These two particular techniques are primarily for use against a sword and shield fighter, beginning at a range where we are safe and they are not 🙂 Sir Teric asked about the danger of swinging low at another longsword fighter, who might just swing high as a counter and accept the trade. I DO actually use these against other longsword fighters too, and the trick is to initiate the leg feint while out of range...I know I'm out of range, their brain is suddenly assailed with 'wait aren't we out of range, why is he swinging at us, we'd better counter with a head shot, oh shit it wiffed since we are out of range, and double oh shit now he is in-range and my helm has a new dent' Joking about the dent part of course--no need to clobber your opponent unless they prefer you to--but that's the gist of it. Initiate at range, close as you lead with the sword and follow with your body, and don't let them up for air.
I made it, but that actually isn't impressive LOL. I use heater hose for the crossguard and a heavy iron pipe cap for the pommel, on all my longswords. I've tried all available options and find I prefer the way that hardware makes the sword handle.
@@DietrichvonStroheim Thank you for the reply. I am getting ready to make my first long sword but I am definitely struggling to find resources on building. I have not been fighting for long but these instructional training videos have been really cool to try out. I haven't landed the grill stab yet but I have been getting a lot of fun flourishes into helmet smacks.
These two particular techniques are primarily for use against a sword and shield fighter, beginning at a range where we are safe and they are not 🙂
Sir Teric asked about the danger of swinging low at another longsword fighter, who might just swing high as a counter and accept the trade.
I DO actually use these against other longsword fighters too, and the trick is to initiate the leg feint while out of range...I know I'm out of range, their brain is suddenly assailed with 'wait aren't we out of range, why is he swinging at us, we'd better counter with a head shot, oh shit it wiffed since we are out of range, and double oh shit now he is in-range and my helm has a new dent'
Joking about the dent part of course--no need to clobber your opponent unless they prefer you to--but that's the gist of it. Initiate at range, close as you lead with the sword and follow with your body, and don't let them up for air.
Thank you Your Grace!
You are very welcome!
Great Video!
Thanks, glad you enjoyed!
where did you get the crossguard
I made it, but that actually isn't impressive LOL. I use heater hose for the crossguard and a heavy iron pipe cap for the pommel, on all my longswords. I've tried all available options and find I prefer the way that hardware makes the sword handle.
@@DietrichvonStroheim Thank you for the reply. I am getting ready to make my first long sword but I am definitely struggling to find resources on building.
I have not been fighting for long but these instructional training videos have been really cool to try out. I haven't landed the grill stab yet but I have been getting a lot of fun flourishes into helmet smacks.
What sort of cross training are you doing?
Your Grace, I'm curious about your bazubands. I'm guessing Ukrainian Titanium, but that's just a guess.
You are correct that they are Titanium, but actually made by Sir Mrks in An Tir! Top quality workmanship!
Thanks! I know Sir Mrks by reputation from the ArmourArchive days... will look into this.
Great video!