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by David Karl Shearin
Sun Jan 15, 2012 11:29 am
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: ARMA, historians, hollywood, and video games
Replies: 53
Views: 49795

Welcome David. I would agree with your thought but would add one element to it. And that is publication (or distribution). Unless the public sees it, they won't be aware of it. 99% of the movie going public is not going to check an ARMA forum to see details on the latest sword movie they just saw i...
by David Karl Shearin
Sat Jan 14, 2012 10:48 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: The real advantage of undulating blades !
Replies: 58
Views: 114990

Based on people I know having done test-thrusting with rapiers on meat, I have seen in video and had it told to me that there is almost no effort whatsoever required to either penetrate flesh, nor withdraw the weapon, thus having something that "makes penetrating and withdrawing easier" s...
by David Karl Shearin
Sat Jan 14, 2012 8:18 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: The real advantage of undulating blades !
Replies: 58
Views: 114990

I have wondered if the wavy blade allows more penetration (much like an arrow in flight wobbles to give it more penetration) and easier withdrawal from an opponent's body (the same affect as the arrow only in reverse). I would love to have an organized event where a group of us could purchase severa...
by David Karl Shearin
Sat Jan 14, 2012 3:45 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: ARMA, historians, hollywood, and video games
Replies: 53
Views: 49795

This may sound silly, but hear me out. I think that the best way to influence the lamestream media is to simply continue doing what we do best - study and learn. I believe, and I may be wrong, but the more confident we become in our martial crafts, the rest of the world will begin to catch on and st...

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