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Post by pgandy on Apr 2, 2019 19:37:59 GMT
If you wanted to strike someone's buckler arm, how would you do it? Also I just remembered how much of this thread I unintentionally neglected. I meant to reply. Just keep being busy I feel the buckler arm fairly safe and have no advice for that. If your question is really, how would you get around the buckler and do your thing, I have this to offer. Attack high with a few blows and when you get your man anticipating a high strike go low under the buckler.
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Post by Ifrit on Apr 2, 2019 20:03:48 GMT
If you wanted to strike someone's buckler arm, how would you do it? Also I just remembered how much of this thread I unintentionally neglected. I meant to reply. Just keep being busy I feel the buckler arm fairly safe and have no advice for that. If your question is really, how would you get around the buckler and do your thing, I have this to offer. Attack high with a few blows and when you get your man anticipating a high strike go low under the buckler. Thank you for answering. That's exactly what I wanted to know
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Post by Jordan Williams on Apr 3, 2019 21:12:40 GMT
A cut number 4 or 3 from sabre (coming upwards, from left or right upwards to the obverse side) could get underneath the buckler and strike the wrist or forearm, however the rum of the buckler would make this much more difficult.
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Post by Ifrit on Apr 3, 2019 21:45:15 GMT
A cut number 4 or 3 from sabre (coming upwards, from left or right upwards to the obverse side) could get underneath the buckler and strike the wrist or forearm, however the rum of the buckler would make this much more difficult. Would you say underneath the for arm would be most vulnurable?
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Post by Jordan Williams on Apr 3, 2019 21:55:35 GMT
A cut number 4 or 3 from sabre (coming upwards, from left or right upwards to the obverse side) could get underneath the buckler and strike the wrist or forearm, however the rum of the buckler would make this much more difficult. Would you say underneath the for arm would be most vulnurable? In speaking of the arm as a target I would, but I think the leg may actually be the most vulnerable target with sword and buckler tbh. Pulling off a cut 3 or 4 does require a fair bit of skill in its own though, and it's worthwhile to practice throwing the cut with feints.
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Post by pgandy on Apr 3, 2019 22:21:57 GMT
I agree with Jordan the leg is easier. If you are using a cavalry sabre as they have long blades you might follow a #1 or #2 cut through with a #5 or #6 (Brit. mil ct ) targeting the leg. The #1 or #2 would act as a diversion pulling his buckler away from intended target. Although the fastest defense for that would be to just step back.
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Post by Ifrit on Apr 3, 2019 22:45:31 GMT
Would you say the top of the thigh is the most targeted spot on a leg?
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Post by Jordan Williams on Apr 3, 2019 23:31:41 GMT
Knee cap those muthas. Most common spot for me to hit is the shin, knee, or just above the knee.
Shorter the blade, The higher the target typically.
Pgandy has the right idea. A high cut followed by a low blow is a good tactic.
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Post by Ifrit on Apr 3, 2019 23:57:33 GMT
Knee cap those muthas. Most common spot for me to hit is the shin, knee, or just above the knee. Shorter the blade, The higher the target typically. Pgandy has the right idea. A high cut followed by a low blow is a good tactic. Do you guys have any military sabre manual PDFs/web page links I can study? It's been a while since I practiced proper military sabre and wouldn't mind getting back into it
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Post by Jordan Williams on Apr 4, 2019 0:04:41 GMT
Knee cap those muthas. Most common spot for me to hit is the shin, knee, or just above the knee. Shorter the blade, The higher the target typically. Pgandy has the right idea. A high cut followed by a low blow is a good tactic. Do you guys have any military sabre manual PDFs/web page links I can study? It's been a while since I practiced proper military sabre and wouldn't mind getting back into it O'Rorke 1872 is a great source. Updated and expanded civil war swordsmanship.
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Post by MOK on Apr 4, 2019 4:01:15 GMT
I find it's a little easier to get at the shield arm with false edge blows or angled thrusts. It reduces the shield's angle of protection a little, see? Getting outside their shield or between their shield and sword helps, too.
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Post by zabazagobo on Apr 12, 2019 21:53:32 GMT
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Post by Ifrit on Apr 14, 2019 4:04:08 GMT
Thanks for the advice and thanks for the book recommendation. When I have free cash I gotta invest in some training books lol.
On a side note, after I been doing heavy weight training again, I find my buckler is super light to me now. My GSOW is getting there. Gonna check my Danu once I get it out of my suit case
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Post by Ifrit on Apr 14, 2019 7:49:25 GMT
Yep. Sword and shield of Danu feel like nothing to me now. I was just a wimp before (had some pretty damn weakened joints from malnutrition too) .
So to anyone wanting one : it ain't heavy
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Post by pgandy on Apr 14, 2019 13:38:00 GMT
I have found that if something feels heavy it is more than likely me. When I practice with it for a while, might take a month or two, it will feel much better.
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Apr 14, 2019 19:56:46 GMT
My favourite quote from 13th Warrior: "I cannot lift this" - "Grow stronger!" Worked with my Witham Viking Sword. Will not work with an elefant.
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Post by Ifrit on Apr 14, 2019 20:31:11 GMT
It also helps to stop drinking I find haha. Been trynna quit. It ain't easy but I drink way less than I used to drink
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Apr 14, 2019 20:40:32 GMT
But that doesn't help your liver growing stronger! (or at least growing...)
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Post by Ifrit on Apr 14, 2019 21:01:14 GMT
But that doesn't help your liver growing stronger! (or at least growing...) Yea I might lose my liver 6 pack haha
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Post by Cosmoline on Apr 15, 2019 17:22:39 GMT
It looks like they've updated the original edition with some notable improvements. They are using our group's version of priest special I see. I haven't gone through the new edition in detail but the illustrations still seem to be too close--some almost in ringen distance. In practice in our group and with others, getting in too close and failing to wrestle ends up being painful. The more effective interpretations in sparring tend to be the stretched-out ones. Almost like rapier positions.
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