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by Phil Valot
Wed Jun 02, 2010 12:20 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Swimming in armor
Replies: 70
Views: 139677

For example one of the things which may have gotten the Templar's in trouble may have been rituals intended to desensitize them to misuse of Christian symbols should they be captured by the Muslims. That was a rumor.... In October 2007, the 700th anniversary of the arrest of the Templars, the Vatic...
by Phil Valot
Tue Jun 01, 2010 3:14 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Swimming in armor
Replies: 70
Views: 139677

The only time I ever heard of someone drowning wearing armour is the myth about the Forget-me-not flower. Legend has it that in medieval times, a knight and his lady were walking along the side of a river. He picked a posy of flowers, but because of the weight of his armour he fell into the river. A...
by Phil Valot
Mon May 31, 2010 8:18 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: The Final word on Gloves?
Replies: 22
Views: 39705

Does anyone use Kendo gloves (Kote), I know they are designed for full contact competition, I have seen them for around $80. I have always found the mitten style kendo gloves to be too bulky and makes it a bit harder to get proper grips on the sword. Very interesting...by the way I have a Generatio...
by Phil Valot
Mon May 31, 2010 5:05 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: The Final word on Gloves?
Replies: 22
Views: 39705

Does anyone use Kendo gloves (Kote), I know they are designed for full contact competition, I have seen them for around $80.
by Phil Valot
Mon May 31, 2010 3:26 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Off-hand Training
Replies: 9
Views: 7418

Althought I am new to this forum, I have trained and studied combat arts for most of my life, training to use your off hand is just as important as training your primary. Let's face it, a sword is a weapon used in combat, during combat your objective is to defeat the enemy before he defeats you whic...
by Phil Valot
Mon May 31, 2010 7:21 am
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: How was the term "Master" bestowed in RMA?
Replies: 31
Views: 42928

I believe the title "Master" is first given to an individual in the minds of others and then discussed within a small group once the skill rises to such a level that it becomes hard to deny the fact that this individual has mastered their art. Then an opportunity will be given for this ind...
by Phil Valot
Mon May 31, 2010 7:07 am
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Greetings
Replies: 3
Views: 3366

Thank you... since I applied for membership I found 2 recruits who are willing to join and help start a study group. I already started to review the older posts and resources that are available to the public. I haven't found what I am looking for yet but have learned along the way already. Thanks ag...
by Phil Valot
Thu May 27, 2010 12:26 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Greetings
Replies: 3
Views: 3366

Greetings

Thank you ARMA for the opportunity to join this forum. I acknowledge all your efforts to establish ARMA and congratulate you on your success in doing so. I hope to be accepted as an Associate Member of ARMA and start a study group in Suffolk County, Long Island, NY.

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