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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2010 12:45:05 GMT
I .......... am a fat bloke. Yes I well admit that and no I'm not to proud of it. I have a very short stocky frame with good muscle and thick bones but since puberty have had up and down layers of fat over it. ... Is it a case certain body types profit from a certain blade/weapon style. Are people with longer, leaner arms and fingers better suited to a longsword while those with shorter a shorter blade, or maybe the other way around. Do you find your physical setup affects your use with a blade or other weapon Sure, your physical setup has some impact on your ability with a weapon... or at least on your way to fight with it. But I think that training and practice are much more important. Some stances with a longsword feel awkward for everyone in the beginning and only feel "natural" after some training, when you realize the actual dynamics of the movements. And if you want to see something to aspire to, take a look at Peter Koza, who is said to be one of the best (the best?) swordmasters in Europe. This guy is somewhere around 60-65 years old, not exactly your featherlike, elf-build wood-nymph, but a well set guy for his age. As I have been told, this man must have an exceptional elegance and efficiency in his movements.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2010 5:55:29 GMT
I'm 6'1 350 but I've lost 120lbs in the past year and a half. and I'm built like an English Bulldog. all chest and short arms. ( but very well balanced) ( I'm friggin sturdy) And my main sword of choice is a Katana. But I tend to like longer handles ( my Nanbo) in them as well but I do like lighter blades( my Practical Kat). I actually thinking about getting the tinker bastard or the 9th century viking or the single handed sword soon. I would just like to try out something western for a while. Something that is still powerful with a punch. Besides, I think if I had a 9th Century Viking in both hands WATCH OUT!!!! here comes Hurricane Brad. Cause I'll knock you down, make your houses float on the water....lol :::gives his stern eyes::::
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