A worthwhile technique for any period. Was just reading in Egil's Saga how the Vikings were captured in Kurland/Courland/Kurzeme in current day Latvia after the villagers threw blankets over their swords. In case of Vikings, make sure you tie them up well afterwards, or they will escape and murder everyone, though, whereas perhaps in the Bolognese tradition a word of honour will suffice.
Very clear and awesome !! I liked a lot this class, I hope you will do more classes with the cape. Other thing, you will do again the videos about 2 swords with partner? Best regards from spain
Thanks a lot! :) We currently have Sideswords from Regenyei, Kvetun, Maellus Martialis, BlackFencer, Poker Armory & Pike Armory in use. There is probably a comparison video on the horizon^^
When I was a kid, I played the GURPS ttrpg and there was this Cloak skill. I remember reading that and thinking: "Where this guys get these coocoo ideas? I mean, I know this is a game, but suspension of disbelief has its limits." Well, I stand corrected.
That cape weighs 4+lbs (1.8+kg)? That is quite substantial. Hoodies typical weigh less, like 0.5-1.5lbs (0.2-0.7kg). Do we have surviving Renaissance capes & know how much they weighed? If the weight of the cape here is accurate, it seems like using a lighter substitute such as a hoodie would affect the technique a touch.
This cape is maybe even in the 2.5+kg range. Im on vacation at the moment, but I will weigh it as soon as possible. The hoodie used in this video is quite heavy as well, since it is also quite warm. On a recent workshop we gave, people used everything from hand towels, hoodies, to heavy reenactment wool cloaks. The heavier once worked better in generell. Sadly the museums don't give weights, but this one I used for the pattern for the cloak Martin is using in the video, and with two layers (velvet inner and rigid cloth outer) it is allready at the around 2.5kg. objektkatalog.gnm.de/wisski/navigate/140904/view I made a pair of lighter half cloaks as well, which will be probatly featured in the next videos on this series. Best, Stephan
Might be worth remembering that "capes" weren't a homogenous thing. There were short cloaks and long; lightweight, medium weight, and heavyweight thicknesses.
I hope you enjoyed this first Intro to sword & cape. There is a lot more of course, but that will have to wait for future videos 😊
Can't wait to see a modern addition to the technique with the "locker room towel snap to the face"
Unfortunately... or maybe luckily we don't allow cameras in our locker room 😅😂
It would be a great way to decide who's the lord of the locker room.
A worthwhile technique for any period. Was just reading in Egil's Saga how the Vikings were captured in Kurland/Courland/Kurzeme in current day Latvia after the villagers threw blankets over their swords. In case of Vikings, make sure you tie them up well afterwards, or they will escape and murder everyone, though, whereas perhaps in the Bolognese tradition a word of honour will suffice.
Very good video. I look forward to further videos regarding this topic. I love using sword and cape fighting.
Thank you! 😊 There will be more to come for sure!
I see that one thumbs-down on this and videos like it and wonder what on earth that person was thinking when they made that judgement.
Love it! Saving this one for when I have time to get back to Bolognese.
i'm so proud of the pringles man for coming out and pursuing his love of swordplay. happy pride month everyone
The explanation is great, thank you !
Great content, as always :) . What swords are you using?
In this video we use a Kvetun standart sidesword with self 3d printed grip, and a Malleus Martialis Early Sidesword 2020 (the replica one).
Very clear and awesome !! I liked a lot this class, I hope you will do more classes with the cape. Other thing, you will do again the videos about 2 swords with partner? Best regards from spain
Definitely, it's on the list 😊
Would it be a bad idea to still wear the cloak on your back? If so why? Great video as well.
Another well done video :-)
Thank you very much 😊
Great content, as always.
Thank you very much ⚔️❤️
Literally perfected by the Gaucho , the Facón and the Poncho .
Such great videos, I've been really enjoying them and learning a lot. May I ask what side sword you are using for practice?
Thanks a lot! :) We currently have Sideswords from Regenyei, Kvetun, Maellus Martialis, BlackFencer, Poker Armory & Pike Armory in use. There is probably a comparison video on the horizon^^
Super ! La fabuleuse cape ! 😀
Merci beaucoup!
Offensive cape-abilities.
🤣😂👍
When I was a kid, I played the GURPS ttrpg and there was this Cloak skill. I remember reading that and thinking:
"Where this guys get these coocoo ideas? I mean, I know this is a game, but suspension of disbelief has its limits."
Well, I stand corrected.
I was wondering, in a real fight, could you swing your cape at your enemy to distract them Batman does?
Well, you'd probably want to take it off your back. But other than that, yes - probably 😊
@@SchildwachePotsdam Thanks.
That cape weighs 4+lbs (1.8+kg)? That is quite substantial. Hoodies typical weigh less, like 0.5-1.5lbs (0.2-0.7kg). Do we have surviving Renaissance capes & know how much they weighed? If the weight of the cape here is accurate, it seems like using a lighter substitute such as a hoodie would affect the technique a touch.
This cape is maybe even in the 2.5+kg range. Im on vacation at the moment, but I will weigh it as soon as possible. The hoodie used in this video is quite heavy as well, since it is also quite warm.
On a recent workshop we gave, people used everything from hand towels, hoodies, to heavy reenactment wool cloaks. The heavier once worked better in generell.
Sadly the museums don't give weights, but this one I used for the pattern for the cloak Martin is using in the video, and with two layers (velvet inner and rigid cloth outer) it is allready at the around 2.5kg. objektkatalog.gnm.de/wisski/navigate/140904/view I made a pair of lighter half cloaks as well, which will be probatly featured in the next videos on this series. Best, Stephan
Might be worth remembering that "capes" weren't a homogenous thing. There were short cloaks and long; lightweight, medium weight, and heavyweight thicknesses.
Surprisingly heavy!
Thank You
Do you have videos of people sparring with cloaks?
We have a video on Rotella vs Cloak, but I put it on the list
where'd you get that cape?
Stephan made it himself 😊
Fancy as f*** - awesome!
Haha, true - thanks!
very cool
Thank you!
P. K. A. the objective best way to do sidesword.
Or longsword for that matter.
Haha, yes! 😁