I am so confused at how this works it looks like you guys are trying to get hits but it also looks like a back and fourth with no counter attacks is the point to land hits or just to execute and block said attacks?
In this type of scoring system, the duelists are trying to get hits, but it's more important that they demonstrate their forms clearly, have dialogue and audience interaction, transition from offense to defense clearly, and other skills that just as much about performance than martial ability. There's a slide near the beginning of the video that breaks down the point categories. For the same reason, we use a "phasing" system, so immediate counter attacks are rare. Duelists are either focused on offense or defense, then they switch. This allows us to do flashy spins or other moves that wouldn't be practical in a purely competition situation, keeps duelists safe by minimizing blades getting tangled or redirected, and lets them control when they want to pause for dialogue because they don't have to worry about that counter attack. Thanks for your great questions!
@OuterRimPraxeum thanks for the explanation I missed the slides cause I watched the first minute as it played in the thumbnail im a fan of hema so naturally I was confused but this sums it up nicely seems fun
WTH did I just watch? It certainly wasn't a martial tournament. It seemed more like a scripted dinner theater play in to many parts. At least y'all had fun!
This competition format is both for martial skill, but also performance. This was the first time these two duelists have ever fought, so they relied on the improvisation skills taught by each of our respective schools to figure out their battle chemistry on the fly, improvise dialogue, learn enough about each other to trash talk, while still staying with the limits of each group's rules for dueling. Both the Legion and us consider ourselves to do performance martial arts, because we blend theater and competition.
Peak performance!
I am so confused at how this works it looks like you guys are trying to get hits but it also looks like a back and fourth with no counter attacks is the point to land hits or just to execute and block said attacks?
In this type of scoring system, the duelists are trying to get hits, but it's more important that they demonstrate their forms clearly, have dialogue and audience interaction, transition from offense to defense clearly, and other skills that just as much about performance than martial ability. There's a slide near the beginning of the video that breaks down the point categories.
For the same reason, we use a "phasing" system, so immediate counter attacks are rare. Duelists are either focused on offense or defense, then they switch. This allows us to do flashy spins or other moves that wouldn't be practical in a purely competition situation, keeps duelists safe by minimizing blades getting tangled or redirected, and lets them control when they want to pause for dialogue because they don't have to worry about that counter attack.
Thanks for your great questions!
@OuterRimPraxeum thanks for the explanation I missed the slides cause I watched the first minute as it played in the thumbnail im a fan of hema so naturally I was confused but this sums it up nicely seems fun
@@Wizardbeard91 We're probably a combo of Hema and stage combat for your experience. Thanks again!
WTH did I just watch? It certainly wasn't a martial tournament. It seemed more like a scripted dinner theater play in to many parts. At least y'all had fun!
This competition format is both for martial skill, but also performance. This was the first time these two duelists have ever fought, so they relied on the improvisation skills taught by each of our respective schools to figure out their battle chemistry on the fly, improvise dialogue, learn enough about each other to trash talk, while still staying with the limits of each group's rules for dueling. Both the Legion and us consider ourselves to do performance martial arts, because we blend theater and competition.