Question Regarding Pirates of the Caribbean

« Prev
1
Next »

Vincent Dolan
Member
Senior Forumite

Posts: 7,053

Question Regarding Pirates of the Caribbean Jul 8, 2011 11:13:58 GMT

Quote

Post by Vincent Dolan on Jul 8, 2011 11:13:58 GMT

Technically, this doesn't have much to do with swords themselves, but I didn't know where else to put it (Sword Training didn't seem right and the Cafe didn't seem appropriate), so I figured Renaissance would work since it's somewhat dealing with it. Anyways, in the first Pirates of the Caribbean movie, during the first fight between Jack Sparrow and Will Turner, after asking if he'd frightened Ms. Swann, Jack replies "Only a little" and performs a strange little technique wherein he slides his blade along Will's and then wraps it up from underneath.

My question is, is there a proper name for this little maneuver? And, does it have any purpose other than to look cool?

Storytellers and writers are all gods and goddesses, to a one. Musicians are their host, painters their scribes, and actors their saints--but all arts start with a story to tell.

Vincent's Hall of Blades. Go on; take a peek. You know you want to.

adtharp
Member

Posts: 524

Question Regarding Pirates of the Caribbean Jul 8, 2011 19:16:52 GMT

Quote

Post by adtharp on Jul 8, 2011 19:16:52 GMT

It is a glissade. Like most things, it is not used appropriately in POTC, but alas it is the closest thing to what he does.

Coulé
also graze, glise', or glissade; an attack or feint that slides along the opponent's blade.

It is useful in a few situations, but generally it is useful because it allows for "sentiment du fer" - letting you know where the opponents weapon is and allowing you to feel the slightest movement, but I would never begin an engagement with a glissade.

Again, it's not perfect, because the glissade that Jack does it not really useful, in this situation it is just there for show, but that is what the movement most resembles.

kurokaze Member Posts: 116	Question Regarding Pirates of the Caribbean Jul 9, 2011 4:46:38 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by kurokaze on Jul 9, 2011 4:46:38 GMT Agreed. Definitely a coulé.
	"There are various kinds of spirit involved in letting go the hilt. There is the spirit of winning without a sword. There is also the spirit of holding the long sword but not winning. The various methods cannot be expressed in writing. You must train well." -Miyamoto Musashi, Go Rin no Sho

Vincent Dolan
Member
Senior Forumite

Posts: 7,053

Question Regarding Pirates of the Caribbean Jul 9, 2011 12:47:58 GMT

Quote

Post by Vincent Dolan on Jul 9, 2011 12:47:58 GMT

Thanks, adtharp. I had a feeling that might be what it's for since what little I've seen of rapier fencing involves 'finding the blade'; no other purpose seemed likely, but since I didn't know, I wanted to ask. Plus, I wanted to know the name since I like to use traditional swordsmanship in my novels, even if I combine and use them in very non-traditional ways.

Shoutbox

mrstabby: Hello, welcome even under these sad circumstances. Maybe put out a thread in the Renaissance/Military subsection. Nov 28, 2024 6:52:12 GMT *

trooperwill: I have just been appointed conservator and Guardian for Dave Kelly and have no experience or knowledge of swords. I would appreciate any assistance that folks who know Dave or have visited with him and seen his collection could give me. need appraisal Nov 28, 2024 0:05:16 GMT

mrstabby: Been thinking the same - but the person that set up the page might not be there anymore and old code gets messy when not maintained. Might be a "repair subscriptions, destroy function X, repair X, destroy Y" situation by now - would mean a total overhaul. Nov 18, 2024 7:29:27 GMT

choseychas: Huh. Is there no fix on our side then? Or is it that you need to contact an admin since the auto system is down? Nov 18, 2024 3:58:50 GMT

eastman: problems with the forum software are the cause, not a goal to limit the club. There is an error with the software that messes up activities that require the sending of email. Nov 18, 2024 3:57:36 GMT

choseychas: That's what I figured, wasn't sure if it had become a limited club where you have to know someone to get in or what was going on. Nov 18, 2024 2:39:40 GMT

eastman: that situation has been constant at MyArmoury for the last 2-3 years Nov 18, 2024 0:32:06 GMT

choseychas: Anyone have any info on MyArmoury registration? Been wanting to make an account for a year or more (can't remember at this point) but every time I've checked they've halted registrations. Nov 17, 2024 21:55:36 GMT

alinkinthechain: I also do love Boston. I've traveled a bit and nothing feels as wonderful as that city to me. I'm lucky to live nearby Nov 12, 2024 15:28:16 GMT

txhighlander: Boston might be my fav. So much history, and clean! and great food. New York was cool for a day to see iconic landmarks Nov 7, 2024 17:00:22 GMT

eskiso: someone can help me to identify a sword and its origin, to see its commercial value please. 2346

Nov 1, 2024 0:13:58 GMT

blackngold: Dallas is the worst place in the country to fly in and out of. High winds can delay your flight by 6.5 hours and leave you sitting on the tarmac for an additional 2 (ask me how I know)... Oct 31, 2024 2:21:20 GMT

nerdthenord: Oh I’ve been there lol, I’m in Texas. Dallas is certainly not high on my travel list lol Oct 27, 2024 8:35:23 GMT

Arlequin: Come to Dallas, we can be your worst

Oct 27, 2024 2:59:53 GMT

nerdthenord: I just got back from 10 days in Chicago and Milwaukee, absolutely amazing. Chicago was easily my favorite big City I have ever been to Oct 25, 2024 13:59:11 GMT

nerdthenord: Very horrible news, I'm so sorry Oct 25, 2024 13:58:20 GMT

alinkinthechain: This is sad news Oct 16, 2024 18:58:13 GMT

glendon: Dave Kelly is out of action. Oct 15, 2024 20:32:42 GMT

wildv: Post in the classified here on the forum. I'm always interested in Bugei but this is most likely a scam. Sept 4, 2024 14:10:12 GMT

Timberwolf: . Sept 2, 2024 23:25:21 GMT *

Question Regarding Pirates of the Caribbean

Post by Vincent Dolan on Jul 8, 2011 11:13:58 GMT

Post by adtharp on Jul 8, 2011 19:16:52 GMT

Post by kurokaze on Jul 9, 2011 4:46:38 GMT

Post by Vincent Dolan on Jul 9, 2011 12:47:58 GMT

Shoutbox