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by Randall Pleasant
Mon Jul 21, 2014 1:12 am
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: A few questions from a novice about stances
Replies: 4
Views: 26503

Re: A few questions from a novice about stances

Unless I have missed something obvious, the only option I see to use is the overunder grip as shown in Wallerstein. I've been messing around with it; you can do either an undercut by pulling back on the pommel and raising the arms (which while fast and powerful could potentially damage your right w...
by Randall Pleasant
Mon Jul 07, 2014 9:28 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: A Question (Wrist Involvment, Gloves, and Sword Care)
Replies: 4
Views: 30037

Re: A Question (Wrist Involvment, Gloves, and Sword Care)

A Viking Sword has to be held different than an arming sword. I would put the index finger near the guard but keep the the web of the hand back away from the guard. This will allow the pommel ride comfortably on the fleshy lower part of the palm.
by Randall Pleasant
Sat Jun 07, 2014 5:04 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Anyone Groups or Such in US Georgia?
Replies: 2
Views: 15370

Re: Anyone Groups or Such in US Georgia?

Contact Iron Door Studio at the following link.
http://www.historicalfencing.com/
by Randall Pleasant
Fri May 16, 2014 11:23 am
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Best longsword manual
Replies: 5
Views: 32055

Re: Best longsword manual

Omar

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by Randall Pleasant
Tue Apr 01, 2014 9:57 am
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Just got my new Katana
Replies: 2
Views: 17967

Re: Just got my new Katana

Normally this would be off-topic for this forum but today is April 1st. :wink:
by Randall Pleasant
Wed Mar 19, 2014 9:36 am
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Medieval Armor Weapons
Replies: 3
Views: 22891

Re: Medieval Armor Weapons

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by Randall Pleasant
Fri Mar 14, 2014 11:00 am
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: longsword vs kendo in shanghai
Replies: 4
Views: 63272

hudibo, ArthursArmory

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by Randall Pleasant
Mon Feb 24, 2014 12:14 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Just Starting Out
Replies: 7
Views: 32021

Thank you for clarifying. and im sure id there where any teacher in my area u would have said something i guess ill look for a group then. thank you again William There is an Orange County group (see the Link page for their contact information), which my or may not be within your driving range. I w...
by Randall Pleasant
Mon Feb 24, 2014 2:38 am
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Just Starting Out
Replies: 7
Views: 32021

Re: Just Starting Out

Hello William

ARMA is an organization that studies the Martial Arts of Renaissance Europe (MARE), which is a sub-set of the Historical European Martial Arts. For example, we do not study small sword or saber.
by Randall Pleasant
Wed Feb 19, 2014 10:27 am
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: The Onion: Vor & Nach flow exercises
Replies: 10
Views: 45947

Roger

Looking forward to reading it.

Thanks,
by Randall Pleasant
Fri Feb 14, 2014 11:49 am
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: longsword vs kendo in shanghai
Replies: 4
Views: 63272

Re: longsword vs kendo in shanghai

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by Randall Pleasant
Thu Jan 30, 2014 9:48 am
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: New I.33 Article: Falling Under the Sword & Shield
Replies: 1
Views: 15705

Re: New I.33 Article: Falling Under the Sword & Shield

Scholars To help you understand the article and the Fall Under the Sword and Shield play I created the following flow chart. Note that the primary path of the play is shown in light blue while the alternative paths are shown in light orange. https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1/154503...
by Randall Pleasant
Mon Dec 23, 2013 3:18 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: The jury has reached a decision!
Replies: 2
Views: 23773

Re: The jury has reached a decision!

Finally we have a decision on the awardees of the HEMA Scholar Awards 2013. After careful consideration of all nominations sent in by the HEMA community five excellent researchers and instructors have been selected. Who they are? Well find out by reading about them here http://www.hroarr.com/hema-s...
by Randall Pleasant
Mon Dec 23, 2013 3:14 pm
Forum: Unarmed Skills Discussion
Topic: freestyle wrestling and combatives
Replies: 7
Views: 65730

Sixtus

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