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by Keith Culbertson
Mon Aug 01, 2011 9:47 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Guam Comments on International Gathering 2011
Replies: 1
Views: 4781

very glad you had a good experience Anthony, and that you seem to have a few folks to trainwith there in Guam---train hard and enjoy the journey, and hope to see you and your fellows soon

Keith Culbertson, Free Scholar, Columbus, OH
by Keith Culbertson
Thu May 12, 2011 9:43 am
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Flowcharts of Longsword
Replies: 10
Views: 17096

maybe I am missing something, but this seems way too much like planning a set series of movements---why not simply practice transitions from any position to any other at random until everything is comfortable?
by Keith Culbertson
Thu May 12, 2011 9:38 am
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: May 14-15, 2011 event
Replies: 5
Views: 9734

oh yeah, and a sound off of who will be here when and such would be a grand thing (yes I know about the JF and JD of TN, but still hunting the others....)
message me or e-mail yahoo if preferred...
by Keith Culbertson
Tue May 10, 2011 8:01 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: May 14-15, 2011 event
Replies: 5
Views: 9734

so that is this weekend folks, still hope more can make the trip---not sure how often we get this lucky with funding in future to make it at least a possibility for some
by Keith Culbertson
Thu Mar 17, 2011 9:50 am
Forum: Unarmed Skills Discussion
Topic: Question
Replies: 6
Views: 46220

nice post Josh, good compilation there
by Keith Culbertson
Sun Jan 16, 2011 1:40 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Ledhall two hand sword manuscript Add. 39564
Replies: 4
Views: 7272

thank you very much for sharing, and best of luck with the book!
by Keith Culbertson
Sat Oct 16, 2010 10:45 am
Forum: Unarmed Skills Discussion
Topic: key elements to unarmed medieval combat
Replies: 6
Views: 45408

for ringen it seems we concentrate on finding the right moment to impose leverage to toss the opponent down while staying upright if possible, or at least just kneeling unterhalten/pin for the finish strike; otherwise there are some breaks and disarms, while mostare short close actions meant to set ...
by Keith Culbertson
Sat Jul 31, 2010 8:05 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: HIIT
Replies: 1
Views: 5825

maybe check the workout file on the e-list for ideas submitted by ARMA members
by Keith Culbertson
Sat Jul 31, 2010 8:03 pm
Forum: Unarmed Skills Discussion
Topic: Looking for advice about self defence traning.
Replies: 34
Views: 181004

JKD is excellent holistic training per Bruce's blending and practical intensity, my favorite for a long time---probably the closest to ARMA training philosophy, alongside military combatives
by Keith Culbertson
Sun Jul 25, 2010 7:57 am
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: New Member!
Replies: 2
Views: 5014

welcome Josh, I know yhou are in good hands there---you have an opportunity right now to work toward an extra excellence in battle---the ability to fight either side. If you take the time to learn all the skills right hand to match better with John while also practicing everything from your natural ...
by Keith Culbertson
Sat Jun 19, 2010 10:06 am
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: What about historical archery?
Replies: 12
Views: 18957

well thank you Nathan for finding that; even without images, it is an interesting look at an English POV on the history and use of the bow; I have a reproduction yew Norse hunting longbow and some Czech-made arrows and have been slowly getting into putting into more action
by Keith Culbertson
Mon Apr 05, 2010 7:40 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Korea
Replies: 7
Views: 9518

Ryan (Hyun Soo) Woo is an ARMA member currently in active duty in Korean Army as a dog handler---he was here in Columbus at OSU before tht, so maybe try to find him?
by Keith Culbertson
Wed Mar 24, 2010 9:39 am
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: New Essay: Fighting Skeptic - Of Martial Arts and Magic Arts
Replies: 5
Views: 8757

hah, just read it before checking the Forum! I remember chatting with JC about this a couple of times and am glad to see his thoughts organized for the site----I agree completely and appreciate the nod to perception and psychology as key skills for a warrior
by Keith Culbertson
Wed Mar 24, 2010 9:35 am
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Walking or Running into battle
Replies: 12
Views: 32112

yeah, when I was on the formation run team in the Army, we had to very careful about distance and pace---but the advantage is that running moving with a group has a reinforcing psychology to improve overall speed and coordination---never ran as fast before or after my time with the team
by Keith Culbertson
Wed Mar 24, 2010 9:25 am
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Jordanes (6th C) - Epic battle of Catalaunian Fields - 451AD
Replies: 7
Views: 8918

powerful stuff Chris---so much to read and learn from chronicles of my chosen time period in academics; oh how i would like to find work in the field so I could seek out even more of these gems and the manuals we use, perhaps tucked away in dusty archives of buried under ruins of yore

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