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by Matthew Adams
Thu Jul 05, 2012 12:18 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Difference between Italian and German schools???
Replies: 5
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I'm in the "more similar than different camp" also. Especially as you look at a broader range of treatises. There are probably more differences between masters, than between traditions. If there is any difference at all, I think that German practitioners, (not necessarily the German treati...
by Matthew Adams
Thu Jun 28, 2012 1:21 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Dallas Area: ARMA & Schola Saint George?
Replies: 11
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Randall, Thank you very much for your reply. I may have overreacted, so for that I apologize. If I look at what the Schola was doing ten years ago compared to current interpretations then I would have to say yes, you are generations ahead of those, but so are we. And from what I can glean from John ...
by Matthew Adams
Tue Jun 26, 2012 9:11 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Dallas Area: ARMA & Schola Saint George?
Replies: 11
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Re: Dallas Area: ARMA & Schola Saint George?

Chase I have good knowledge of both. I have been a member of the ARMA DFW for 12 years. I also have also visited Schola Saint George serveral times in the past and got to know founder Brian Price fairly good. Brian Price was at one time a high level member of the SCA, I think he was a duke or someth...
by Matthew Adams
Mon Apr 02, 2012 3:25 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Wooden or synthetic waster?
Replies: 4
Views: 5271

What ever your group uses. If you aren't in a group yet and want to solo drill, it's a matter of personal preference. I like the historical touch that a wooden waster brings to my paractice, and it's good for pell work, and drilling with a partner. That said, I find plastic better for sparring, and ...
by Matthew Adams
Mon Apr 02, 2012 3:14 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Looking for training partners in Ma
Replies: 3
Views: 3048

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by Matthew Adams
Fri Feb 24, 2012 11:47 am
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Greatsword gear/training questions
Replies: 6
Views: 10044

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NSA makes a Montante with a 47 inch blade and a 16 inch handle. Its not on their site you'll have to E-mail them. Its 200.00 plus shipping. http://shop.swordplaybooks.com/product.sc?productId=15&categoryId=15 And here is a book that's just been published. I'm beginning my foray into the use of t...

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