Sword Play
Sun 10:59 PST. Posted by staff@riposte.org.
Two contrasting styles of fencing (with different weapons). First the two handed sword, showing techniques from Lichtenauer's style. Interestingly these fellas are going at it full tilt with swords but their tai sabaki is excellent. Note how they attack with their *bodies*, always pushing into the centreline of their opponent. When attacking they force forward and finish with feet pointing towards their partner's centre (not always). Solid parries and attacks with the body is essential-they're not relying on their weapon even though it looks formidable. More is needed and in this case you can see how everything comes into play: body, feet, sword and (probably) breath.
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