Armored Combat at the Tournament of Friends
This weekend saw fit to give me plenty of opportunities to fight a wide range of fighters. We had 18 in armor on the field, so the MOL’s saw fit to break us into two pools of 9 for our first round robin. I was in a pool with Sirs Mark and Daemon. Eight fights [...]
The Liechtenstein School of Swordplay
In running up to the Pas d’Armes du l’Arbre d’Or, Baron Alejandro and I conducted a series of greatsword fights, building a friendly rivalry. I was looking to get some practice in before attempting to authorize, and I’m not sure Alejandro’s motivations, but sometimes things are best left un-pondered. Regardless, we had a great time [...]
Sore and Proud
After the devastating morning where I had to bury my favorite cat, Gandalf, I’m in debt to my Baronial Army for allowing me some martial therapy Sunday afternoon. I’m so proud of them. We really were fighting by about 1:15, and everyone was warmed up and ready to go by the time 2:00 rolled around. [...]
2 on 1, how to chase down a Knight
I noticed a common tactic among the knights at Ice Castles the other week, and a lot of the newer fighters fell for it. Most of the knights I saw know how to do this to people, and very few people seem to know how to stop it. Let’s say the situation comes down to [...]
Fighting Report: Ice Castles 2009
Hopefully this will be the first in a series of fighting reports, detailing my adventures in armor. If you were there and saw something, or if I mention fighting you, in one of these reports; feel free to chime in and correct any thing I say here. If you have questions like, “how did you [...]
On the length of rattan swords…
“Make yourself a short sword with a thrusting tip, and bring it to war.” How many times have I heard that…? Each time, I roll my eyes and look away. Why? Why is that such horrible advice? Well, it’s based on the idea that when two units crash into one another, personal space is tough [...]
Practice is Canceled
Master Valdemar’s cold has forced the choice between armoring up in the below 30 degree weather and staying home to do laundry. Perhaps I’ll have to try to fit in some yoga this evening too to help make up for it.
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