+DistantSkies The rules say that it has to be a clean strike. But a slice will also give points. So while just a touch should not give a point it's up to the judges to decide if it was powerful enough. It's often really difficult to see if there was a slicing motion or not. More forceful strikes are also much easier to see so they score a lot more often than a weaker strike. Different tournaments does however have different rules so there is no definitive answer to your question.
They aren't told to pull their blows particularly, unless you're doing unarmoured sparring, in which case you obviously pull your blows 100%. When you're armoured, helmetted, and gloved, full speed full contact combat like we see in this video is the aim. Obviously there will always be an element of not wanting to injure an opponent.
We prefer the term "unprotected sparring" (wearing only your regular clothing for general physical activity such as t-shirt and sweat pants) or "light gear sparring(wearing only mask and sparring gloves)" rather than "unarmoured sparring." Seeing that we're practicing unarmoured fencing with modern protective gear such as mask(not helmet), gloves, and jacket.
Kelly Smith His reflex is so fast and every move he made was efficient and clever. I paused a lot of times just only to find out why he did what he did.
+Carl Lee He's the closest thing the HEMA has to a celebrity at this point. He's also a really great guy. I'd check out some of his other fights, they're amazing to watch. Of course, I mean no disrespect to the other guy, both are excellent martial artists.
i wonder how it feels like to muster thousands of men of skillful swordsmen into the battlefield to fight against another thousands of skillful soldiers on the other side
I Hope i don't offend anybody's imagination of "skillful swordsman" but i guess, the swordsman today are much more skillful, since they practice swordsmanship according to advanced manuals..with advanced techniques that were not really common with their times. Most medieval soldiers would a) train with weapons of war, which swords are not, at least not primary b) Thy would attack-riposte fence..and not this complicated stuff :)
+X Maneuver That would be Kristine Konsmo, one of the most exprienced referees, and a great fighter in her own right. The stick is there because her job is to stop the fight after a hit is called or for other reasons (safety etc.), and you really don't want to stick your hand or head in between the fighters, especially if someone doesn't want to stop fighitng or didn't hear you call break.
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Never heard of this .. saw this for the first time .. now huge fan :)
Such an amazing fight! Especially Axel's mastery of the guards and strikes.
That hangen just keeps delivering
I can watch this time and again. Great bout!
How did I end up here? I was watching Dark Souls videos... Really enjoyed this video though!
1:40 the action starts
Go Axel!!!
In this sport, are there any rules regarding the power of the strokes? Or is just a touch enough?
+DistantSkies The rules say that it has to be a clean strike. But a slice will also give points. So while just a touch should not give a point it's up to the judges to decide if it was powerful enough. It's often really difficult to see if there was a slicing motion or not. More forceful strikes are also much easier to see so they score a lot more often than a weaker strike.
Different tournaments does however have different rules so there is no definitive answer to your question.
As far as I am aware, the hit may sometimes be considered "too light", e.g. not enough to damage the opponent
They aren't told to pull their blows particularly, unless you're doing unarmoured sparring, in which case you obviously pull your blows 100%.
When you're armoured, helmetted, and gloved, full speed full contact combat like we see in this video is the aim. Obviously there will always be an element of not wanting to injure an opponent.
We prefer the term "unprotected sparring" (wearing only your regular clothing for general physical activity such as t-shirt and sweat pants) or "light gear sparring(wearing only mask and sparring gloves)" rather than "unarmoured sparring."
Seeing that we're practicing unarmoured fencing with modern protective gear such as mask(not helmet), gloves, and jacket.
Amazing skill
Red is freaking awesome!
Carl Lee That's Axel Pettersson. Great swordfighter. Keeps his composure even in tight binds and flurrys, love watching that dude fight
Kelly Smith His reflex is so fast and every move he made was efficient and clever. I paused a lot of times just only to find out why he did what he did.
+Carl Lee He's the closest thing the HEMA has to a celebrity at this point. He's also a really great guy. I'd check out some of his other fights, they're amazing to watch. Of course, I mean no disrespect to the other guy, both are excellent martial artists.
I considered taking up fencing. Now I'd much rather pick up longsword.
very poor coverage i couldnt see crap , why are there no slow motion playbacks and different angles ?
the camera is a bit farway but there is slowmotion and it is at 1080p
i wonder how it feels like to muster thousands of men of skillful swordsmen into the battlefield to fight against another thousands of skillful soldiers on the other side
I Hope i don't offend anybody's imagination of "skillful swordsman" but i guess, the swordsman today are much more skillful, since they practice swordsmanship according to advanced manuals..with advanced techniques that were not really common with their times. Most medieval soldiers would a) train with weapons of war, which swords are not, at least not primary b)
Thy would attack-riposte fence..and not this complicated stuff :)
why are the referees dressed like businessmen that went straight to the bar after they clocked out and stay there to avoid their families?
I think you answered your own question. lol
Ok I have to ask, who's the chick with the stick?? and whats it for??
+X Maneuver That would be Kristine Konsmo, one of the most exprienced referees, and a great fighter in her own right. The stick is there because her job is to stop the fight after a hit is called or for other reasons (safety etc.), and you really don't want to stick your hand or head in between the fighters, especially if someone doesn't want to stop fighitng or didn't hear you call break.
gurkfisk89 Thanks, this sword sparring community looks very professional. Just wish e would have something like this here in Egypt.
She's the referee, the stick is there to break them up if they don't stop.
Never underestimate the power of the really big stick.
pah, i could best these rogues in a duel
Id like to fight that girl there with my longsword... if u now what i mean