Clips from Richard Marsden's Polish Saber seminar, 19 July 2015

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  • @XarkoCZ
    @XarkoCZ 9 ปีที่แล้ว +892

    This guy is legit. Informative and entertaining. Good teacher.

    • @Skallagrim
      @Skallagrim  9 ปีที่แล้ว +95

      Xarko
      Yes, absolutely..

    • @TravelingTyrant
      @TravelingTyrant 9 ปีที่แล้ว +104

      Xarko Thanks! Don't tell anyone but, I'm a teacher by profession, so I've had over a decade of experience doing that every day all day!

    • @prokopdvere2438
      @prokopdvere2438 9 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Xarko But......, but its a trap!!!

    • @scubbasan
      @scubbasan 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Nice, I'd like to see more on Saber fencing. After all, it's an art that lived up to the 20th century. Even some shorter types like the cutlass, very popular in sea battles

    • @TravelingTyrant
      @TravelingTyrant 9 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      There are lots of treatises on various saber fencing, and it all has a different 'flavor' to it. Cutlass, for example, is usually found in military drill books- so not much on details.
      However, DA Kinsely's book, Blades of the British Empire has tons of first hand accounts of such things. Worth a read if you can find it.

  • @CrazyChemistPL
    @CrazyChemistPL 9 ปีที่แล้ว +366

    Techniques he presented look so elegant, graceful and fluid. I may be biased because I'm Pole, but I think the overall aesthetics of this particular sword and fighting style can be universally appreciated.

    • @TravelingTyrant
      @TravelingTyrant 9 ปีที่แล้ว +145

      CrazyChemistPL I made this book partially to bring YOUR culture and ideas and history to an English speaking audience. I have much respect for your country and its history.

    • @CrazyChemistPL
      @CrazyChemistPL 9 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Richard Marsden I must say, I never expected reply from the author himself. I feel... well, I think "honored" is, bluntly, a little too big of a word in this situation, but let's just say it was very nice to read your reply.

    • @TravelingTyrant
      @TravelingTyrant 9 ปีที่แล้ว +77

      Skallgrim's fans deserve attention! If you're in Poland look up Silk Fencing, find Yurek, tell him Richard sent you.

    • @CrazyChemistPL
      @CrazyChemistPL 9 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Richard Marsden Thank you very much for the information. However, right now my interest, for various reasons I don't want to bore you with, has to be limited to theoritical, technical and historic aspect, not the actual practice, but who knows what future will bring.
      Also, I'm fairly new fan to be honest. Came pretty much by accident, random video suggested by youtube, stayed because I enjoyed overall content and the work Skall does to debunk some long lasting myths.

    • @dercssfreak2
      @dercssfreak2 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Richard Marsden youre the instructor ? Youre an awesome guy and I wish we had something like this near me in germany ! Keep your good work up !

  • @solgam
    @solgam 9 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    6:35 Poles called it "Cięcie Eunusze (Eunuch Cut)" :D

    • @sarahwaldock3196
      @sarahwaldock3196 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Many thanks, hehe for obvious reasons lol

    • @Hades8103
      @Hades8103 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Leaves nothing to the imagination.
      Love it

  • @gotharion
    @gotharion 9 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    It's really amazing that the most traditional Polish fighting style with the most traditional Polish weapon has enthusiasts over on your side of the globe. As a Pole I feel really happy and proud of that fact. Btw. If you are interested in some more in depth, practical and historical info about the Polish Szabla, (as well as many other types of sabers, swords and martial arts in general) look up some books by Wojciech Zabłocki. (the english wikipedia page is quite limited, but I'm sure you can find more detailed info about him and his achievements and books).
    Cheers from Poland, and keep up the great work.

  • @mattmanbrownbro
    @mattmanbrownbro 9 ปีที่แล้ว +169

    I really liked the way he was talking on this one. Much more down to earth and relaxed. Thanks for sharing Skall! :)

    • @declanmcgillivray1959
      @declanmcgillivray1959 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +John Sia I really like the way you commented on this comment. Much more down to earth and chill. Thanks for commenting John:)

    • @Merlinthehappypig
      @Merlinthehappypig 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      John Sia i really like the way you commented on this video. Very down to earth and chill. Thanks for commenting John :)

    • @Merlinthehappypig
      @Merlinthehappypig 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Badger With A Troubled Past And Nothing To Lose i really like the way you commented on this video. Very down to earth and chill. Thanks for commenting Badger :)

    • @mattmanbrownbro
      @mattmanbrownbro 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What the hell is going on? Lmao!

    • @bbdawise
      @bbdawise 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I really like the way my boot fits in all of your asses. Very down to earth and chill. Thanks for the lunch money....NERDS!
      *runs away*

  • @JustGrowingUp84
    @JustGrowingUp84 9 ปีที่แล้ว +260

    I liked the captions, they were helpful and funny.

    • @JustGrowingUp84
      @JustGrowingUp84 9 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      P.S. and the admiral Ackbar insertion was a very nice touch!

    • @mediocredude2264
      @mediocredude2264 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Zombigotron or not, it may have been a tarp

    • @JustGrowingUp84
      @JustGrowingUp84 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome Dude "Don't mind me, I'm just a random fish, here for the lols."

    • @MyMagicCookie6
      @MyMagicCookie6 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Zombigotron it made it worth watching twice

    • @gwen8841
      @gwen8841 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The deeper you go, the better

  • @dragos7puri
    @dragos7puri 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    No matter the domain or field, I find people who know their stuff incredibly engaging.

  • @bazookaace
    @bazookaace 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I'm a self taught HEMA practitioner and what makes me happy with watching these is seeing that in places where Ive put my own spin on things, in other words things I was too lazy to look up or fact check, I ended up having built up a technique backed style. I.e. foot placement and strike body alignment. I guess it just shows what's comfortable is usually (note I said usually) what will work best because you can do it the easiest and typically the quickest.

  • @andrewplck
    @andrewplck 9 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    I've lost it at Admiral Akbar. Damn Skall, your little commentary have made my day! :)

  • @SuperMoviebuster
    @SuperMoviebuster 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Ive been looking for lectures/ seminars about Polish sabre fencing for quite some time now, thank you for uploading its a huge resource to have :)

    • @TravelingTyrant
      @TravelingTyrant 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      SuperMoviebuster I have a book out that may really meet your needs. Check it out in the description. Sienawski does stuff as well, but not really geared towards English speakers.

  • @bohun28
    @bohun28 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Looks like it was a great seminar!!
    I am seriously tempted to put my life on pause for a year or two and go study Polish saber...

  • @hitrapperandartistdababy
    @hitrapperandartistdababy 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What an elegant style of fighting, its like a dance when done quick. I love Polish saber fencing:D
    And a big applause for Richard Marsden, Looks like a great teacher who really has a way of innovating people, its hard not too listen to him especially because of the humor he brings along:)

  • @jarjars3261
    @jarjars3261 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was already subbed to this channel when this video came out years ago, yet only recently I have started my journey into the sabre (studying korean swordmanship for years before). This is such a great help. Thanks for keeping this up.

  • @joshuabrown6256
    @joshuabrown6256 9 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    He's the type of guy i would want to have pizza with

    • @TravelingTyrant
      @TravelingTyrant 9 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      Joshua Brown One pizza for you when you end up in Phoenix.

    • @thedarwinist672
      @thedarwinist672 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just make sure to order the pizza unsliced, so he can do it

  • @gt4lex
    @gt4lex 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Lots of interesting stuff again, especially the techniques showcasing how to use that specific blade shape to your advantage. Thanks again Skall and Richard for all the nice footage.

    • @TravelingTyrant
      @TravelingTyrant 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      GT-Alex Thank you for watching!

  • @victoriansword
    @victoriansword 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That was really enjoyable. Well done to Richard Marsden. Thank you for sharing this, Skall!

  • @emuyogi
    @emuyogi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    These polish sabre tecnics are very special, it is amazing

  • @HebaruSan
    @HebaruSan 9 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Those who fixate on the beard, are just letting their guards down for when the mustache strikes.

  • @loyalsausages
    @loyalsausages 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Richard is a natural teacher! Very friendly and engaging.

  • @TalionTheGraveWalker
    @TalionTheGraveWalker 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I bought a szabla and used all the moves he showed before watching him. Like it just came naturally. Good teacher.

  • @Pamjamelia
    @Pamjamelia 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    "Attacking the sword is risky"
    Yeah... kept making that mistake the first time I tried longsword sparring, which was only during my first class with the weapon.
    Still, this makes me want to learn more about Polish sabre now. Just a shame there aren't any clubs near me that teach it. Ah, well. This was informative and fun to watch.
    "It's a trap."

  • @samarkand1585
    @samarkand1585 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's nice that you subbed it, because I'm not a native english speaker, and as nice as this guy looked, I couldn't figure anything out of what he was saying before

  • @sapienecks
    @sapienecks 9 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Love the caption because I am Deaf. Thanks a lot. Would be very nice if you do the same for others like you explained why viking swords were designed with pommel and crossguard that way.

  • @Vinnay94
    @Vinnay94 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the upload Skall and thank you Richard Marsden, that was very interesting.

  • @EnhancedNightmare
    @EnhancedNightmare 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I find Polish Saber to be much more challenging than longsword. Though the satisfaction is bigger when it works out :)

  • @NecroTravia
    @NecroTravia 9 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Greetings from Poland :) Really great seminar. Thanks!!

    • @TravelingTyrant
      @TravelingTyrant 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Necro Travia Thanks for watching. My efforts are to bring Polish culture to an English speaking world with my book and seminars. You guys are already well taken care of! Thanks for watching and much respect!

    • @Artur_M.
      @Artur_M. 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Richard Marsden You sir should be granted an indygenat!
      Too bad it's not a thing any more...

    • @TravelingTyrant
      @TravelingTyrant 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks much!

  • @tgillies101
    @tgillies101 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Captions were great. loved this vid. Great attitude

  • @Altarahhn
    @Altarahhn 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice! Very Informative, very fun! Glad you could be there, Skall!

  • @ChrOnos-tk8tv
    @ChrOnos-tk8tv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I suggest to make the seminar on The Hussaria - the most effective tactical formation ever.

    • @MyPrideFlag
      @MyPrideFlag 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      it's not his speciality, he is clearly ficused on hences.

  • @Jesses001
    @Jesses001 9 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Aww sabers. My favorite, especially since they still leave my other hand open for a pistol. This is the 21st century after all.

    • @DMSBrian24
      @DMSBrian24 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jesse Sisolack playing dirty :v

    • @DMSBrian24
      @DMSBrian24 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      (actually, Poles also used pistols in XVII century, just not in a duel ;p)

    • @Jesses001
      @Jesses001 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      BrianDMS If I want a fair fight, I will go to a boxing ring.

  • @SnorriSturllson
    @SnorriSturllson 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    6:38 Germans called it Hellish Polish Fourth

  • @SkinnyRiverArtist
    @SkinnyRiverArtist 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Shame I'm in the UK we only have clubs that do JUST longsword or JUST Epee or JUST sabre etc. So it's a little limited, also riding a motorcycle with a sword on my back isn't the most fun so I can't travel much. Richard seems like a great teacher, loving the socks.

  • @maldito_sudaka
    @maldito_sudaka 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing! Please, don't stop sending this kind of videos *-*

  • @sjoerddz
    @sjoerddz 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    love these kind of videos, very fun and informative!

  • @folkmar00
    @folkmar00 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Some of tactics and moves with Polish saber you can find here on: sieniawskifencing.

  • @hanshanszoon
    @hanshanszoon 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good captions ;)
    For the Europeans, Jerzy Miklaszewski (from Poland) and Ties Kool will give a workshop on Polish saber at the International Lowlands HEMA Gathering in the Netherlands in september.

    • @TravelingTyrant
      @TravelingTyrant 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hans Hanszoon Jerzy helped extensively with my book! Go see them!

  • @ericjadaszewski6786
    @ericjadaszewski6786 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Looks great Richard!!! We should organize a Polish saber fencing seminar!

  • @BigZ7337
    @BigZ7337 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This looked like a great seminar, thanks for sharing. :)

  • @runakovacs4759
    @runakovacs4759 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Damn, I never realized how similar chinese (wong long) saber/dao can be to european saber. it's awesome!

  • @Vorpal_Wit
    @Vorpal_Wit 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mr. Marsden seems like and excellent instructor. Thanks for sharing.

  • @spectorx13
    @spectorx13 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not gonna lie, those instructors seem pretty cool and fun to be around. Certainly not boring and he does a good job at letting the students be active with him.

  • @NonApplicable1983
    @NonApplicable1983 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Amazing video. It's so hard to find anything about Polish saber online. It's probably my favorite curved sword! :D

  • @gears7734
    @gears7734 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    awesome instructor very entertaining for viewers and informative for students.

  • @Tyler_Lalonde-
    @Tyler_Lalonde- 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    awesome video Skall! loved it. it looks a lot like fma. can't wait to try this out.

  • @Arrowdodger
    @Arrowdodger 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This has to be a very fun way to learn

  • @jakubpocentek5324
    @jakubpocentek5324 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I know it's quite old video, but thanks for Polish accent, I enjoyed!

  • @reesfreeman
    @reesfreeman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    6:13 This is a really neat technique for arm hunting. It illustrates the importance of a "false edge" on the back of the blade behind the point.

  • @a661992
    @a661992 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Interesting to see how it translates to La Canne as well utilizing the back edge as one would use for a back cut. We see this as well in Bowie. Since Bowie knife fighting is modified Sabre

  • @markoloponen2861
    @markoloponen2861 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    yeah awesome video! more of these please! :) I think no one can become good sword fighter with just these videos but they sure give inspiration to join some sword fighting schools etc :D keep up the good work

  • @tnh723
    @tnh723 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    added this to my favorites, thank you!

  • @KristoffDoe
    @KristoffDoe 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Good stuff! I would love to hear this guy's opinion on some of Polish movie depiction of sabre fighting e.g. "Fire in the steppe", "The deluge", "With fire and sword".
    (Bit of advice - it's not "Star-zewski" - "rz" is one sound, similar to how you pronounce "j" in French (e.g. "je" in "je ne sais pa"). "Stah-'je'-vski".))

  • @itinerantpoet1341
    @itinerantpoet1341 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Marsden makes a good point about "false openings", where an experienced opponent lets you think you've parried definitively. In real wudang, we're taught to "invite the opponent" with false openings, letting their blade get close to the body. In this manner, when countring (parrying) you take away their ability to strike while leaving them open for a counter strike. This is why it's so important to truly be able control the opponent's blade, but that takes "feeling" and a level of control most will never achieve because you have to train obsessively over a long period. Hacking and clashing and hoping for the best is only going to get you killed.

  • @Jameshawk105
    @Jameshawk105 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hopefully your channels brings back awesome sword fighting into the real world.

  • @kodyanderson2189
    @kodyanderson2189 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    love it when im randomly browsing youtube and see my old history teacher with a large weapon, and the expertise to back it up. lol

    • @TravelingTyrant
      @TravelingTyrant 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kody Anderson Hello! Small world our internet is.

  • @dercssfreak2
    @dercssfreak2 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really Cool, I know here in germany by me was a lot about swordfighting,still where I love I dont have anything like that..I wish I could learn those stuff too !

  • @feelz_4_dayz885
    @feelz_4_dayz885 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    one handed increased to 21

  • @ravoln2457
    @ravoln2457 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    very interesting. I've always liked sabers and seeing them used out of a sports environment has peeked my interest. I wonder if Turkish technique would be similar with scimitars or even the two handed version (I always forget the names of the sword).

    • @TravelingTyrant
      @TravelingTyrant 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wrath Kim We don't know but are SUPER eager to find out. Some are studying it now, but so far all I've seen is Turkish saber and buckler/shield.

    • @ravoln2457
      @ravoln2457 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Richard Marsden Really? I'm surprised. You'd think there would be still a few teachers rolling about. No one been passing down the fighting style?

    • @TravelingTyrant
      @TravelingTyrant 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Not that we have found and I've contacts 'in country' as it were. Ramfzar is what I'd look into, but single-sword they did not have.

    • @ravoln2457
      @ravoln2457 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Richard Marsden Well that is a shame but I do hope that studies yield fruit. It would be a great shame if it was lost to us all together.

    • @TravelingTyrant
      @TravelingTyrant 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Good news is, people are trying to re-create it, just like I am and other HEMA guys. We hope it works out!

  • @matwetton
    @matwetton 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    its amazing as an sports sabre fencer to see the classic origins of many of our cuts and parries. especially the open guard to head parry riposte to head or chest is actually one of my favourite attacks, the only difference is i cant grab an opponent.

  • @monthrax530
    @monthrax530 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I could listen to Richard all day. :D

  • @Zaros2400
    @Zaros2400 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was done on my birthday. Really cool!

    • @alectaylor-poole9534
      @alectaylor-poole9534 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Elliott Long Happy Birthday!

    • @ookie4179
      @ookie4179 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      fishing for birthday comments? lol
      Happy birthday :D

    • @TravelingTyrant
      @TravelingTyrant 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Elliott Long Happy B day!

    • @Zaros2400
      @Zaros2400 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks guys! Finally 21 as of 19/7/2015. will I have hit the bottle, it's only in small amounts, and very spread out.

  • @owenslubo9243
    @owenslubo9243 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i love these new videos

  • @SIRXNZ
    @SIRXNZ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He doesn't everything with finesse...damn even when he's just standing there he looks badass

  • @叩くと七色に光るゴキブリ
    @叩くと七色に光るゴキブリ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    とてもためになるレッスンだ!
    私には早口すぎて聞き取れないから字幕に感謝しています…

  • @Sliperypickle000
    @Sliperypickle000 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love these vids.hope they improve my game

  • @revopeels8441
    @revopeels8441 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good information. Thank you for the upload.

  • @zaboobebop
    @zaboobebop 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    the technique where you block and grab the hand is also in most styles of kali. except in some techniques, they fully lock the opponents sword hand under their arm while they chop them with the sword hand.

  • @weleskosmaty3189
    @weleskosmaty3189 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Dużo naszych... :P Skall, i see that you have a lot of Polish fans and viewers. :D

  • @Kenicavus
    @Kenicavus 9 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Dammit! His classes look fun. Too bad theres no HEMA club in my country T_T

    • @TravelingTyrant
      @TravelingTyrant 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Harvey Kent Which country?

    • @Kenicavus
      @Kenicavus 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Richard Marsden Malaysia

    • @tgillies101
      @tgillies101 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      start one. maybe near a US or British airforce/army base and advertise to white guys.

    • @josephhunt1297
      @josephhunt1297 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +tgillies101 racist =P

    • @CorvinTheSwasian
      @CorvinTheSwasian 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      same in hk. and i'm too young to start one

  • @juandelata
    @juandelata ปีที่แล้ว

    man I see a whole lot of parallels between Saber fencing and FMA/Eskrima, especially that umbrella block @7:03

  • @MrChicken1138
    @MrChicken1138 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This gu...Man is truly awesome. I´ve learned couple of things myself.

  • @viceroy2214
    @viceroy2214 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Skallagrim could you do a video(unless you have already) on how practical the gauntlet blades from the Predator franchise would be. (Preferably the dual gauntlet blades as those seem more versatile).

    • @Sicarius_Avindar
      @Sicarius_Avindar 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm more a Pata fan myself, it was an actual version from Europe

    • @username-kr2fz
      @username-kr2fz 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sicarius001 Asian actually.

    • @Sicarius_Avindar
      @Sicarius_Avindar 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nelson McGuigan Oh? I coulda sworn it was a euro weapon. Ah well, it's awesome nonetheless

    • @meltedplasticarmyguy
      @meltedplasticarmyguy 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Every culture had their own take on various weapons. Pata's I do believe originated from India. The pata may have somehow found its way to Europe and their own style was developed. That being said there has to be a starting point for everything, but I fear that was lost to the ravages of time.

  • @Mr2Helios
    @Mr2Helios 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    ***** Do you have clips with polearms training? Halberd, staff or scythe? I would love to see some "flashy" movements with this type of weapon.

    • @Disquoveri
      @Disquoveri 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mr2Helios Scholagladiatoria does for sure if Skal doesn't. I don't think you'll find much in the way of scythe fencing though. It never really was a 'thing'. As much as I'd love to embrace my inner Dark Knight /Reaper, it's not and was never designed to be a weapon. (there ARE in fact treatises for scythes but few ever actually practiced. It was more or less a pastime for rich nobles who had the time to spare)

    • @poopdump2
      @poopdump2 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Disquoveri scythes kind of transfer to crows beaks in weapon form, so i'd say every polearm with a crows beak (angeled spike) takes a bit there right?

    • @scifiman98
      @scifiman98 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Disquoveri maybe he was referring to the Polish war scythes, which are basically a reverse sharpened glaive.

    • @Disquoveri
      @Disquoveri 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well now we're just talking semantics :P
      I am curious now about these polish war scythes...

    • @TheSleepLes
      @TheSleepLes 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Disquoveri Look up "kosynierzy" on wiki (in Polish means "combat-scythe users")

  • @TheRealSkeletor
    @TheRealSkeletor 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Informative and entertaining is right!

  • @nicolaistergaard9955
    @nicolaistergaard9955 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oooh I quite like seeing Richard talking. Have to find more videos...! :)

  • @williammcgregor7150
    @williammcgregor7150 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool video Skall! Does anyone know how to get into polish saber in particular? I usually watch Skall for the German longsword but this looks really interesting.

    • @TravelingTyrant
      @TravelingTyrant 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      william mcgregor In the description there is a link to my book which has history, sources, our interpretation and where to get gear.

  • @myspacebarbrokenevermindif9892
    @myspacebarbrokenevermindif9892 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow! Awesome instructor.

  • @alurienaalurikins7926
    @alurienaalurikins7926 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I find this very pleasant to watch as a Polish fellow reenactor. Generally I found no issues aside the little silly trivia I like to bring up during lessons that in Poland everything was considered honorable as long as it was one on one. So if you had a duel even between important aristocrats - spitting, kicking, throwing dirt or pulling a flintlock - all was considered ok and not dishonorable to pull off.

  • @tablememecenter5794
    @tablememecenter5794 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wonder if on the cross cut, while you are inside after nocking the opponent's blade to the side, if instead of a full true edge cut you could throw a snap cut with a sharpened false edge like he mentioned prior.

  • @enricotonon5410
    @enricotonon5410 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the integrated subtitles! This way you're sure you've understood everything.
    "It's a trap" :D

  • @TheTrueReiniat
    @TheTrueReiniat 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very tight space... Very informative video too, hes also chill so its even entertaining to watch.

    • @TravelingTyrant
      @TravelingTyrant 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Elias Reiniat Very tight! You can see me glance back at the mirror I was afraid to hit! Thanks for watching!

  • @itinerantpoet1341
    @itinerantpoet1341 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    re: attacking the sword. It's only risky if you try it against an expert. With enough proper training and experience, you'll be able to size up an opponent by how they stand and how they hold the sword. This will tell you if you can A) disarm them B) beat their blade off-line and strike cleanly C) fence them and wait for an opportunity.
    The person I trained with would begin teaching by disarming you until you learned to hold the sword properly. Then and only then did you move on to the next thing. But anytime you slacked with your grip subsequently, they'd disarm you. If you're training with someone who can't do that, you're not training with a master, and if you're not training with a master, you're going to have gaps in your training a mile wide.

  • @itinerantpoet1341
    @itinerantpoet1341 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Marsden makes a good point about how people reset to just flailing around when they spar, putting scoring a hit above not getting hit. Your objective should be to parry definitively, then-and-only-then taking a counterstrike. But you have to have trained enough to stay calm at all times, and most will never put in that kind of time. If you're not training for at least a few hours every day, don't imagine you can swordfight.

  • @Yannimalgr
    @Yannimalgr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vid, great instructor!

  • @IIIRobIII
    @IIIRobIII 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man, i could watch this for hours and i would love a movie with fighting like this shown realistically...

    • @adamcichon6957
      @adamcichon6957 ปีที่แล้ว

      Polish production "Born for the saber" is that kind of thing. It's being made by the people, who's daily job is to train and teach different styles of fencing, they also claim that they recreated Polish "cross cut" saber style fencing...

  • @JohnRaptor
    @JohnRaptor 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He seems like a good teacher.

  • @fimbulwinter-outdoor
    @fimbulwinter-outdoor 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Skall, this is maybe a bit off topic, but I love your videos about taking a look at fighting techniques in video games.
    I would really love to see your opinion about the techniques in Witcher 3... In terms of armor it is pretty realistic but I would love to see what you think about the different fighting moves because you know... Witcher... swords =D (and yeaaah I know, swords on the back are stupid xD but awesome somehow... this is why I am trying to develop a safe back-dragging-sheath-thingy-whatever xD)
    Greetings from Germany

  • @pekineden9344
    @pekineden9344 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, but i think it would be better if those subtitles were at the bottom as the traditional way,you can't focus at the video and the subtitles at the same time when they are on top.

  • @CodenameMalleus
    @CodenameMalleus 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I assume this was used in an environment/era where people didn't really wear heavy armors. Or are there techniques for sabres (or for sword made for cutting in general) to use against armored opponents?

  • @22yhjjjj
    @22yhjjjj 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Legit, I've started writing a story that involves swordplay, but also includes army v army. I wanted to be somewhat accurate, and I already knew what type of channel Skallagrim was. I've maybe binged about 20 of these videos? Learning what weapons are used for what, how people actually fought with them, why somethings work and others dont.
    It'll also help my sister who says she'll eventually draw all of it (which sucks for her because its gonna be a 3 part saga)

  • @Fish2049
    @Fish2049 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    0:49 does advance refer to a lunge or a simple step?

  • @Sirgabriel97
    @Sirgabriel97 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Skall, it would be awesome if you made a video talking about dual wielding, if and how it would be practical/effective IRL compared to how it's portraid on movies and series.
    Great channel BTW :)

    • @TravelingTyrant
      @TravelingTyrant 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      gabriel M I might be able to help.
      We do have accounts and SOME techniques for dual-wielding.
      farm8.staticflickr.com/7313/9754581413_ab08e9c171.jpg
      Agrippa
      www.enworld.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=66496&d=1422128619&thumb=1
      Not sure
      4.bp.blogspot.com/-DEpzco2RjYU/UZwntirqz3I/AAAAAAAAALU/2i7V6Qu3LMk/s320/di+Grassi+-+case+of+rapiers.jpg
      Digrassi
      Note in all how they keep them apart.
      Rapier and dagger was very common, but when most people say dual wielding they usually mean two swords of the same lengths. We do have examples and things to be aware of.
      They tangle up, so keeping them apart was the advice of some. Though if I call Gunderodt showed otherwise. My memory isn't serving me well.
      They aren't practical. Imagine walking around town with two.
      Most people didn't know how to do it. We have an example that Alfred Hutton cited of two men forced to duel with two, couldn't, switched to one, and were both exiled for their troubles.
      Hope this helps.

  • @yiuqwfj
    @yiuqwfj 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for the subtitles

  • @stephenkrus
    @stephenkrus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Neat seminar! 💎✨👌 Them Polish boys... it almost like they're doing dirty swordfighting. Them tricks are... ✨👌

  • @igneous061
    @igneous061 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    cool video, can see cupple diferences and similaraties to british saber (been watchin Matt Eston a bit too much lately.. :P )

  • @minimalshow242
    @minimalshow242 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Both side sharp!
    I've been hunting these three words for months, commenting and asking questions unnecessarily :)

  • @Akmay-
    @Akmay- 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the transcriptionist's little notes ;'D

  • @jacobelgan5196
    @jacobelgan5196 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    it seems to go a bit against scholgladiatoria's instructions on saber techniques. mainly the parts that use the whole arm rather than just the wrist

  • @darththork99
    @darththork99 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a bit of a bias against sabers, mainly due to my early experiences with them. A lot of the time my hand would not fit onto the grip, as the guard doesn't let my pinky go down quite as much. Other sabers that my hand could fit into, I had an issue due to the fact that I am left handed, so the guard would be swept off over my thumb, rubbing quite horribly and leaving my hand exposed. The fact that sabers have a POB much further up the blade than standard arming swords do, didn't help either.

  • @itinerantpoet1341
    @itinerantpoet1341 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Marsden is a pretty good scholar, but there's a perennial problem in European fencing in not distinguishing between blocks (which confer no advantage) and real parries (counters) which take the opponent's blade offline and allow a clean riposte. 7:11 is a block not a parry.

    • @itinerantpoet1341
      @itinerantpoet1341 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Note: I use the term "advantage" instead of "right of way", because "right away" implies a point conferred by judges where there was a mutual strike. Real parries confer real advantage to riposte cleanly. Mutual strikes can result in mutual death, and should not be considered if training for the real thing. That's the difference between real fighting and sport.

    • @itinerantpoet1341
      @itinerantpoet1341 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      One of the reasons I'm trying to promote wudang technique, to hopefully produce better Western fencers, is that, in internal styles, there are no blocks, only counters (true parries.) If you can't make the counter, you just keep biding your time until you can. In a real fight, you don't just go for it because you're impatient, you tire out and frustrate the opponent, and wait for opportunities.

  • @filipgren6091
    @filipgren6091 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Its nice He knows that polish saber is more than an swordplay. It's an 'attitude.' Give him some mead! He's almost one of us!