This is an example of what is called a “monkey trap” In Buddhist and Hindu martial arts. The monkey represents the mind. The mind attaches to things and does not want to let go. Although the opponent is not physically trapped the cognitive effort required to release the weapon causes them to lose a beat of action. It is frequently seen in techniques that use wrapping motions such as under-hooks and over-hooks.
Here you go: Landsknecht Emporium - Karl Overall length: 89,5cm Length of the blade: 69,5cm Length of grip: 16,5cm Width of grip: 24-28-31-48mm Thickness of grip: 16-20-24mm Bends at: ca. 14kg Width of cross: ca. 14cm Thickness of cross: 10-14mm Taper: 31-30-27-23mm Distal taper: 5-4-4-3-5mm Width of nagel: 18mm Depth of nagel: 50mm Weight: 810g Point of balance: 12,3cm
This is an example of what is called a “monkey trap” In Buddhist and Hindu martial arts. The monkey represents the mind. The mind attaches to things and does not want to let go. Although the opponent is not physically trapped the cognitive effort required to release the weapon causes them to lose a beat of action. It is frequently seen in techniques that use wrapping motions such as under-hooks and over-hooks.
This was a fun workshop, I learned a lot.
Looks great, thx for the explanation.
Interesting
Who made the messers your using? How flexible are they?
Here we are both using Landsknecht Emporium Karls. A review with Stats is in the making. I can post them here once I have note them all down.
- Peter
Here you go:
Landsknecht Emporium - Karl
Overall length: 89,5cm
Length of the blade: 69,5cm
Length of grip: 16,5cm
Width of grip: 24-28-31-48mm
Thickness of grip: 16-20-24mm
Bends at: ca. 14kg
Width of cross: ca. 14cm
Thickness of cross: 10-14mm
Taper: 31-30-27-23mm
Distal taper: 5-4-4-3-5mm
Width of nagel: 18mm
Depth of nagel: 50mm
Weight: 810g
Point of balance: 12,3cm
Die Waffe zurück ziehen wäre mein erster Impuls.
Wenn das Übergreifen sitzt und gut vorbereitet wurde, ists zum Zurückziehen oft zu spät.