Research and Discussion Forums

Hi Steve, Good to hear of more Canadians joining in! I'm also new to WMA, but I definitely recommend Sigmund Ringeck's Knightly Art of the Longsword (Paladin Press) as Jeffrey Hull mentioned. I'm finding it enormously helpful in this early stage of learning. And if you're ever in the Vancouver area,...

Hi guys, I first have to admit to a nascent understanding of Western swordsmanship. However, one thing I've learned from other martial arts is that turning your back on your opponent (even for a moment during a spin or turn) is high risk. You might get away with a "flashy move" once, but i...

Excellent! That pretty much clears up everything. The myarmory thread was really helpful distinguishing the difference between the swords. As for the wire wrap grip, I noticed with the rapier I was using that indeed, things got a little slippery when my hand got sweaty. Wire wrap is also $200 more o...

Hi Craig, Thanks for your advice. It sounds like the International Gathering was a lot of fun! I just wish I had discovered ARMA 6 or 8 months ago! Oh well, maybe next year for me. As for my sword questions, you actually touched on the debate I was having regarding the Albion Meyer vs. the Liechtena...

Hello everyone in ARMA, I am new to RMA and I have been lurking around ARMA to come up with a training plan. I think one of the most important elements ARMA incorporates into it's methodology is the aspect of real martial art training, and this is the element that interests me the most. Unfortunatel...