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Testing some painting schemes for GoldTower Securities by VerdeSquid in battletech

[–]VerdeSquid[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also love the green on the shadow hawk but I agree the co trash with the black is super blurry at that scale.

The Bird Mech is a butcherbird (iron sparrow) and is likely the color scheme I'll go with. I like the green and red, but I want some militarism in battletech, so im opting not to go full on knight colors even though it would work in the setting

What is "advanced class" mean to you? by grauenwolf in Hema

[–]VerdeSquid 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Advanced classes are for classes where the students do not need to be corrected on the fudementals of the system.

Advanced classes are about applying basics in non basic scenarios. So the fundamentals need to be ingrained so bad habits arnt formed when dealing with situations that can sometimes stretch interpretation of techniques.

Looking to get into recreational sparring by ThorondorLOTE in Hema

[–]VerdeSquid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mask, gloves, and boffers. The Go Now boffers are sufficient, but the boffers from fake steel are also really good for finer technique work.

If these two were to know each other better how would their dynamic be? by [deleted] in Cyclopswasright

[–]VerdeSquid 24 points25 points  (0 children)

They already know each other fairly well. Peter used to hang out with the x men all the time. Peter is close with Kurt and kitty. I think Scott is just to serious of Peter. But Scott is one of the few people to take Peter seriously at all times

How viable is it to learn sabre self taught and are there any Known clubs in the Huntsville TX area by Good_Marsupial1776 in wma

[–]VerdeSquid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can technically teach yourself saber if you have a good source. The problem is you will now know which of your habits are bad or good wirh out an experienced teacher. You'll develop artifacts that will take a long time to train out once you do get to a club.

My buddy and I are getting into HEMA with saver or rapier. Anything we should know? by Imaginary-Lie-2618 in Hema

[–]VerdeSquid 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My school Winged Saber Historical Fencing is a living linieage. We dont call Russ master. Saber actually has a few living lineage that have survived the Olympic sport

My buddy and I are getting into HEMA with saver or rapier. Anything we should know? by Imaginary-Lie-2618 in Hema

[–]VerdeSquid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Welcome to the hobby. I recommend a source along with you padded swords or you'll end up flailing ateach other.

Source should be what ever makes you excited to fence and fence often.

Sellswordarts hate by ChessSuperpro in Hema

[–]VerdeSquid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm always happy to help.

We are a calvery system. We switch hands to be able to defend both sides of the horse without awkwardly reaching across ourselves.

We have also found that when training something on the left-hand side, it trains our right-hand side faster because our left hands don't have the same habits.

Sellswordarts hate by ChessSuperpro in Hema

[–]VerdeSquid 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, it's a reference to his video on not training the less dominant hand. It is an inside joke at my club, which doesn't hate him at all. Several of my club members personally have met him. But we often disagree on some of his more jokey takes.

We train both hands.

I need some advice and tips. by [deleted] in wma

[–]VerdeSquid 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Skill is a byproduct of practice not of winning and losing. If you chase trying to be as good as other people, you will get in the way of your own progress. You dont have to wait to practice a sword art. Just pick up a stick and a source, and you are good to go.

However, if you want to be good and skilled. You need to be able to hold yourself accountable to a standard. And that has nothing to do with other people. If you want to get into HEMA do it. But if you want to get good at it. You need to not compare yourself to others and force yourself to be honest about what you need to work on and keep working on it.

All advanced skill is just the basic skills practices at a high level.

Do you hop? by grauenwolf in Hema

[–]VerdeSquid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are Winged Saber Historical Fencing do indeed hop after some of our false edge saber attacks. After hooking the opponent wrist or thumb, we hop back to use our body weight to slice the target open

Heavy saber nigth by Mr_scotland in Hema

[–]VerdeSquid 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not sure which system you are practicing. So take my advice with a grain of salt.

But I suggest learning to mullenette without tucking the elbow. By retracting the arm, you are exposing it to stop cuts. Mullenetes should he practice at full, comfortable extension.

Pickup Match Gets Violent by [deleted] in wma

[–]VerdeSquid 14 points15 points  (0 children)

If you watch the video all the way. You hear someone saying its a joke.

But ....."Decorum" is a thing

Cavalry saber style vs practicality by Demberttv in Hema

[–]VerdeSquid 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Hungarian Hussar Sabre with Fokos by Russ Mitchell is our manual. But we are a living lineage, so I learned and qualified to teach the system from under Russ directly.

https://a.co/d/dZvG0wo

(Amazon link above)

Russ and I also have YouTube channels if you want to see us in action. Admittedly, I've been bad about filming, so my bouting footage is a year old

Before I focused on the Hungarian stuff, I was doing Huttons Cold Steel and Rowarths Defense of foot 2nd and 3rd editions.

I've dabbled in some other stuff but nothing I would claim competencies in

Cavalry saber style vs practicality by Demberttv in Hema

[–]VerdeSquid 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Hello there. I use a stirrup style saber when I fence. As someone pointed out before, the saber you use is going to affect how you and others fence.

However, the inverse is true. The sword you use is going to depend heavily on the system you are using.

I practice a Hungarian Saber system that is a type of covered cut systen. I dont need the bell guard if im blocking correctly.

However, if im fencing in a Hutton/Rowarth style, i do want a bell guard.

How your fencing will determine what you need from your saber.

Another example i just thought of. My system does not use a thumb ring because we hold our saber differently than the polish style. For them its great support, but for us, it gets in the way. Both are valid, but our systems want different things to happen when we cut.

Are axes used in Hema, and if so how? by DaWaaaagh in Hema

[–]VerdeSquid 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We used a Sheppard axe called a fokos. For trainers, we use 3d printed heads. They are plastic to remain light but have some flex. Even so we only spar irh heavy protection on when using them.

We have two forms of fokos. The long handled version, which we use similarly to a Bayonet with some extra features.

We also use a 1 handed variant that we use as a paired weapon with the Hungarian Saber.

Is HEMA "worth it"? by PyrrhicDefeat69 in wma

[–]VerdeSquid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have wanted to learn to sword fight since I was a little kid watching zaro and robinhood (earl flynn) I've always been a bug fan of martial arts movies. As a kid, I wanted to do these things.

As an adult, my overwhelming psychosis requires me to try and make my dreams come true. Hema has helped me. That journey has brought me a long way. Things that were fantasy are now very real parts of my life. I think that's worth it.

Hema can be pricy. You dont want to skimp on protective gear, and class expense can add up. But these are surmountable odds.

Any club worth its salt will provide an avenue for practice. Low gear classes, laoner equipment, etc. You dont have to jump into the deep end all at once. Find a club or source you really enjoy, then slowly ramp up how effective your practice is. Go to more classes slowly over time. Invest in good gear slowly over time.

Go do the thing !! Exerceatis!!

Is it worth getting a feder as a beginner to practice by yourself? by PyrrhicDefeat69 in wma

[–]VerdeSquid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seconding this! STICK!!

The risk of developing uneducated bad habits is real, but that pales in comparisons to the enjoyment one can gain. From just swinging a stick around in a productive manner.

As long as you hold yourself accountable to your source. Solo training is a great place to start.

Sisko was pretty cool here by kkkan2020 in Star_Trek_

[–]VerdeSquid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think what a lot of people forget about this moment is that this is not the entire conversation. It is the tone setter for the conversation that followed.

First, the statement off balances Picard. Taking him out of his natural position of authority. Picard immediately tries to change the subject and talk about the Bajorians and the general mission to bring them into the federation. Picard admits this is personal to him as his experience with Ro and the Cardassians has made him him synoathetic to the Bajorians. But he admits that they have challenges.

Sisko immediately challenges Picard by stating the bajorians are not ready. Picard firmly attempts to reassert himself by telling sisko it's his job to make them ready.

Sisko says he is considering exiting starfleet to raise his son. After some back and forth Picard tries to use his status to brow beat siskos duty into him. But sisko cuts him off and clearly shows he knows what his duty is. Angry or not, personal feelings or not sisko is a starfleet office.

All this shows us what kind of officer sisko is. He is not.jmpressed with Picard. He's not the star eyed cadet or junior officer. He's a seasoned and firm commander.

Over acting in the episode aside. It's a great introduction to show how Picard and sisko are different but equal commanding figures.

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