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by Ben Williams
Mon Dec 10, 2007 8:59 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Leather Armor?
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Am I right in guessing that leather was the poor man's armor and was used in conjunction with other armor (like as a lining in a helmit or as padding)?
by Ben Williams
Mon Dec 10, 2007 10:58 am
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Leather Armor?
Replies: 12
Views: 19367

"Foam" fighting is sort of an oxymoron there.... kinda like "dry" water or "gentle" gunshot wound. Why do you want to learn foam-n-pretend stuff if you're interested in martial arts? I enjoy it at it is - a sport, not a martial art. If there is an ARMA group near Aubur...
by Ben Williams
Sun Dec 09, 2007 8:22 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Leather Armor?
Replies: 12
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They fight with sticks Didn't know that. I visited an SCA group but didn't fight or see any fighting. I have fought at a combined Belegarth / Dagorhir event and they used foam weapons. Since the closest ARMA group is at least an hour's drive foam fighting is about the closest I can get right now (o...
by Ben Williams
Sun Dec 09, 2007 6:00 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Leather Armor?
Replies: 12
Views: 19367

Leather Armor?

I have recently been scouting out some foam fighting groups like the SCA, Belegarth, and Dagohir and have noticed that almost everyone wears leather armor, if any armor. The reason, I believe, that most people in such groups wear leather rather than plate, brigindine, maille, etc. is that it is very...

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