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I would strongly suggest looking at the programs developed by the guys at Intocombat (http://www.intocombat.com) in Boca Raton, FL. They have outstanding, absolutely devastating conditioning regimens for professional MMA that can easily be adapted to RMA. The value in their approach is that all mov...

I know this may be a little broad but I've always wondered what sort of fighting techniques the vikings used, can anyone tell me? :) This website may be of some help but I don't know who they are and cannot account for their accuracy. http://www.valhs.org/history/articles/manufacturing/text/arms.ht...

Benjamin Parker wrote:What is that your holding in your avatar? it looks like a bearded axe.

It belongs to my roomate in England, James Marwood. Here's a better picture for you....

Longsword--mostly because that is what I've worked with the most and thus feel the most comfortable with. ... I do have some skinny little wrists though that that get fatigued when using the above mentioned tools and prevent me from doing a good single-handed thrust with a staff (working on making ...

That's really impressive, nice work.

I've always been into weaponry and history so the scholastic side of things appeal to me. Also I did some contact sports as a kid and did some "dangerous sports" as well (and subsequently am pretty mangled) yet was never able to get that combination rush/contact I was looking for. I starte...

I was wondering what is the best way to get a white regular mask red? Paint? dye? Please Help. Thanks Ray You want to use permanent dye for the fabric but obviously spray paint and a stencil if you want to do a design on the front. PS: wear latex gloves when you do it or you'll end up scrubbing you...

Aaron, you already have my best recommendations for the CD but the one thing I would add that I was never able to get my hands on is "Chaos" by the German band Schelmish (recommended to me by Ben M.) since it is not sold in the US. If anyone can get a hold of this song, I think it would m...

Mike Cartier wrote:Thats why i simply follow the historical method and drink beer

Yeah when you don't have your beer your eyes get all glassy and your speech starts to slur.

We all know the basics in training safely, using proper protective gear and such. But there are other things you need to know when working out or training. I was reminded today about water intoxication due to a news event where a woman died from drinking too much water. Now this may seem crazy to yo...

Dec 2nd and 3rd in Orlando Florida ARMA South Florida will be meeting to train and fight. We will have 2 - 4 Free scholars and one senior coming into town for the event. Email contact for the event is in the event listing at the front of the forums. We will conduct a day of training in Longsword, R...

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I thought this might interest some of you.

This story is in the latest edition of New Scientist magazine, which in turn cites Nature mag as its source. I took this off the NS website but the story in the magazine itself is several paragraphs longer: During the middle ages, the Muslims who fought crusaders with swords of Damascus steel had a...

Mike Cartier wrote:I can't wait to get a Katana made from Damascus Steel, I will be able to cut through a mac truck with it, deflect bullets and shave my legs all without sharpening it.

If you start shaving your legs I'm not training with you anymore. Next thing you know you'll be wearing a thong!

This story is in the latest edition of New Scientist magazine, which in turn cites Nature mag as its source. I took this off the NS website but the story in the magazine itself is several paragraphs longer: During the middle ages, the Muslims who fought crusaders with swords of Damascus steel had a...