

    • @resolvedinsteel
      @resolvedinsteel หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thrusting with the arming sword is not uncommon. Also, he cuts far more than you would generally expect with a rapier. The arming sword is often used with a shield or buckler. Some of the perception of rapier may just be his not being used to using it alone.

    • @ParkerVirtin
      @ParkerVirtin 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ That’s really impressive, I never thought it like that before. Thanks for explaining!

  • @MatA-i7r
    @MatA-i7r หลายเดือนก่อน

    beep

  • @chanalan7670
    @chanalan7670 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Have anyone comment before, that you look like what Alfred Hutton would be if he is alive in 2024?

    • @resolvedinsteel
      @resolvedinsteel หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's a new one, but I love it XD

  • @frenchgalloglass
    @frenchgalloglass หลายเดือนก่อน

    Clean, technical and controlled, lovely to watch. Bonus points for the beautiful mutieren at 14 seconds :D

    • @resolvedinsteel
      @resolvedinsteel หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much! I've always enjoyed mutieren.

  • @timothyedward6147
    @timothyedward6147 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Talking about footwork... what are those shoes?? I want them XD

    • @resolvedinsteel
      @resolvedinsteel หลายเดือนก่อน

      Look for Futsal shoes, they're the best.

  • @momentmoment-4
    @momentmoment-4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bushcraft youtubers furiously taking notes: 💡👓✏️📜🪈🪈🔥

  • @fabriceclement6587
    @fabriceclement6587 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    “We’ve covered a lot of ground today” 😁 Thanks! That is great material!

  • @bashy1130
    @bashy1130 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love how anything Italian is so poetic and beautiful. Even just their sword figuring style is elegant and graceful looking.

  • @heirihunziker
    @heirihunziker 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How is heat management inside this mask, comparable to the Wukusi Cobra where things get quite warm, or closer to a regular HEMA mask with a standard back of the head protector?

    • @resolvedinsteel
      @resolvedinsteel 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I haven't noticed much difference in heat between the rattlesnake and my standard back of the head protection. It's a bit stiffer and less like a quilt but it doesn't breathe either. It's about on par I'd say.

  • @x08Gunner08x
    @x08Gunner08x 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I come as an epee fencer and this makes me wanna switch to hema

  • @lucianotesta5019
    @lucianotesta5019 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you use these in normal traditional epee fencing?

    • @resolvedinsteel
      @resolvedinsteel 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Many of these, absolutely. The offhand parry is illegal but in a real fight with sharp epees I'd highly recommend it. The cuts also would be ineffective with epees but anything involving the point can also be done with small swords and epees were designed for small swords training. The only thing that may make it more difficult is that epees don't have quillons which aid in capturing and trapping.

    • @lucianotesta5019
      @lucianotesta5019 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@resolvedinsteel Thanks for replying and explaining. I will be trying these myself and then applying with my fencing club, just for fun. Got a new subscriber!

  • @tianyangZhao-p3e
    @tianyangZhao-p3e 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    讲得好

  • @emanuelebelle3943
    @emanuelebelle3943 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It really looks like a “cavazione”

  • @KK-ib4uf
    @KK-ib4uf 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The most challenging thing is to program the muscle memory to move laterally under stress. In the heat of the battle, even though my brain knows I should take lateral steps, my natural instinct forces me to only take vertical steps. It's so frustrating because I'm practicing Destreza which involves a lot more lateral movements than the Italian.

  • @brianmoran1176
    @brianmoran1176 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m writing a story where the antagonist primarily uses a rapier, these videos are a GOD SEND thank you so much

    • @resolvedinsteel
      @resolvedinsteel 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Happy to be of service. I truly appreciate a writer that's willing to look into the details of the art! So many books and movies are clearly written by people with no idea how a sword is supposed to be used.

    • @brianmoran1176
      @brianmoran1176 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@resolvedinsteel writing it and these videos have gotten me so into the weapon as a whole, it’s so amazing

  • @jaee2118
    @jaee2118 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, Im korean. there is no information about Hema on here tho. this is absolutely what Im finding ^ㅁ^ thank you sir!

  • @rg_0044
    @rg_0044 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The elegance, the technique, the control, a great video 🔥

  • @Tachyon322
    @Tachyon322 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Those 6 year olds wont stand a chance…

    • @resolvedinsteel
      @resolvedinsteel 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's my wife, she's 28 and quite an accomplished fencer and martial artist XD

    • @Tachyon322
      @Tachyon322 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@resolvedinsteel i mean i fight against 6 year olds So i do this LARP summer camp (age 6-18) and sometimes the littler ones challenge me to a duel

    • @resolvedinsteel
      @resolvedinsteel 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah, context is everything XD

  • @kassidoodle1524
    @kassidoodle1524 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is amazing! Would love to use this as reference for an upcoming project 😊

  • @tidypog3272
    @tidypog3272 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What system of terminology are you using here? I am extremely new to the technical discussion here

    • @resolvedinsteel
      @resolvedinsteel 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      All the terminology comes from Joaquim Meyer.

    • @tidypog3272
      @tidypog3272 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@resolvedinsteel thank you

  • @samoilenko3887
    @samoilenko3887 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your voice is as clean, as is the way you tell the information. I admire it very much, because many other people on youtube either would have talked about twice less things for 20 minutes, or talked for 20 minutes and also added some „epic” music, slow-mo and monologues about „the best sword in the universe®” I’m practicing to fight with a hiltless bokken, so maybe i’m not the one who can use the provided information to 100%, but it looks like „first goes the hand, then the foot” is universal among weapons. I try to learn to do that. Thanks!

    • @resolvedinsteel
      @resolvedinsteel 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah I'm starting to think people want less talking and more information in these videos haha.

  • @davidcantor5275
    @davidcantor5275 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You do you, but there is a club where I live where a student lost an eye during a technique demonstration, not even sparring

    • @resolvedinsteel
      @resolvedinsteel 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That is certainly a concern! We do restrict any form of no gear sparring quite strictly to those with the most experience, most control and impeccable control of measure. But, it's never completely safe, of course. I've been considering investing in a couple of those air soft masks that cover the entire face. Or maybe some Mensurbrille, those steel goggles used in German Academic Fencing. Just in case.

  • @LongswordRussia
    @LongswordRussia 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Of course this is a problem! You have to control the blade! Who wants to spend extra energy trying to control the blade in sparring! Let the protective equipment work, and I will rest!!!)))

    • @resolvedinsteel
      @resolvedinsteel 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      XDXD hey, I like whacking people as much as the next guy! I think maybe ego control is the most important lesson from no gear 😌

    • @Salemdacolas
      @Salemdacolas 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you don't learn to control your weapon i'd argue you're more Berserk than a duelist.

    • @LongswordRussia
      @LongswordRussia 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Salemdacolas How do you understand sword control? What do you think this is? Is this a verifiable result or an abstraction? I'm interested in control, and I often like to joke about this topic, but how to properly check for control? People you know often fence more carefully in sparring because they know when attention is required. But with strangers, it turns out that it is necessary to introduce a testing system based on some normative exercises or tests? Tell us how you see the situation?

  • @tomdutoit5591
    @tomdutoit5591 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks relatively low intensity, not ever quite full speed, no touch rule- so not full intention. This is the way to spar without gear. Completely safe? No. Worth it? Maybe (it is fun, teaches you to respect the weapon, but has its technical drawbacks).

    • @resolvedinsteel
      @resolvedinsteel 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's definitely not the only way we spar. But I believe it has done me good and will do me good and I say God bless it! Hang on... That sounded familiar 🤔

  • @Ishpeck
    @Ishpeck 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've long been an advocate of "no gear" sparring. Naturally, reddit kids would ban you for this kind of talk -- so you know it's the right thing to do.

    • @resolvedinsteel
      @resolvedinsteel 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I enjoy sparring in full gear as well but sometimes no gear can give you a different perspective that can lead to master in other areas. I feel it's an important part of the puzzle 😁

    • @corneliussulla9963
      @corneliussulla9963 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You havent lived if you didnt play "knight" with wooden swords and real hits as a child.

    • @Ishpeck
      @Ishpeck 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@resolvedinsteel This. Full gear lets you fence with intent (necessary for your development as a fencer). No gear lets you fence with awareness (also necessary).

    • @resolvedinsteel
      @resolvedinsteel 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@corneliussulla9963 I still remember when I was a teenager, me and some friends came into a pair of Shinai (those bamboo slatted swords used in kendo)... man we beat the hell out of each other with those things. We didn't even wear gloves.

  • @corneliussulla9963
    @corneliussulla9963 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    May I ask which training swords you use? They look lighter and thinner than what Ive seen on other channels. And these guys described their steel training sabers as probably too stiff for thrusts. At least over a longer period of time, it gets annoying and painfull. How do yours perform while thrusting? And thank You for your fantastic highest level material.

    • @resolvedinsteel
      @resolvedinsteel 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have a few different sabers for different purposes. In this particular video I'm using a Cold Steel, Hutton training saber. Rose is using a Regenyei Duelist. Both I think fall under the category of gymnasium sabers. Basically a bit longer and a but lighter than real fighting sabers. They're quite nice for both drilling and sparing as you can go fast, and for a long time without much fatigue or getting hit to hard. I also have a Hungarian saber which I love but can't swing for nearly as long before tiring. I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival of my Sigi Saber Pro 🤤

    • @resolvedinsteel
      @resolvedinsteel 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The duelist is definitely better in the thrust as the tip is quite springy and gentle. The Hutton is a bit stiffer but not bad with a jacket.

    • @corneliussulla9963
      @corneliussulla9963 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@resolvedinsteel Thank You, Sir!

  • @TITANia69420
    @TITANia69420 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Was dreaming of getting this for Saber. Felt a little iffy since it's a new product, but... I think I'm a little convinced, now. A question though, don't Sabers utilize the lunge too? Or is the tail-thingy problematic only for super deep lunges?

    • @resolvedinsteel
      @resolvedinsteel 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It seemed to be a problem only for my very long lunges. Saber can certainly involve a lunge but I find personally to rarely use very deep lunges in Saber. But I practice British Military Saber so we tend to stay quite upright with the torso even when lunging. Dueling saber focuses a bit more on the lunge which could encounter a similar problem. I'm hoping it loosens up with time though.

    • @zerothehero26
      @zerothehero26 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@resolvedinsteel After a few months, have you noticed the tail loosening up any? I am trying to decide between this and the SF plastic helmet and the back of the neck would be a big factor as I practice a more thrust centric style for the spadroon. Thanks!

    • @resolvedinsteel
      @resolvedinsteel 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I've been using it pretty regularly since the review. The tail is still quite stiff but I've found that the back piece moves more easily now and the issue has largely resolved itself. Just not quite in the way I expected haha.

    • @josephdif
      @josephdif 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@resolvedinsteel what do you mean by not in the way you expected?

    • @resolvedinsteel
      @resolvedinsteel 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Well the lobster tail section didn't loosen up at all, but the elastic that holds the back to the top plates and the interaction between those two places seems to have eased up which allows it to move. It's resolved the issue even though the actual tail portion is still stiff.

  • @iateuranium-235forbreakfas7
    @iateuranium-235forbreakfas7 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I planning to join a club, should i buy a sword in advance for it?

    • @resolvedinsteel
      @resolvedinsteel 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Most clubs will have a few loaners. It's good to figure out what you like and don't like in a weapon before spending too much money on a nice steel sword. A synthetic is usually a solid first choice. Inexpensive and usually in stock.

    • @iateuranium-235forbreakfas7
      @iateuranium-235forbreakfas7 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@resolvedinsteel how is the weight for synthetics when compared to steel? is there much difference at all?

    • @resolvedinsteel
      @resolvedinsteel 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Synthetics are generally a bit lighter. They're not perfect but overall a great way to get started.

    • @iateuranium-235forbreakfas7
      @iateuranium-235forbreakfas7 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@resolvedinsteel alright thanks for the advice man

  • @MrBokkata
    @MrBokkata 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Spanish true dextrety.

    • @resolvedinsteel
      @resolvedinsteel 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Spanish fencing is great!

    • @raystargazer7468
      @raystargazer7468 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Dexteritinidin din dininninindi dity!

  • @bravenkirok3142
    @bravenkirok3142 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very situational and niche

  • @DF12612
    @DF12612 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love that clean fast informative format

  • @MrBudPuphin
    @MrBudPuphin 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really don't feel like that is what is implied when people talk about the "reverse grip", nor would this be a definitive answer. This is more a modified half sword technique imo. But what do I know as I studied sabre and rapier. Still a cool tech and one I haven’t seen before. Kudos

    • @resolvedinsteel
      @resolvedinsteel 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah I suspect I've only fueled the debate hahaha

  • @jacobharris3208
    @jacobharris3208 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have naturally transitioned to a reverse grip in close measure during sparring, usually from the bind, without thinking about it. I think people are a little too dogmatic, and coupled with inexperience they think combat can be approached with an absolutism and it's naive. If you do something in the moment and it works then great. I mean in Harness Fighting, the Bastard Guard can be used in reverse grip no problem.

  • @frostaegis8653
    @frostaegis8653 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    that's just half-swording.

    • @resolvedinsteel
      @resolvedinsteel 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I feel like half swording needs to be at least a little further up the blade. Also half swording is generally done by moving the left hand up the blade (for a right hander), not the right. But you know... Devil's in the deetz.

    • @extrams0
      @extrams0 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@resolvedinsteel But you do realise that when people talk about revese gripping a sword, they mean a reverse grip on the heft, not over the crossguard? Likewise, Ubergriffen is done to place the hand closer to, or over, the point of balance - which is not what reverse grip is about. it is also done specifically in the bind, while reverse grip would be done anywhere as far as zufechten. As such, it's hard to see why, if we strech our defintions so far that uber griffen would be considered reverse grip ... it also wouldn't be considered half-swording.

    • @resolvedinsteel
      @resolvedinsteel 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh I don't know, I don't think there's anywhere where we have reverse grip defined so precisely that it could not be with the hand past the point of balance... I'm well aware that the way people generally use reverse grip is on the handle and not above it, but then again I'm also aware that reverse grip really isn't a thing and mostly done to look cool rather than because it's effective. I thought this technique was interesting and applicable to the conversation because it is a real historical example of reversing the orientation of the blade for a particular purpose. Even if it's not the purpose of looking cool and holding the sword upside down from the handle. Now half swording is something that we see quite a bit and it's done because of its efficacy not in spite of it. That one we have much better definition of and use cases for. And those use cases so far as I have seen are not the same as Ubergrieffen nor is the technique performed in the same way. I do appreciate the conversation though 😁 it's always fun to think about these things on a deeper level, Cheers!

    • @extrams0
      @extrams0 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@resolvedinsteel Having throught about this (probbably for way to long :D ) ... have you considered the zweihander? I wouldn't categories Meyer's ubergrieffen as reverse grip - but as transitioning from a normal grip into zweihander halfswording. The latter uses a wide grip (one hand near pommel, the other between crossguard & thungs), and unlike longswors can be done with either hand forward (as crossing arms can be a significant detremental with wider grips) In fact, as Meyer typically uses feders over longswords (and thus have access to what-one-could-consider- pseudo parrying hooks)... and greatswords were a thing in Meyer's time, if does seem to make sense, he'd might want to switch grips to borrow ideas/techniques from a different weapon.

  • @MaxMustermann-tq3lu
    @MaxMustermann-tq3lu 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    cool now learn how to pronounce it

    • @resolvedinsteel
      @resolvedinsteel 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Someone's a little bossy boss 😵

  • @LongswordRussia
    @LongswordRussia 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    There is confidence that techniques with a reverse grip are based on the same logic as techniques for a normal grip of a sword. Fencers just need to notice this cause-and-effect relationship and get used to adapting to the new angles of their elbows and wrists. th-cam.com/video/kaWTf-vC5Us/w-d-xo.htmlsi=W5eMga41EGq2QqXC

  • @DogsaladSalad
    @DogsaladSalad 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If this is the truth, let's hear the lie!

    • @resolvedinsteel
      @resolvedinsteel 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The lie is both that it was never done and that it works XD. It was done in very specific circumstances and never as a general method of fighting, but fundamentally not in the way people think.

  • @horserider7263
    @horserider7263 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are definitely an expert at disengaging, Nathan.

    • @resolvedinsteel
      @resolvedinsteel 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Super important the disengage : D

  • @LongswordRussia
    @LongswordRussia 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are great, man!)

    • @resolvedinsteel
      @resolvedinsteel 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey, thanks man!

    • @LongswordRussia
      @LongswordRussia 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@resolvedinsteel I love the reverse grip and am constantly trying to hit Sellsword art, hahaha)

  • @tankionline4105
    @tankionline4105 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great swords, good technique! Especially 01:07! It would be interesting to see work with a Japanese sword master.

    • @resolvedinsteel
      @resolvedinsteel 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks 🙏 I would be very interested to cross blades with masters of other traditions.

  • @tankionline4105
    @tankionline4105 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Could it be that in reality swords were so light and bent so easily? No comparison with the Japanese sword, Katana!

    • @resolvedinsteel
      @resolvedinsteel 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Loooool. No these are practice swords made of spring steel. Real sabers would have been significantly stiffer out of necessity. These are flexible for safety. Though neither sword based its efficacy on its stiffness. The advantage of European swords were in their mechanics not in there craftsmanship. Sabers have better hand protection better engineering for example distal taper etc. Are about as long as a katana but much more nimble.

  • @tankionline4105
    @tankionline4105 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great work)

  • @tankionline4105
    @tankionline4105 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think it would be better if he wrapped the cloak completely around his arm.

    • @resolvedinsteel
      @resolvedinsteel 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There are advantages to both ways. It was traditional to wrap the cloak more closely around the arm if you were fighting against someone using a cutting sword or that did more cutting with a heavier rapier. But against the pure thrusting right here or someone that thrusts more often, having the cloak loose was better for entangling the rapier and controlling it.

  • @bradenselkirk4930
    @bradenselkirk4930 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Definitely saving this to practice later

  • @ZerusantAsh
    @ZerusantAsh 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So... "The best swordsman does not fear the second best. He fears the worst since there’s no telling what that idiot is going to do" is just cope for bro. If you loose to a noob you will get ratio-d... I see

    • @resolvedinsteel
      @resolvedinsteel 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      To a certain degree you're not wrong. Dunno if it's cope per say, and I wouldn't say the "worst". The worst swordsman is likely not a challenge in any way. But a wildly unpredictable but physically capable, young and impetuous fencer with little or no training, certainly warrants observation before engaging.

  • @heilmodrhinnheimski
    @heilmodrhinnheimski 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Footwork is how I’ve won many fights before! I’ve done Olympic foil fencing for a few years before I switched over to HEMA and sometimes I feel it has given me a true edge over some of my pure HEMA peers. Many attacks I needn’t even bother blocking because through my footwork I can be secure in knowing the attack will miss

    • @resolvedinsteel
      @resolvedinsteel 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I also got my start in Foil. Just the training in footwork and the lunge is really quite useful for HEMA.