After our trip to Longpoint 2016, we have some thoughts on the experience. In this video we will talk about the tournaments for both Cutting and Rapier. www.fightlongpo...
I don't understand a lot specifically about hema systems specifically. but I do have enough personal martial arts experience, friends in different systems and an open mind to look for the principles that bind them all together. this man demonstrated perfect dynamic stance/body movement combined with excellent timing of force. there's more to it of course, probably more than I'm aware. but that was the what I noticed right away. especially the stance work.
You can still do a zwerch at an angel. Michael Chidester recently wrote an article about how they actually work better and are more likely than the horizontal interpretation.
Why are HEMA competitions so cut-centric? How about some thrust contests? They can set up a bullseye target. And if that's too easy, then have a spinning disk with targets, or even a swinging "pendulum" target.
If you think rapier is hard to ref, try sport fencing. I do both so I'm not bashing historical. Just from a judging perspective I am confident in saying it is harder to decipher. As a practitioner they are equally difficult.
It's an Arms & Armor custom type XX. Longer blade and different pommel (hard to keep a good grip on the cone) than what's listed on the site. arms-n-armor.com/custom917.html To my knowledge, the original is a cut down version of this kind of sword, though I haven't seen the example it's based on. www.zornhau.de/source/schwertexkursion/ZEF-1.jpg
It is. Guy ordered it and said it wasn't what he hoped, wanted something more Crecy like. Told him I wanted something that felt like a cross between a longsword and greatsword, and he said I would probably like it. It is and I do, I regret nothing.
James let me hold this sword, and it is surprising not that heavy, not that long -- about the same size as an average feder (I've definitely seen longer feders) and maybe a half pound heavier.
I was watching my new video "My experience with the Rapier" to make sure it turned out okay. I saw. this in the recommendations. Great video, man. I somehow missed this when you uploaded it.
Win the Gold at LongPoint. Still play second fiddle... First thing Mike said to me was "Bet you wish you got to do that tie breaker" Boy do I ever. James executed those cuts excellently.
To start all you need is some place to train. A mask and a sword. You can get a good nylon sword for about $100. Where in the Atlanta area are you? There are several schools in the area that can help you.
I live in Morrow GA ( zip 30260 ), Metro ATL. I dont mind driving to learn. I'm interested in basic swords and the dual sword training(i think its called Rapiers). Any resources would be useful, This is all very interesting to me
You have three good options in the area. All three are based in the Atlanta/Decatur area. Mine is the Atlanta Freifechter. We study German Longsword, Dussack, Sword and Buckler, and Ringen. Our website is fencingatl.com David Coblentz teaches rapier in Decatur. His website is decaturschoolofarms.com/ The SCA teaches Rapier on Tuesday in Blackburn Park. They train also on Sundays at the same venue. You can contact them here facebook.com/groups/259276954180390/?fref=nf
Looks like a great time. No Hema here in the south of spain, that I know of....I am geeting the bug now. I have 2 antique swords, but no useable funtional modern equivelents....Cant afford a Albion, so what to go for.....?? Long sword for sure!
+JUDAS Im warning you because in greece we cant import anything RESEMBLING a sword (alluminum sparring, movie props erc.) let alone real swords from abroad, both EU and USA... Getting a fancy shotgun or rifle ofcourse is allowed but these things are safer... right?
There are a few clubs in the south of Spain. I recommend you to check the hema alliance website to see if there are any near you, they have maps with hema clubs - go to World Wide Clubs and then Western Europe. (I'm not directly giving you the link because I might get flagged for spam).
I wonder why they don't go electric for rapier fencing? They make wireless buzzers for 'Olympic' style fencing. For the longsword, they could go electric, too. Just wear a lame like in sabre or foil.
I know this takes away from the historic aspect of the sport, but it would greatly benefit the ability to score points. Refs would still have to look at right of way but that's it, really.
Blake Piercy Because HEMA sparring isn't about who "touches" his opponent a split seconds faster. You have to factor in edge alignment, angle of sword swing, and the intent of harm. Electric systems can hardly judge those.
those cuts looked Awful. part o cutting should be about performing a cut as you would in a fight. if he did that in a fight He would be "dead". all it is, is a show of strength and some technique
I'm not saying I cut great but the technique is wrong. Your aim is not to cut through the mat but perform cuts as you would in a real fight and thus they should cut through the mat. his cuts would leave him open (if you take them one at a time) as with a simple nachriesen he would have no time to recover. Minimal effort should be out into the cut, just enough to get through. Not an almighty wooshka. If the target is too hard to do that too then perhaps a different target is necessary.
PandaKnight52 again, you dont understand wat tatamis are for. This is just to demonstrate cutting technique and edge alignment. I suggest you looking at original tatami cutters of tameshigiri. They do these wide swings with katanas, because they wont cut if you dont put power to the cuts.
Then they have no place in HEMA. it shows bad technique(save for edge alignment) and Tameshigiri is a Japanese tradition and has it's place with the Japanese martial arts not in HEMA. Cutting is about performing the cuts with precision, through repetition. The wide stance of Tameshigiri I also have a problem with but no legs to stand on because I'm not a practitioner of the Japanese martial arts. If that is the only way to use Tatamis then they are a shit target to show proper technique from a HEMA stand point.
The life of Tomas:
1. Lots of swords.
2. Beatuful wife.
3. Nice cats.
This guy is living the dream.
It was so cute how your cats decided that they wanted to be in the video too.
Hadn't heard of Longpoint until a few days ago, first time I've seen a competitive cutting contest in HEMA.
I don't understand a lot specifically about hema systems specifically. but I do have enough personal martial arts experience, friends in different systems and an open mind to look for the principles that bind them all together. this man demonstrated perfect dynamic stance/body movement combined with excellent timing of force. there's more to it of course, probably more than I'm aware. but that was the what I noticed right away. especially the stance work.
You can still do a zwerch at an angel. Michael Chidester recently wrote an article about how they actually work better and are more likely than the horizontal interpretation.
Your footage is excellent quality, really easy to see the cutting well, thanks!
Why are HEMA competitions so cut-centric? How about some thrust contests? They can set up a bullseye target. And if that's too easy, then have a spinning disk with targets, or even a swinging "pendulum" target.
If you think rapier is hard to ref, try sport fencing. I do both so I'm not bashing historical. Just from a judging perspective I am confident in saying it is harder to decipher. As a practitioner they are equally difficult.
Anyone know what sword James was using for that? The triple-fullered design looks awesome.
Looked like something from Witcher.
I really want a Ljublana from Albion... so beautiful.
It's an Arms & Armor custom type XX. Longer blade and different pommel (hard to keep a good grip on the cone) than what's listed on the site. arms-n-armor.com/custom917.html To my knowledge, the original is a cut down version of this kind of sword, though I haven't seen the example it's based on. www.zornhau.de/source/schwertexkursion/ZEF-1.jpg
It is. Guy ordered it and said it wasn't what he hoped, wanted something more Crecy like. Told him I wanted something that felt like a cross between a longsword and greatsword, and he said I would probably like it. It is and I do, I regret nothing.
James let me hold this sword, and it is surprising not that heavy, not that long -- about the same size as an average feder (I've definitely seen longer feders) and maybe a half pound heavier.
I was watching my new video "My experience with the Rapier" to make sure it turned out okay. I saw. this in the recommendations. Great video, man. I somehow missed this when you uploaded it.
Win the Gold at LongPoint. Still play second fiddle... First thing Mike said to me was "Bet you wish you got to do that tie breaker" Boy do I ever. James executed those cuts excellently.
3:22
That was an amazing cut. I'm curious as to what brand/name of the sword he was using. I'd like to get one for myself.
That's The Principe by Albion.
Thank you.
Thanks - cutting does look fun.
And a pair of puddy tats on the sofa!
lol what sword was he using in those cuts. its looks so light and amazing
First I saw that zwerchau was at the end of Matt's latest video. It was cool.
You know what's really amazing? The cats are stealing the show!
Some really nice cuts there, all the same.
The cutting was awesome!
Awesome highlights! Please keep these coming until you completely exhaust your footage/thoughts on the subjects. Thanks!
Only one more of this style of commentary... I have 2 more videos after that out of Longpoint.
+Medieval Review Fair enough. Looking forward to all three. Awesome job all 'round man.
Cats are chilling!
There needs to be a mega like button just for the cat popping into the video
I live near South of Atlanta, and I just heard about all this a few days ago. Seems a bit expensive for me to get involved in.
To start all you need is some place to train. A mask and a sword. You can get a good nylon sword for about $100.
Where in the Atlanta area are you? There are several schools in the area that can help you.
I live in Morrow GA ( zip 30260 ), Metro ATL. I dont mind driving to learn. I'm interested in basic swords and the dual sword training(i think its called Rapiers). Any resources would be useful, This is all very interesting to me
Based on your location, Keith here sounds like the person you need to be talking to.
is there a website or resource I could use to search for him and his services?
You have three good options in the area. All three are based in the Atlanta/Decatur area.
Mine is the Atlanta Freifechter. We study German Longsword, Dussack, Sword and Buckler, and Ringen. Our website is fencingatl.com
David Coblentz teaches rapier in Decatur. His website is decaturschoolofarms.com/
The SCA teaches Rapier on Tuesday in Blackburn Park. They train also on Sundays at the same venue. You can contact them here facebook.com/groups/259276954180390/?fref=nf
Woo!! James is awesome!
Looks like a great time. No Hema here in the south of spain, that I know of....I am geeting the bug now. I have 2 antique swords, but no useable funtional modern equivelents....Cant afford a Albion, so what to go for.....?? Long sword for sure!
albion sells sparring swords for 600 euros and has some 550-650 fuctional swords. Can you import swords from Usa though?
MrPanos2000
not sure! Will take anothert look!
+JUDAS Im warning you because in greece we cant import anything RESEMBLING a sword (alluminum sparring, movie props erc.) let alone real swords from abroad, both EU and USA... Getting a fancy shotgun or rifle ofcourse is allowed but these things are safer... right?
think we can import swords, but have to pay a 30% import tax....ouch MrPanos2000
There are a few clubs in the south of Spain.
I recommend you to check the hema alliance website to see if there are any near you, they have maps with hema clubs - go to World Wide Clubs and then Western Europe.
(I'm not directly giving you the link because I might get flagged for spam).
You have a very supportive sweet wife.
noice video keep this up!
The cats tho...
What about them?
that cat is staring into my soul
3:35 cat cam
4:04
Like a subscribed for kittens
I wonder why they don't go electric for rapier fencing? They make wireless buzzers for 'Olympic' style fencing. For the longsword, they could go electric, too. Just wear a lame like in sabre or foil.
I know this takes away from the historic aspect of the sport, but it would greatly benefit the ability to score points. Refs would still have to look at right of way but that's it, really.
Electric measures contact, not quality.
Blake Piercy Because HEMA sparring isn't about who "touches" his opponent a split seconds faster.
You have to factor in edge alignment, angle of sword swing, and the intent of harm.
Electric systems can hardly judge those.
those cuts looked Awful. part o cutting should be about performing a cut as you would in a fight. if he did that in a fight He would be "dead". all it is, is a show of strength and some technique
Yay, Can't wait for you to come to the next tournament and show us how great you cut.
i think you dont know what tatami cutting is for.
I'm not saying I cut great but the technique is wrong. Your aim is not to cut through the mat but perform cuts as you would in a real fight and thus they should cut through the mat. his cuts would leave him open (if you take them one at a time) as with a simple nachriesen he would have no time to recover. Minimal effort should be out into the cut, just enough to get through. Not an almighty wooshka. If the target is too hard to do that too then perhaps a different target is necessary.
PandaKnight52 again, you dont understand wat tatamis are for.
This is just to demonstrate cutting technique and edge alignment.
I suggest you looking at original tatami cutters of tameshigiri. They do these wide swings with katanas, because they wont cut if you dont put power to the cuts.
Then they have no place in HEMA. it shows bad technique(save for edge alignment) and Tameshigiri is a Japanese tradition and has it's place with the Japanese martial arts not in HEMA. Cutting is about performing the cuts with precision, through repetition. The wide stance of Tameshigiri I also have a problem with but no legs to stand on because I'm not a practitioner of the Japanese martial arts. If that is the only way to use Tatamis then they are a shit target to show proper technique from a HEMA stand point.