Sword fighting

Rokenn · 07-08-2003, 03:53 PM

Didn't want to hijack Azimaith's thread. But I was wondering in a similar vein if we have any sword fighters out there? Either SCA or fencers?

Personally I've been foil fencing since the mid-80's. Been thinking lately about getting back into as their is a fencing club in my town. I still have my jacket, foil, and helmet from college and they still fit! [img]smile.gif[/img]

Harkoliar · 07-09-2003, 06:26 AM

hmm. i wonder if they still have those samurai sword duel.. nahh. dont think so..

.. but it would be great if there was.. fencing is not very popular here anyhow.

Azimaith · 07-09-2003, 10:41 AM

Uh oh, now you've done it, you put fencing and swordsmanship in the same place!

Fencing is a sport, swordsmanship's a martial art hehe. They're very very different. As for the SCA, well they use less than accurate methods of swordfighting aka boffing. They're mostly people who enjoy hitting people with pipes covered in isulation foam for padding. If you live near Houston you should check out the ARMA, which is on the link of my sig, they give lessons in historical fencing. Well other than that I don't think there are any other swordsmen here for European styles I think.

Azimaith · 07-09-2003, 10:42 AM

Uh oh, now you've done it, you put fencing and swordsmanship in the same place!

Fencing is a sport, swordsmanship's a martial art hehe. They're very very different. As for the SCA, well they use less than accurate methods of swordfighting aka boffing. They're mostly people who enjoy hitting people with pipes covered in isulation foam for padding. If you live near Houston you should check out the ARMA, which is on the link of my sig, they give lessons in historical fencing. Well other than that I don't think there are any other swordsmen here for European styles I think.

Bristowe · 07-10-2003, 06:32 AM

Harkoliar: Japanese Kendo and Iado?, I have a friend who does Kendo. Do these count as Japanese sword fighting? haha~

Xen · 07-10-2003, 06:34 AM

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Originally posted by Bristowe:
Harkoliar: Japanese Kendo and Iado?, I have a friend who does Kendo. Do these count as Japanese sword fighting? haha~

Actually it is fighting with staffes

Bristowe · 07-10-2003, 06:49 AM

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Originally posted by Xen:

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Originally posted by Bristowe:
Harkoliar: Japanese Kendo and Iado?, I have a friend who does Kendo. Do these count as Japanese sword fighting? haha~

Actually it is fighting with staffes [/QUOTE]Yes, i stand corrected... [img]smile.gif[/img] Kendo is indeed with sticks, that represents a sword i suppose...but iado is practiced with an actual sword i believe. [img]smile.gif[/img]

shadowhound · 07-10-2003, 06:58 AM

I would love to get into fencing [img]smile.gif[/img]

Elif Godson · 07-10-2003, 11:05 AM

I wouldnt say Kendo is fighting with staves(jo or Bo), we use a shinia(made from strips of bamboo or rattan) or in some cases a bokken(which is rather solid) Iado is the art form of drawing the sword and techinques Kendo you get to really put it into application. Kendo requires a complete suit of armor, otherwise you would be dead. A shinia can kill you just as easily as an actual sword can in the right hands.

Rokenn · 07-10-2003, 12:01 PM

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Originally posted by Azimaith:
Uh oh, now you've done it, you put fencing and swordsmanship in the same place!

Controversy always makes for a good thread [img]smile.gif[/img]

Fencing is a sport, swordsmanship's a martial art hehe. They're very very different. As for the SCA, well they use less than accurate methods of swordfighting aka boffing. They're mostly people who enjoy hitting people with pipes covered in isulation foam for padding. If you live near Houston you should check out the ARMA, which is on the link of my sig, they give lessons in historical fencing. Well other than that I don't think there are any other swordsmen here for European styles I think.

Yeah I know the SCA guys use basicly padded sticks. BUt I had read they try and get the wieghts and balances as close to accurate as possible. Besides whats wrong in enjoying hitting other consenting adults with large padded pipes?

My understanding of the sport of Fencing is that it was derived from Renaissance sword fighting techniques. Foil was used as the introduction weapon and the epee was derived from the more advanced rapier fighting.

[ 07-10-2003, 12:02 PM: Message edited by: Rokenn ]

07-08-2003, 03:53 PM	#1
Rokenn Galvatron Join Date: January 22, 2002 Location: california wine country Age: 60 Posts: 2,193	Didn't want to hijack Azimaith's thread. But I was wondering in a similar vein if we have any sword fighters out there? Either SCA or fencers? Personally I've been foil fencing since the mid-80's. Been thinking lately about getting back into as their is a fencing club in my town. I still have my jacket, foil, and helmet from college and they still fit! [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ “This is an impressive crowd, the haves and the have mores. <br />Some people call you the elite. <br />I call you my base.”<br />~ George W. Bush (2000)

07-09-2003, 06:26 AM	#2
Harkoliar Jack Burton Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Philippines, but now Harbor City Sydney Age: 41 Posts: 5,556	hmm. i wonder if they still have those samurai sword duel.. nahh. dont think so.. .. but it would be great if there was.. fencing is not very popular here anyhow. __________________ Catch me if you can..

07-09-2003, 10:41 AM	#3
Azimaith Manshoon Join Date: July 1, 2003 Location: Hawaii Age: 38 Posts: 173	Uh oh, now you've done it, you put fencing and swordsmanship in the same place! Fencing is a sport, swordsmanship's a martial art hehe. They're very very different. As for the SCA, well they use less than accurate methods of swordfighting aka boffing. They're mostly people who enjoy hitting people with pipes covered in isulation foam for padding. If you live near Houston you should check out the ARMA, which is on the link of my sig, they give lessons in historical fencing. Well other than that I don't think there are any other swordsmen here for European styles I think. __________________ The Democrats bash the Republicans and the Republicans bash the democrats, now everyones got mud in their eyes and they can\'t see what matters.<br />Check out this site: [url]\"http://www.thehaca.com/about.htm\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.thehaca.com/about.htm</a>

07-09-2003, 10:42 AM	#4
Azimaith Manshoon Join Date: July 1, 2003 Location: Hawaii Age: 38 Posts: 173	Uh oh, now you've done it, you put fencing and swordsmanship in the same place! Fencing is a sport, swordsmanship's a martial art hehe. They're very very different. As for the SCA, well they use less than accurate methods of swordfighting aka boffing. They're mostly people who enjoy hitting people with pipes covered in isulation foam for padding. If you live near Houston you should check out the ARMA, which is on the link of my sig, they give lessons in historical fencing. Well other than that I don't think there are any other swordsmen here for European styles I think. __________________ The Democrats bash the Republicans and the Republicans bash the democrats, now everyones got mud in their eyes and they can\'t see what matters.<br />Check out this site: [url]\"http://www.thehaca.com/about.htm\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.thehaca.com/about.htm</a>

07-10-2003, 06:32 AM	#5
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07-10-2003, 06:58 AM	#8
shadowhound Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: November 24, 2001 Location: Australia Age: 37 Posts: 3,281	I would love to get into fencing [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ Carpe Noctem: Ph’nglui mglw’nafh cthulhu r’lyeh wgah’nagl fhtagn.

07-10-2003, 11:05 AM	#9
Elif Godson Dracolich Join Date: August 28, 2001 Location: Hurricane Valley Age: 51 Posts: 3,089	I wouldnt say Kendo is fighting with staves(jo or Bo), we use a shinia(made from strips of bamboo or rattan) or in some cases a bokken(which is rather solid) Iado is the art form of drawing the sword and techinques Kendo you get to really put it into application. Kendo requires a complete suit of armor, otherwise you would be dead. A shinia can kill you just as easily as an actual sword can in the right hands.

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