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One thing to consider is also context, some of Fiore is intended as 'self-defence', some for other contexts. The italian tradition of the judicial duel, which specifically forced the accuser to attack and the accused to defend might have been one of the contexts already in Fiore's time, although I ...

SK Philip M. Valot Jr. wrote: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.

Thanks so much for y'all's input. I have always felt that a purely defensive fighting system basically is just a way to prolong the wait of a killing strike actually hitting you. I feel much more comfortable knowing that I hadn't completely misunderstood the Fiore text. And Andrew thanks for the sug...

Hello all, My name is Jayson May and I have been a solo scholar in the long sword for some time now. I have just recently discovered ARMA and what I great organization it is. Completely inline with my own ideas of serious and practical study of Western Martial Arts based on practice and scholarship....