Kensey and I have recently ordered some dussack trainers, so a few nights ago we took to YouTube to watch people using them. In one video, we saw a guy who moved really, really well-- in total control at all times, able to pivot and flow and change directions and stop on a dime, all the stuff you'd want to see out of a higher end fighter. The contrast with the opponent was stark, though the opponent wasn't moving poorly. The difference in juxtaposition was just very obvious.
As we talked about what we were watching, she asked me: "Is that even possible for me?"
This website is the center for the Schola Minervae, a guild in the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) dedicated to historical fencing. Our predominant focus is on the Italian rapier systems of the late 16th and early 17th centuries.
Schola Minervae: remaking and relaunching
Salutations, Over the last year I have received constant similar feedback from the rapier community: many desire more clear goals, direct in...
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Is This Attainable?
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Kensey and I have recently ordered some dussack trainers, so a few nights ago we took to YouTube to watch people using them. In one video, w...
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I was reminded a few days ago of a conversation I had about four or five years ago. This wasn't the first time it happened, nor will it...
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One very common question that comes up with historical fencing research is, "How do you know you're right?" This challenge ari...