Hello SP, I am a new student of the Longsword, you are an inspiration for me to train hard and throw cuts every day!!! Your videos are my favorite to watch and I am looking forward to supporting and learning from you from now on. With much respect, Eddie
You have no idea how happy this video made me :D ! I'm currently working on my Eskel costume and this will help me adding a bit more to it in terms of performance :D Thank you muchly :)
@KADArt Cosplay: Wonder where you are located. Imagine two people in similar gear training this. Ba-Wü for me nowadays but I guess you're way more up north?
Sorry , just found this comment xD Yes, it's a lovely picture, I've actually done so with a friend dressed as Lambert ;P Northern Germany to be precise Hamburg ^^
Dangit, Real martial artists in real life train with "dances" like this. in Escrima there's the anyo, which is a fanciful dancing with weapons, it is actually a training for coordination of your footwork, balance and handwork. The twirling part also strengthens your wrists. moves like these aren't entirely worthless. just not practical in real fights.
The cat eyes are a natural result of the mutagens used in the Trial of the Grasses, Geralt does have other mutations in addition to that as he went through the Trail so smoothly (relatively-speaking of course). But the only cosmetic side of those extra mutations was the loss of pigment in his skin and hair.
+Filip Stachura Mam pewien plan na przyszły rok. Będzie to coś innego niż u Alana, ale myślę, że też się spodoba. Być może jeszcze w tym roku wypuszczę teasery (:
I just keep losing the grip on the sword when swirling it behind my back. I mean I'm not dropping the sword, but I can feel it sliding down with each round I give it behind me back sides. And I just can't stop to marvel on how you spin the sword behind your back... it's so magnificent...
It's also worth mentioning that these kind of moves in fighting (all kinds of fighting, wether traditional martial arts, modern fighting or swordsmanship etc etc) are used for two things. During practice overly exaggerated/complicated moves can be extremely useful to get yourself used to a weapons weight/handling overall. Also using flashy moves before fights have been done forever as a scare tactic. Trying scare tactic vs a well trained master would not yield anything. But let's say you were intermediate/advanced swordfighter and came up vs 1-3 people who clearly had no idea how to use a sword except swing it, scare tactics would be extremely well to lower their confidence and therefor increase your chance of winning while being outnumbered or perhaps even avoiding a fight all together.
Oooh, never thought about that. Having an intimidation skill that's just fancy swordplay to give weaker opponents debuffs. I can see that in something turnbased pretty easily but I wonder how that could play out in real time.
"PPPS. IT'S FROM A VIDEOGAMEEEEE" - I think a lot of people have trouble remembering this... It's not really MEANT to work in real life, it's really just meant to look cool... Anyways, in game it's performed by mutated humans with super strength/speed/whatever (Except Ciri when she's a kid? I dunno, I've not played the game in a while)... Good job pulling off all these moves, just watching these videos makes me want to pick up some sparring lessons again. Great job!
Man your videos are amazing, I wish you had more... I cant pinpoint one exact thing, I already like a part because its well shot and performed beautifully, then I think "He didnt say its just choreography, not fighting" AND you say it / write it. So I like it even more, and than there is a subtle joke that I dont expect in such a video and its even better, and then suddenly WILD MLG EDITING appears and its even more hilarious and.... Wow, just, so good. Thx man :D
i learn kung fu and one of the collest things in it is the really big uneuseful moves that you do kinda 10000 times and they become very small effective and very strong ones when you know how to use them. I think the same thing is here for example you dont really use 8 in battle as it is in a video but if you think about it it can be a really nice counterattack that looks nearly same
I love how those people are talking in the background like "oh, just another swordsmen in the courtyard" and don't even look over.. Apparently this is a normal thing to see in Poland? Lol Love it, and your videos!
So about 2 videos ago i subscribed to you, but after the lil john song and ish i had to unsubscribe just so i could sub again!!! a total badass with a sense of humor, i dig it!!
Very good work man, continue to make others videos about sword path. And I would like to learn how to use a sword, what martial art can learn me to use sword ? Where can I learn ?
its great that you show a separate clip of the same action from a new angle. id suggest also having a vertical split screen view where you show both simultaneously, that would be helpful.
I love the description, which more or less imply how useless this would be in a real fight. The fancy sword swinging which is bad for grip, and someone hitting your sword mid-swing would probably make you drop it. Spin cut which leaves you totally undefended. Still looks really cool though. I do hope no one is stupid enough to think it's a proper technique because they failed to read the description.
Hmmmm. Very cool looking sequences for sure. Having studied Iaido these types types of flourishes etc are quite the opposite from what I studied. But, having recently purchased and played the Witcher 3, I get it. Question is... where indeed is the Ciri Chasm video? Would be very interested in seeing that, unless it was done and I have not seen it yet? Might I suggest more instructional video content?
so, how effective is witcher style fencing in a real combat situation? im no expert, but I have always found myself saying after the animation: "how did I not just get stabed in the back?" or "why not just stab the other guy?" lol
It's not like I've got a video on that specific topic. (which I'm sure appears in the recommended bar >>>) Also, Skall or Lindy and combat? Ask scholagladiatoria or londonlongsword instead. :)
I really like your Channel. Pls do more Witcher stuff. I also fight with the Witcher moves sometimes and i train the Witcher movements. I can do the movement from the first Witcher in the First Witcher trailer while he is sitting at his camp fire doing it.
To achieve fluidity of movement, you need to slow down and work the speed up slowly - same as with musical instruments. The key is to maintain constant velocity of the blade throughout all motions. Do note however, that it looks good, but isn't perfect for fighting. In sword combat, I find it's better to have that clunkiness, sudden bursts of acceleration instead of constant speed.
looks great man, Metatron sent me here. I have a question. Are you opening up your fingers when you spin the sword? If so could you do it with a fully closed hand? In true combat form ( I relies this is not true combat) it is best to not open your hand when spinning the weapon, all be it is easier to open the fingers do to lack of wrist flexibility, (not saying your wrist are not flexible :) ) this helps keep the weapon in your hand upon the moment of impact, or if someone attacks the weapon wielding hand. Keep up the great work man, you have good skill. Check out my Armory my family and I are opening up in Oregon USA we are starting to focus more on HEMA gear. facebook.com/WolfclanArmory/ what we have in the pictures isn't even a 10th of what we have to offer.
Impressive stuff! Keep up the awesome videos! Just curious though.. What kind of sword is that specifically? Longsword or hand and a half sword? Sorry maybe a stupid question but I am not too familiar with European swords as in just getting into them. Also what kind of jacket is that?
Hi, Thanks for breaking down the sequence. Personally I always thought that it's some kind of form to get loosened up before training. Something bogs my mind since I saw this particular sequence from the first game: I do think I did see it before in some film, or documentary(?). I cannot shake that feeling off after so many years. I wonder what the choreographer based his work on.
8 years later... did you ever find out? I always thought these movements are so basic when it comes to Wushu, like Chinese sword play, that you see them often in all sorts of movies. There's really nothing particularly special about this sequence. But who knows....
Wow, jestem pod wielkim wrażeniem ☆-☆ Ostatnio zaczęłam robić własny miecz Ciri z drewna i ćwiczyłam będąc w lesie, ale chyba nie dam rady nigdy zrobić takiego obrotu xDD
That feeling when you looking at this film and try to gues what country is this? Who make this awesome things? And then you check facebook page and realize thats its Poland, place where you live :D Świetny materiał. pozdro!
Hello! I'm new to the world of swords and I've been practicing a lot using your videos, which are awesome! I seem to struggle a lot with making my movement seem as fluid as yours with the starting snake looping move here. Do you have any tips on how you make that loop so smooth? No matter how much I replay your moves i just can't seem to figure it out 😂
The latest version is pretty tight on the hip so you have to make sure that the trousers fit well. May be just me though.. I prefer my self made gambeson (my template was basically the blue stripes gambeson) in terms of comfort any time but the Axel Petterson is simply geared up fast and can be upgraded further.
0:48 - _"...loops nicely and can be repeated _*_until stamina bar is exhausted."_*
xDD
Wait. You mean to tell me people can actually see their stamina bars?!
There is an app for that.
Jake Branthe wait, you mean to tell that you can't?
Jake Branthe I think it requires VR
2:00 I wasn't expecting this kind of editing in this video and it's so well done too. amazing
Eskel made errors when he prepared for the battle of Kaer Moerhen. He shouldn't have trained alone. :3 Vesemir warned him. :3
Only cements the errors :)
I think at that point in his career he already mastered his fighting style.
And THAT is the difference between his skill and Geralts. xD
Yeah. Ano now look who's dead.
@@polishguy8495 you take that back
I love all the people in the background trying to ignore him while he's swinging a sword around lol
WRONG! FOOTWORK! This is a Witcher's fortress, or an elven bathhouse?!
omg yes ahahah
This Is Not a Circus Pirouette
PLEASE continue with this series, you can't even imagine how much I was looking for stuff like this. It's amazing!
Hello SP,
I am a new student of the Longsword, you are an inspiration for me to train hard and throw cuts every day!!!
Your videos are my favorite to watch and I am looking forward to supporting and learning from you from now on.
With much respect,
Eddie
This guy deserves a coordinator/ stunt acting position for witcher season 2 + no question
This Guys got the skills :)
Yeah but then he and henry wouldn’t stop fangirling over the series..
You are literally my favorite sword instructor now.
Mlg cringe editing lelelle
He clearly is preparing himself for the Mutation, his hair isn't gray yet and I can't see his cat eyes, he is ready though!
Ed Imholz not all witchers have gray hair only Geralt does because he took more mutagenes than the others
You have no idea how happy this video made me :D ! I'm currently working on my Eskel costume and this will help me adding a bit more to it in terms of performance :D Thank you muchly :)
@KADArt Cosplay: Wonder where you are located. Imagine two people in similar gear training this. Ba-Wü for me nowadays but I guess you're way more up north?
Sorry , just found this comment xD Yes, it's a lovely picture, I've actually done so with a friend dressed as Lambert ;P Northern Germany to be precise Hamburg ^^
Afraid so. That's not on my usual route ;-)
Mayhap on my way to the next boot camp.
Dangit, Real martial artists in real life train with "dances" like this. in Escrima there's the anyo, which is a fanciful dancing with weapons, it is actually a training for coordination of your footwork, balance and handwork. The twirling part also strengthens your wrists. moves like these aren't entirely worthless. just not practical in real fights.
It's safe to say this is entertainment...
He kinda looks like a Witcher too. If he dyed his hair grey, he'd be a shoo-in for a younger Geralt.
Witchers don't look very different from any other humans. They are just skinny and have cat eyes.
Not every witcher has a cat eyes...
umm only geralt does
Joffrey Baratheon All witchers get cat eyes as a result of the trial of the grasses.
The cat eyes are a natural result of the mutagens used in the Trial of the Grasses, Geralt does have other mutations in addition to that as he went through the Trail so smoothly (relatively-speaking of course). But the only cosmetic side of those extra mutations was the loss of pigment in his skin and hair.
Finally some new stuff after the winter break (:
+Kuba Potocki (HEMA - DESW)
WITCHERS OF THE BEAR SCHOOL HIBERNATE
+The Sword's Path Wolfschool ftw! XD
+MrKaboom
SOON
+Kuba Potocki (HEMA - DESW) Hej może ty tez nagrasz jak walczyć mieczem jak wiedźmin? Od jakiegoś czasu cie subskrybuję i wiem że możesz :D
+Filip Stachura Mam pewien plan na przyszły rok. Będzie to coś innego niż u Alana, ale myślę, że też się spodoba. Być może jeszcze w tym roku wypuszczę teasery (:
I just keep losing the grip on the sword when swirling it behind my back. I mean I'm not dropping the sword, but I can feel it sliding down with each round I give it behind me back sides.
And I just can't stop to marvel on how you spin the sword behind your back... it's so magnificent...
It's also worth mentioning that these kind of moves in fighting (all kinds of fighting, wether traditional martial arts, modern fighting or swordsmanship etc etc) are used for two things. During practice overly exaggerated/complicated moves can be extremely useful to get yourself used to a weapons weight/handling overall. Also using flashy moves before fights have been done forever as a scare tactic.
Trying scare tactic vs a well trained master would not yield anything. But let's say you were intermediate/advanced swordfighter and came up vs 1-3 people who clearly had no idea how to use a sword except swing it, scare tactics would be extremely well to lower their confidence and therefor increase your chance of winning while being outnumbered or perhaps even avoiding a fight all together.
RPG games need to incorporate this.
Oooh, never thought about that. Having an intimidation skill that's just fancy swordplay to give weaker opponents debuffs. I can see that in something turnbased pretty easily but I wonder how that could play out in real time.
lmfao the montage. that's a sub
The legend never dies.
badass man
"PPPS. IT'S FROM A VIDEOGAMEEEEE" - I think a lot of people have trouble remembering this... It's not really MEANT to work in real life, it's really just meant to look cool... Anyways, in game it's performed by mutated humans with super strength/speed/whatever (Except Ciri when she's a kid? I dunno, I've not played the game in a while)...
Good job pulling off all these moves, just watching these videos makes me want to pick up some sparring lessons again.
Great job!
I'm so glad to see that you are still posting videos, thank you very much^^
Keep em coming. :D
Man your videos are amazing, I wish you had more... I cant pinpoint one exact thing, I already like a part because its well shot and performed beautifully, then I think "He didnt say its just choreography, not fighting" AND you say it / write it. So I like it even more, and than there is a subtle joke that I dont expect in such a video and its even better, and then suddenly WILD MLG EDITING appears and its even more hilarious and.... Wow, just, so good. Thx man :D
The occasional memes in your videos are like the icing on the cake. Good stuff, you've earned a sub. X3
2:03 wygrało cały internet.
Warto było czekać, mam nadzieje że wrócisz też do szkółki podstaw ;)
Is there a video where you actually fence with an other person ?
HEY!! Finally you are back! Good to see you creating this stuff.
1:13 A COUB with this loop will be amazing. Sir, you are the Witcher.
We need more videos!!!
finally a new video!!! yesss, i really wanted to learn more, please make more videos i implore you
We see everything through eyes of geralt who is a witcher Eskel is much faster from normal persons POV
i learn kung fu and one of the collest things in it is the really big uneuseful moves that you do kinda 10000 times and they become very small effective and very strong ones when you know how to use them. I think the same thing is here for example you dont really use 8 in battle as it is in a video but if you think about it it can be a really nice counterattack that looks nearly same
I love how those people are talking in the background like "oh, just another swordsmen in the courtyard" and don't even look over.. Apparently this is a normal thing to see in Poland? Lol Love it, and your videos!
epic part with eskel and you performing at the same time
Yes! Been waiting on this one! Eskel is the best witcher, seriously. Nice work!
Woohoo! A new video!
I'm doing some Eskel cosplay and this video is very useful so I can practice the movements. thanks!
You make me want to get back the bo and start practicing again. Marvelous video, sir.
Omfg you're now my all time favorite youtuber
You're impresive. You don't just talk, you practice. Continue that way, please.
Bro! This is awesome! I'd like to see Witcher sword fighting techniques vs real sword sparring techniques!
This is the most interesting sub in years, take your shit on the road dude, i'd paid to see, up Poland!!!
cool you're back, hope you are well!
0:27
Excuse me people, gotta keep this point for me to replay, I just started to learn the snake motion.
Love the people in the background casually watching a guy do sword moves in public, like it's nothing out of the ordinary, lol.
So about 2 videos ago i subscribed to you, but after the lil john song and ish i had to unsubscribe just so i could sub again!!! a total badass with a sense of humor, i dig it!!
that surprise frag editing made my fucking year
Where do I find my stamina bar?
Awesome channel dude.
I totaly lost it at "360 no scope" - well done!
Very good work man, continue to make others videos about sword path. And I would like to learn how to use a sword, what martial art can learn me to use sword ? Where can I learn ?
Could you make a video where you show each of these in more detail?
Yes! Welcome back! Gonna go practice this one tomorrow
And holy shit, that ending
its great that you show a separate clip of the same action from a new angle.
id suggest also having a vertical split screen view where you show both simultaneously, that would be helpful.
Yes your back!
In his other times, he's been clearing monsters in the other dimensions so that we can stay safe in this universe.
I love the description, which more or less imply how useless this would be in a real fight.
The fancy sword swinging which is bad for grip, and someone hitting your sword mid-swing would probably make you drop it.
Spin cut which leaves you totally undefended.
Still looks really cool though. I do hope no one is stupid enough to think it's a proper technique because they failed to read the description.
I want to live in a world where this Witcher-esque stylistic combat is actually useful for combat. xD Still gonna learn it 'cause it looks so badass!
Oh my glob I laughed so much with the pirouette of death and all the memes hahaha
"360 Noscope"
Ahh, I see you're a man of culture as well.
Hmmmm. Very cool looking sequences for sure. Having studied Iaido these types types of flourishes etc are quite the opposite from what I studied. But, having recently purchased and played the Witcher 3, I get it. Question is... where indeed is the Ciri Chasm video? Would be very interested in seeing that, unless it was done and I have not seen it yet? Might I suggest more instructional video content?
Can you maybe show us more of Ciri's techniques? :o pwease
Man, you totally got me hooked with witcher moves. Subscribed! Please do some from witcher 2 as well, if you have time at some point!
If I could subscribe multiple times, I would do it, just for 1:56 onwards.
It's a good thing I wasn't drinking anything while watching this.
Dude, god damn :D 2:11 Got me.
I thought this was a bloody serious video :'D
so, how effective is witcher style fencing in a real combat situation? im no expert, but I have always found myself saying after the animation: "how did I not just get stabed in the back?" or "why not just stab the other guy?" lol
Ask Lindybeige or Skallagrim for that
It's not like I've got a video on that specific topic. (which I'm sure appears in the recommended bar >>>)
Also, Skall or Lindy and combat? Ask scholagladiatoria or londonlongsword instead. :)
I'm just saying because those are the people who would normaly make vids about realism and stuff
The animations from the game looks utterly ridiculous. The books make sense mainly.
lol I have not read the books, but I agree with you on the animations XD
Is that in Masuren where you captured the footage?
Looks somehow familiar.
Does he have mutations?
Is that just a standard sized longsword that you're using?
Great video, by the way!
I really like your Channel. Pls do more Witcher stuff. I also fight with the Witcher moves sometimes and i train the Witcher movements. I can do the movement from the first Witcher in the First Witcher trailer while he is sitting at his camp fire doing it.
I hope more is to follow, hope you didn't break something while practicing with a blindfold on some posts :p
How the hell did you...
I mean, yeah, I'm fine, and of course there's more to follow.
PS. The blindfolded-on-posts thing goes pretty well.
haha cool to hear :) Your moves are so smooth, i'm in a hema club myself but I can't seem to lose the clunkyness of my moves. got any tips?
To achieve fluidity of movement, you need to slow down and work the speed up slowly - same as with musical instruments. The key is to maintain constant velocity of the blade throughout all motions.
Do note however, that it looks good, but isn't perfect for fighting. In sword combat, I find it's better to have that clunkiness, sudden bursts of acceleration instead of constant speed.
Thanks man :) I appreciate you taking time to reply. I guess as with most arts practice is key and there aint no shortcuts :P
looks great man, Metatron sent me here. I have a question. Are you opening up your fingers when you spin the sword? If so could you do it with a fully closed hand? In true combat form ( I relies this is not true combat) it is best to not open your hand when spinning the weapon, all be it is easier to open the fingers do to lack of wrist flexibility, (not saying your wrist are not flexible :) ) this helps keep the weapon in your hand upon the moment of impact, or if someone attacks the weapon wielding hand. Keep up the great work man, you have good skill.
Check out my Armory my family and I are opening up in Oregon USA we are starting to focus more on HEMA gear.
facebook.com/WolfclanArmory/ what we have in the pictures isn't even a 10th of what we have to offer.
It would really help if you can do a detailed breakdown of the pirouette (or rather the several different pirouettes shown throughout the games).
Quality! Keep em coming.
I wanna see your tricks and feints. Eredin the betrayal or something like that.
Спасибо, мужик! я уже давно искал это. именно то что нужно!
Impressive stuff! Keep up the awesome videos! Just curious though.. What kind of sword is that specifically? Longsword or hand and a half sword? Sorry maybe a stupid question but I am not too familiar with European swords as in just getting into them. Also what kind of jacket is that?
lmfao the Turn Down for What part killed me XD
True epicness unfolds after 2 minutes :'D
The editing is amazing XD
"Sequence loops nicely and can be repeated until Stamina bar is exhausted." Lolol
I actually took a fencing lesson because I was motivated by watching some of the techniques
nice vid, which jacket is that ?
SPES Axel, first generation
The Sword's Path what about the boots?? :D
Hi,
Thanks for breaking down the sequence. Personally
I always thought that it's some kind of form to get loosened up before training. Something bogs my mind since I saw this particular sequence from the first game: I do think I did see it before in some film, or documentary(?). I cannot shake that feeling off after so many years. I wonder what the choreographer based his work on.
8 years later... did you ever find out? I always thought these movements are so basic when it comes to Wushu, like Chinese sword play, that you see them often in all sorts of movies. There's really nothing particularly special about this sequence. But who knows....
Wow, jestem pod wielkim wrażeniem ☆-☆
Ostatnio zaczęłam robić własny miecz Ciri z drewna i ćwiczyłam będąc w lesie, ale chyba nie dam rady nigdy zrobić takiego obrotu xDD
Tak tylko ci się zdaje to nie takie trudne
That feeling when you looking at this film and try to gues what country is this? Who make this awesome things? And then you check facebook page and realize thats its Poland, place where you live :D Świetny materiał. pozdro!
Hello! I'm new to the world of swords and I've been practicing a lot using your videos, which are awesome! I seem to struggle a lot with making my movement seem as fluid as yours with the starting snake looping move here. Do you have any tips on how you make that loop so smooth? No matter how much I replay your moves i just can't seem to figure it out 😂
Damn that's a sword dancer
But is it useful in an irl combat or is it just aesthetic ?
Great video! Love the accent.
O panie, alem się uśmiała przy "pirouette of death" - no montaż bezbłędny! :D
Where have you learnt to control sword so good?
Practice
Where might one acquire one of those awesome jackets you have there?
+nyarlethotep histfenc.com - it's a previous version of the standard Axel Petterson jacket.
The latest version is pretty tight on the hip so you have to make sure that the trousers fit well. May be just me though..
I prefer my self made gambeson (my template was basically the blue stripes gambeson) in terms of comfort any time but the Axel Petterson is simply geared up fast and can be upgraded further.
Master... WE WANT MORE!
superb instruction. thanks
Still waiting for the chasm video.
Can anyone please give me name or link of Music starting from 1:03 please.
Can I ask what Gambeson you're wearing?
Thank you very much i learned 80% of the snake move , it’s really aesthetic
wygląda to pięknie :)
filmowcy z hollywood powinni uczyć się od ciebie do kinowego wiedźmina :D
love his humor!
The background is kinda familiar... do you guys reckon he is doing it in a public space?
this channel is fucking amazing