My friend Simon is asking for comments...

[Lance Chan]

for his fight. He's back from Canada not long ago and it's his first sparring in years. He wants to hear from you guys about the comments and want to improve with a proper direction. So here's his fight video clips:

Simon and me, 10mb
http://lancelot.servehttp.com/sunday%20butchers/3-8-03/Simon%20vs%20Lancelot%203-8-03.rm

Simon and another guy, 7.5mb
http://lancelot.servehttp.com/sunday%20butchers/3-8-03/Simon%20vs%20Cobra%203-8-03.rm

Thanks. I'll ask him to come read your replies. <img src="/forum/images/icons/laugh.gif" alt="" />

[Shane Smith]

Hi Lance,
What weapon is the guy on the left supposed to be using?Single sword, or cut and thrust(I can't comment until I know for sure)?The stances look very ASian to me at a glance.What text/Master is he working from?
The guy on the right is obviously employing a generalized longsword fight.He needs to coordinate his footwork with the cuts a bit more.There are alot of crossed hand/foot techniques being done.That is why the cuts to the legs fall short. If he cuts from his right,the right leg should ideally follow.This will maximize reach and power as well as recovery for followups.The guy on the left landed a lot of leg cuts in spite of his shorter blade because his cutting side is usually in agreement with his feet. <img src="/forum/images/icons/wink.gif" alt="" />