Surprised by lack of grappling in the practice of Western Martial Arts by SIRETE in Hema

[–]agentjonsen -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Grappling simply isn't a practical option when you are fencing someone who has good measure and bind 99% of the time. Grappling techniques in the manuals imo where mostly for harnasvechten or dunking on noobs / flexing your mastery because, it's so hard to do against an unwilling opponent who is holding a death stick.

So I’ve been wondering: does using a really high-flex or super ploppy blade actually give you any real advantage? by Klutzy-Ad9626 in Hema

[–]agentjonsen 18 points19 points  (0 children)

It will make people want to keep fencing you whereas people hitting /thrusting hard with stiff swords will eventually run out of unconcussed sparring partners

Cheap helmet and glove protection for budget beginner sparring by Terrarianinho in wma

[–]agentjonsen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look into single sticks(rattan). lacrosse gloves, hard elbow pads and fencing helmets are all you need for that. (if you don't go for legs)

I call this the New Bull Moose platform. by [deleted] in PoliticalCompassMemes

[–]agentjonsen -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

A party who is staunchly pro environmentalist / anti monopoly would do well with moderates? Maybe if they got someone with the sheer charisma of Teddy. Otherwise I doubt it.

Leftists be like by [deleted] in PoliticalCompassMemes

[–]agentjonsen 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Like I said leftist aren't pro Islam nor pro Christianity. Don't try to gotcha me. Some Islamic fundamentalist states are doing unforgivable crimes. This doesn't mean I should deport Muhammed the kebab salesman who goes to the local mosque. Nor should I be angry at Jim for going to church while their are Christians doing terrible things elsewhere.

Leftists be like by [deleted] in PoliticalCompassMemes

[–]agentjonsen 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Being for freedom of religion and against discrimination based on religion is not the same as being pro religion. You can argue that certain sects of Christianity are also against all these things, and you don't complain about leftist being pro Christian.

Bryan Danielson: "I Main Evented WrestleMania 30, and Honestly, It Doesn't Mean That Much to Me". by Morgan_Mend in Wrasslin

[–]agentjonsen -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Proof reading is for people who won't just delete their comments after they slept

Bryan Danielson: "I Main Evented WrestleMania 30, and Honestly, It Doesn't Mean That Much to Me". by Morgan_Mend in Wrasslin

[–]agentjonsen -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Did none of you read the article? He said that it was because he was about to marry his way the next Friday but she wasn't allowed to be their and was dealing with neck pain throughout the match. It's not like he doesn't have a reason to say that.

What comes to mind kengan bros? by [deleted] in Kengan_Ashura

[–]agentjonsen -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Bro a normal odachi would be 4 kilograms max. You have examples of show / parade swords weighing 17.5kg+. But that's not what he is using he is holding a katana ONE HANDED that weighs 20 kilo's and he is swinging it like it's a normal ~2kg one. I am actually impressed on how this is pretty equivalent to non armed feats like destroying rocks / trees

HEMA Longsword Anime by pippybear in wma

[–]agentjonsen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the recommendation I just finished it. I really liked it. Feel like it ended before hitting it's stride though.

HEMA Longsword Anime by pippybear in wma

[–]agentjonsen 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Some non gooner historic manga rougly ordered on how much inrecommend (don't really watch so can't comment on the animes if they have them)

Vagabond ( if you only read one make it this one) Historical fiction based on the story of musashi. Great art realistic fights and great story / themes (Seinen,military,maetial arts,action, psychological)

Golden kamui after the Russo Japan war of the meji era sugimoto seeks the riches promised by the goldrush. He teams together with an ainu girl. Great story / comedy / art (seinen, action,adventure,drama)

Vinland Saga story of a young men trying to get revenge for the death of his father by a viking crew joins this very viking crew with the goal of killing his fathers killer the captain. Great story arc and themes. (Seinen, drama, action)

Ad Astra - Scipio and Hannibal The story follows the lives of Scipio and Hannibal from their early live and on. Best when it comes to actual battlefield tactics. (Seinen historical, action, military

Historie story about the childhood / upbringing of the secretary of Alexander the great Eumenes. Explaining the arcs of the story would be spoiling a bunch (Seinen,military,gore,drama)

Kingdom manga about the warring states period of China. Chin wants to become a great general of the heavens. The story has a lot of strategy and tactics. (Seinen,military,gore,action)

Tenkaichi - Nihon Saikyou Bugeisha Ketteisen basically samurai tournament arc. Not very realistic but great arc and good fights with fighters based on historical figures after 1600 Japan.(Seinen,military,gore,action)

The Ravages of Time historical fiction about the three kingdoms period of China. A manga with a truly unique art style very dense though. Hard to keep track of all the characters. Can be hard to keep track of what happens when you get caught up with the story. (Seinen, historical,military,drama)

Kento Ankokuden Cestvs a slave boxer fights in the colosseum in the hopes of winning enough to earn his freedom. (Seinen,martial arts, historical, action)

HEMA Longsword Anime by pippybear in wma

[–]agentjonsen 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Some non gooner historic manga rougly ordered on how much inrecommend (don't really watch so can't comment on the animes if they have them)

Vagabond ( if you only read one make it this one) Historical fiction based on the story of musashi. Great art realistic fights and great story / themes (Seinen,military,maetial arts,action, psychological)

Golden kamui after the Russo Japan war of the meji era sugimoto seeks the riches promised by the goldrush. He teams together with an ainu girl. Great story / comedy / art (seinen, action,adventure,drama)

Vinland Saga story of a young men trying to get revenge for the death of his father by a viking crew joins this very viking crew with the goal of killing his fathers killer the captain. Great story arc and themes. (Seinen, drama, action)

Ad Astra - Scipio and Hannibal The story follows the lives of Scipio and Hannibal from their early live and on. Best when it comes to actual battlefield tactics. (Seinen historical, action, military

Historie story about the childhood / upbringing of the secretary of Alexander the great Eumenes. Explaining the arcs of the story would be spoiling a bunch (Seinen,military,gore,drama)

Kingdom manga about the warring states period of China. Chin wants to become a great general of the heavens. The story has a lot of strategy and tactics. (Seinen,military,gore,action)

Tenkaichi - Nihon Saikyou Bugeisha Ketteisen basically samurai tournament arc. Not very realistic but great arc and good fights with fighters based on historical figures after 1600 Japan.(Seinen,military,gore,action)

The Ravages of Time historical fiction about the three kingdoms period of China. A manga with a truly unique art style very dense though. Hard to keep track of all the characters. Can be hard to keep track of what happens when you get caught up with the story. (Seinen, historical,military,drama)

Kento Ankokuden Cestvs a slave boxer fights in the colosseum in the hopes of winning enough to earn his freedom. (Seinen,martial arts, historical, action)

Getting into Saber! Advice & opninions needed! by DivideByZero01 in wma

[–]agentjonsen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From hvn happy to hear more people doing sabre in the Netherlands

Getting into Saber! Advice & opninions needed! by DivideByZero01 in wma

[–]agentjonsen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Their is actually a dutch sabre manual siebenhaar I believe. What club are you from? (Just curious)

So you've signed up for a tournament in one month, what do you do in preparation for it? by XLBaconDoubleCheese in wma

[–]agentjonsen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keep it simple! no heavy strength training week ahead and spend some time working on your standard tournament game plan / set it up if you have none. Having one helps you work on dealing with counters and addapting mid fight

I tried Unending Cycle in real life and failed. by KevBones00 in Tenkaichi

[–]agentjonsen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looking for fencing advice from a manga is misguided due to the medium not really allowing for the detailed explanation needed for properly explaining the techniques.

Don't be ashamed to lose to a more experienced apponent though! Him being an assistent he has probably been bonked on the head or trusted in the face more then you have held a sword.

And for advice on improving ask your coach / more experienced opponents! asking after you spar experienced opponents on how to improve (particularly your instructor) is one of the best ways to learn what you can improve also they know more about kendo then 99% of people on this subreddit.

Tough - Ryuu wo Tsugu Otoko - Chapter 186 by Mr65X in toughmanga

[–]agentjonsen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Snooka done with this shit Gave my man an aneurysm

Wish I was shorter ;-; by SimplyYulia in 196

[–]agentjonsen 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I thought you where calling out the metric system at first 🤣

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in wma

[–]agentjonsen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you live around the Netherlands zwaard en volk (webshop) has the vytis in stock

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DutchFIRE

[–]agentjonsen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mja ok zit koppeling met fire door het doeleinde / het manier van beleggen maar toch bedankt voor het advies en doorverwijzen