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Post by Uhlan on Nov 4, 2013 20:11:33 GMT
Not knowing much about Tulwar and certainly not why the design is the way it is, I looked around a bit and came upon this 3 part video. For me, amazing stuff. Also the difference in blade style is mentioned briefly. Enjoy! Part 1: Part 2: Part 3:
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Post by Dave Kelly on Nov 5, 2013 21:50:16 GMT
Thanks for posting. Lots of familiar tactics and techniques, but I'd never be able to pronounce them in Indie :oops:
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Post by Uhlan on Nov 5, 2013 22:24:30 GMT
Your welcome Dave. And never mind the ,,indie''. When you are confronted with this fellow in a situation, your only thought could be: Aww F$£k, F, F. Bet that was the only thought in the minds of many a Brit during the Mutiny. Formidable hardly describes the vibes he is emitting and he is in a good mood too! Heard that before, tactics and moves not being far from Western ones and vice versa. Who influenced who, or were separate entities getting at the same solutions to the same problems? Interesting.
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Post by justin520 on Nov 5, 2013 22:33:32 GMT
I've seen these, this is primo swordsmanship.
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Post by Beowulf on Nov 7, 2013 23:40:52 GMT
Yes, it reminds me of Medieval Western stuff. The dag combined with the buckler happens in WMA too. I thought he seemed familiar when watching that first video and I dug this up: shastarvidiya.blogspot.com/
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Post by Novice_Surgery on Nov 8, 2013 0:29:02 GMT
Wow that's some great stuff. There's a show on Netflix called weapon masters. Check out the chakram episode, same guy I believe is demonstrating different chakram techniques in that episode. That guy is legit.
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Post by Uhlan on Nov 8, 2013 15:35:21 GMT
I hope he will be able to train new teachers. It would be a shame if this art would vanish with him. Very impressive person. Thanks for the link Beowolf.
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Post by Marc Kaden Ridgeway on Nov 8, 2013 17:05:05 GMT
Would hate to face this man or his students . Formidable is an understatement . I have handled antique tulwar by the dozens and never properly respected them until seeing this man explain their use . I have seen him before , but did not take notice .
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Post by Beowulf on Nov 8, 2013 17:15:18 GMT
When people talk about how small Viking sword handles are and wonder about how you hold them I am always reminded of Tulwars. Not that it has any bearing on Viking swords, but still. BBC Radio did a story on him a while back. He's carrying lots of weapons on him, the turban is full of stuff wrapped up in it. I don't know if there is documentation on all the stuff one of these blue turbaned Sikhs carries partially hidden in their clothing anywhere online. It's incredible though, something like 6-9 weapons. I for one am glad he's trying to keep this stuff alive. I think it's amazing. I bet he'd dig the old fashioned western stuff. Or at least be polite while you show him.
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Post by Uhlan on Nov 8, 2013 18:45:11 GMT
Well, to be honest, the first time I looked at him, looking in the camera at me, us, the world, I got a sinking feeling in my stomach. Now stand there for real, eye to eye? No powder and shot left? OOOOOH, Mamma. And I know for sure you can spend a full clip on him, he will be coming after you and make those nice hors d'oeuvres out of you, slowly. No wonder the Brits forbade his art at the time.
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Post by Talon on Nov 8, 2013 19:06:32 GMT
Superb.It would be a travesty if that art died out.
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Post by Uhlan on Nov 8, 2013 20:05:46 GMT
He is quite young still and I hope he will call the shots on that one and not get the PC crowd crawling all over him. It would be a travesty indeed.
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