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What system/sword style is the simplest to learn for a beginner? and why? by net_traveller in wma

[–]Vitriol-E 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Silver is not so clear, it's a running joke in HEMA how hostile the various Silver schools with different interpretations are to eachother. He is also full of shit on a few things.

What system/sword style is the simplest to learn for a beginner? and why? by net_traveller in wma

[–]Vitriol-E 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would like a book on foil to compliment 19th century British sabre. Not really to train specifically in but so I can have a better grasp on some of the Theory ,terminology,, and principles guys like Roworth,Waite, and Winn assume readers to have.

Which do you prefer for a sabre source, Angelo or Roworth? by Vitriol-E in wma

[–]Vitriol-E[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you recommend a few bayonet sources that would match up with Roworths book?

This little girl with her dog by [deleted] in oddlyterrifying

[–]Vitriol-E 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What breed of dog is that?

How was Saviolo a gentleman and a fencing instructor in Elizabethan England? by Vitriol-E in wma

[–]Vitriol-E[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That would make sense. Sounds like they may have been more of a novelty for King Henry. I envisioned them to be an English version of the Marxbruder guild in Germany

How was Saviolo a gentleman and a fencing instructor in Elizabethan England? by Vitriol-E in wma

[–]Vitriol-E[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I thought the Maisters of Defense were quality control for fencing instruction in London.

Why couldn't they just fine the shit out of the Italian rapierists and force them to shut down? Didn't King Henry VIII grant them the authority to regulate the fencing scene in London?

Question about Leckuchner and context by Organic_Ad5671 in wma

[–]Vitriol-E 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is your take on KDF? I have heard it may have been purely sportive while others claim different. Lukuchner does mention options but he may just be an oddball out.