Several years ago, I used to be heavily involved in the SCA, primarily for the combatives therein. Both the heavy fighting and the fencing.
Now, it was a great experience (I even met my wife on the field and she kicked my butt), but the fighting, especially with "swords" really didn't reflect how to fight with a real sword. I learned a lot about fighting with a stick or other bludgeoning weapon.
I'm curious to other peoples thoughts on this, and also other resources for training in western sword. I have a large library of fighting with the rapier, but I'm looking more for earlier period and more martial weapons.
Jeff
Now, it was a great experience (I even met my wife on the field and she kicked my butt), but the fighting, especially with "swords" really didn't reflect how to fight with a real sword. I learned a lot about fighting with a stick or other bludgeoning weapon.
I'm curious to other peoples thoughts on this, and also other resources for training in western sword. I have a large library of fighting with the rapier, but I'm looking more for earlier period and more martial weapons.
Jeff