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Monday, May 16, 2011

Fighting Videos.

This is just a general disclaimer and explanation of the fighting videos I posted.  First not videos apply to all games.  You are responsible for translation and interpretation of what can and cannot be used in your system, and what is and is not useful overall.  The majority of these are taken from European sword texts and represent actual combat techniques. While we all play some kind of medieval game, simulating combat, we aren't trying to actually hurt each other so not all techniques can or should be used.  Secondly  with the exception of game specific videos I only pull from European styles.  Yellow Fever is at epidemic levels in foam fighting.  Everyone coming into the game wants to be a ninja or a samurai, and is of the opinion that European fighting is nothing more than Conan type hack and slash.  These videos show the techniques, and if you watch you see how and why each one is used, pay attention to footwork, body mechanics, leverage, etc.  But mostly enjoy them and learn how to incorporate the concepts they teach into your own fighting style.

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