Guy with katana speaking, it's genuinely not that bad! Though I must point out that there is a distinct difference when fencing someone with a slight reach advantage (like in this case) or when fencing someone with a massive reach advantage like a feder. This may be an artefact of me having continuously practiced at a constant reach disadvantage for the past few months, but I genuinely do not find it *that* difficult to overcome in the context of a katana v longsword (if its a longsword). Then again, the style and leaning of the katana tends for it to go very deep in and make dedicated, committed strikes that nullifies that range difference. Let me know if you have any questions!

😂😂😂😂 We practice at a park! So it absolutely is a lovely vibe, very chill and relax swordfighting cafe kinda vibe. This is definitely more “sparring footage” than an educational vid for HEMA though, if you have any questions lmk! (I’m the katana guy)

@salex354 oh ok cool , it's nice to watch but I have no idea what are the rules and stances which look different, I m just a random pleb that find it really cool .

@ it’s a simulation of fighting so, if the blade touches you at any decent speed or you get poked, thats a hit! If you find it cool, there’s no reason you yourself cant join HEMA :)

Femme in question here. My fault for not reacting to him creeping the measure, the sword lengths are fine :)

And we have fun!

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yup, every sunday!

We start at 1pm!

we were 100% focused on dealing with the vikings with shields, and didn't even notice each other get picked off the stick is also simulated naginata, so it would be bladed; definitely kill shots

Well, we aren't always historically accurate, but we are historically inspired.

I'm the one in green, and we don't thrust towards the vikings' faces, but I was equally worried 😅

We take care of each other and work to ensure that we can play in a historically inspired manner. Come out and have fun playing with swords with us.

I was hoping dude realized it was a bad idea after almost having his eye poked but no, he’s just very convincing at going down for the count.

We are at Bickford Park every Sunday at 1pm. This park is just south of Christie Pits. Please contact us at: [email protected] We can guide you towards instruction in this activity.

We are located near Carlaw and Dundas in Leslieville.

Duelists for centuries disagree 😊

The rings have totally saved my hands. They are worth it when traveling to international tournaments.

We will make short videos to educate and inspire!

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I post all videos that are on my device.

At some point I will do analysis of each person. I will point out what they are doing well, and what they need to improve upon,