Imagine showing this to a roman or medieval noble. Ignoring the acs in the background and the fact that they're recording I can't help but imagine it would really seem like an expected futuristic progression haha, especially compared to a lot of other footage able to be found nowadays.
In my opinion, leather soles bring you much closer to the understanding of historical fencing. Today we have shoes that have a much better adhesion to the ground, but using them because it is easier is a bit too simplistic, just like archery with aiming helps is easier but not the historical way ;-)
@@Maciliachris absolutely true. But not only soles, floor itself should be somewhat realistic. Polished and lacquered wood of 19 century ballroom, i think, is not contributing to realism of the situation. Sadly.
@@vadimheldar I agree, though it is certainly more representative (like a castle floor) than modern gyms. But yes, you mention a very important point; most places before the 20th century were very rough and uneven. When we're doing fights in medieval fares (with leather soles of course), we have to be very careful as there can be holes in the ground or uneven, slippery places. My worst injury (ankle sprain) was when I tripped on a pine cone, I'd be killed by the enemy in real life. Someone who trains only on a flat floor, especially with modern shoes, has NO idea how dangerous it is to walk backwards or as carelessly as they often do when being on a more historical surface.
Great fighting and demonstrations.
Imagine showing this to a roman or medieval noble. Ignoring the acs in the background and the fact that they're recording I can't help but imagine it would really seem like an expected futuristic progression haha, especially compared to a lot of other footage able to be found nowadays.
8:45 Lost weapon but could still submit him. Nice
Gut gekämpft, die Herren!
The guy on the seat is living a dangerous live
poor guy in black and yellow with leather soles.
right? i don t understand these kind of soles in fencing but many opt for this historical costumes 😕 too bad cause he moves pretty well otherwise
@@Bermuda-e7f Better off barefoot.
In my opinion, leather soles bring you much closer to the understanding of historical fencing. Today we have shoes that have a much better adhesion to the ground, but using them because it is easier is a bit too simplistic, just like archery with aiming helps is easier but not the historical way ;-)
@@Maciliachris absolutely true. But not only soles, floor itself should be somewhat realistic. Polished and lacquered wood of 19 century ballroom, i think, is not contributing to realism of the situation. Sadly.
@@vadimheldar I agree, though it is certainly more representative (like a castle floor) than modern gyms. But yes, you mention a very important point; most places before the 20th century were very rough and uneven. When we're doing fights in medieval fares (with leather soles of course), we have to be very careful as there can be holes in the ground or uneven, slippery places. My worst injury (ankle sprain) was when I tripped on a pine cone, I'd be killed by the enemy in real life. Someone who trains only on a flat floor, especially with modern shoes, has NO idea how dangerous it is to walk backwards or as carelessly as they often do when being on a more historical surface.