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by John Trojanowski
Sat Apr 06, 2013 11:34 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Law Journal Article on Dueling
Replies: 15
Views: 21502

I have some footage of early 20th Century (sharp) epee duels in France here:
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=schlager7
by John Trojanowski
Sun Dec 18, 2011 1:02 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Why small sword can be used for war, camparing rapier
Replies: 7
Views: 7811

The small sword was not suitable for war. The Colichemarde and Spadroon are similar swords to the small sword but they are heavier and have an edge to cut with. These are the swords that were used in war, but mostly by officers that were trained in small sword. Many of them did not have to fight an...
by John Trojanowski
Sat May 15, 2010 9:38 am
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Information on horseback/cavalry combat
Replies: 3
Views: 4553

No texts at my ready, but you might find these of interest.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMNKLFn41IU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJodGw1Ybmo
by John Trojanowski
Fri Feb 26, 2010 11:10 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Women in medieval and renaissance martial arts...
Replies: 24
Views: 34687

You also might find this website of interest. I've used it as a good source to point me in the right directions for much of my own research. Among other things, I found I could find a good English translation of the autobiography of Catalina de Erauso, of whom I would not have known but for this sit...
by John Trojanowski
Sun Jan 17, 2010 8:08 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Dueling
Replies: 4
Views: 5153

I am pleased you enjoyed them.
by John Trojanowski
Thu Dec 17, 2009 8:34 am
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Dueling
Replies: 4
Views: 5153

Dueling

I know this comes from a time period long past ARMA's primary study period, but I thought it might be of use. I recently finished uploading a series of clips to my YouTube page. http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=schlager7 These are from early newsreels showing actual duels to first blood in France...
by John Trojanowski
Sun Oct 25, 2009 8:06 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Fencing Masks
Replies: 6
Views: 7868

The previously listed answers are good ones. Fencing masks are fairly easy to make slight adjustments, but due to their construction, you have to trade off. If it is too large top to bottom (chin to crown) you can place the crown against your side and s-l-o-w-l-y squeeze the chin with your arm. This...
by John Trojanowski
Tue Jun 02, 2009 11:13 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: 19th Century fencing exhibitions/competitions/grand assaults
Replies: 4
Views: 4324

Re: 19th Century fencing exhibitions/competitions/grand assa

From the accounts that I have come across, I have not been able to figure out if there was a consistent way of judging fencing competitions / exhibitions / grand assaults, etc. The short answer is that there was not a uniform, consistent, same from nation to nation (or even region to region) method...

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