Hi ho I would be surprised that you are getting much success with sword and dagger. This is a combination that does not lend itself well to our fighting. The dagger is a bit small to operate as adequate defence and you need to be very very close to make it useful as an attack. Short sword and sword works ‘ok’ but you really have the same issues. If this is something that is working for you then I would be suggesting that two swords (‘florentine’) is a better option as you have a weapon that is a threat rather than a dagger and will give you more coverage. Other than that a mid sized shield, no more than 24 inches wide, would be something to play with. Having said all of that, the skills required to fight well take some time to develop and practice, one or two sessions are not enough time to bed in any weapon forms you wish to play with. C.
Hey Mr. C, I think the reason it's working at the moment is that it is making me move. Definatly a lot more than I used to. I have be considering a smaller sheild, I have cut out a small bunny about the same dimentions that you sugested. I have been using a heater for a long time now so it will be a bit of a shift from what I am used to. I do like the idea of short sword and sword, my current sword is actuly fairly short. I dont know why but I am slightly reluctant to go floretiene, maybe with a bit of practice I may find that I like it. Thanks for the advice. konga.
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I would be surprised that you are getting much success with sword and dagger. This is a combination that does not lend itself well to our fighting. The dagger is a bit small to operate as adequate defence and you need to be very very close to make it useful as an attack. Short sword and sword works ‘ok’ but you really have the same issues. If this is something that is working for you then I would be suggesting that two swords (‘florentine’) is a better option as you have a weapon that is a threat rather than a dagger and will give you more coverage. Other than that a mid sized shield, no more than 24 inches wide, would be something to play with. Having said all of that, the skills required to fight well take some time to develop and practice, one or two sessions are not enough time to bed in any weapon forms you wish to play with.
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I think the reason it's working at the moment is that it is making me move. Definatly a lot more than I used to. I have be considering a smaller sheild, I have cut out a small bunny about the same dimentions that you sugested. I have been using a heater for a long time now so it will be a bit of a shift from what I am used to. I do like the idea of short sword and sword, my current sword is actuly fairly short. I dont know why but I am slightly reluctant to go floretiene, maybe with a bit of practice I may find that I like it.
Thanks for the advice.
konga.
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you fought well and you are fun to fight too
book me in as a live pell if you want to work on some weapons styles :)
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how's bliss? when's the due date again?
hope you guys are really well...
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