05-29-2010, 02:34 PM
That is agreed I often find on my flat shield the Argive grip isn't ideal. I support the weight with a shoulder strap and could easily use a centered grip. I unfortunately have no boss yet to convert the shield. I can usually swing the shield where it needs to go but I do weight lifting exercises to get used to it. If you do the weight lifting thing with the shield move slowly and do not lock the elbow as this would hyper extend the joint and hurts a little. In the long run this damages the joint and is really bad. Practice a good basic left foot forward stance while holding and lifting the shield as well. Most would agree this is the common stance of the hoplites. I am unsure about the techniques of hoplite warfare but I try many things. I am currently working on a hip check against the sides of my shield to break someones footing when in the clash. Thoughts on this are welcome as I am experimenting. PM me so as not to steal the thread. 
Craig Bellofatto
Going to college for Massage Therapy. So reading alot of Latin Terminology
It is like a finger pointing to the moon. DON\'T concentrate on the finger or you miss all the heavenly glory before you!-Bruce Lee
Train easy; the fight is hard. Train hard; the fight is easy.- Thai Proverb
Going to college for Massage Therapy. So reading alot of Latin Terminology
It is like a finger pointing to the moon. DON\'T concentrate on the finger or you miss all the heavenly glory before you!-Bruce Lee
Train easy; the fight is hard. Train hard; the fight is easy.- Thai Proverb
