06-30-2013, 12:53 PM
a-historical possibly...............
however the story of having the weapons tested in the arena to prove that they were sharp suggests that it was a known phenomena.
Also I did have my fingertip half cut off by one of my blunt swords about 26 years ago.just sayin...
I also agree that using wooden weapons is good for some training and depictions of warm up fights. However I side with Olaf on this one as if you train predominantly with wooden swords I have noticed that there is less respect/ body memory involved in terms of knowing WHEN to pull your blow.
Looks like any attempted regulating of rules would need at least two categories wood/needlefelt and steel. I am also aware that our friends at Ars Dimicandi will only allow helmets constructed "in hous" or at least passed an "in house' inspection would be allowed on the field.
regards
Richard
however the story of having the weapons tested in the arena to prove that they were sharp suggests that it was a known phenomena.
Also I did have my fingertip half cut off by one of my blunt swords about 26 years ago.just sayin...
I also agree that using wooden weapons is good for some training and depictions of warm up fights. However I side with Olaf on this one as if you train predominantly with wooden swords I have noticed that there is less respect/ body memory involved in terms of knowing WHEN to pull your blow.
Looks like any attempted regulating of rules would need at least two categories wood/needlefelt and steel. I am also aware that our friends at Ars Dimicandi will only allow helmets constructed "in hous" or at least passed an "in house' inspection would be allowed on the field.
regards
Richard
