Beginner Sword & Buckler Tips and Drills from a Gold Medalist

[@DreamTravelerZenddrex]

I may not be in HEMA (though I really wish I was), but stuff like this really helps me put realism in combat into my stories and campaigns. That and I find medieval weapons and martial arts absolutely fascinating.

[@OnyxXThePunch]

Start a club bro if you wanna get into it jump right in

[@CZuskia]

Same here, Dream. I'm not near any HEMA clubs in my country, so I can't really practice HEMA. But when I do text-based roleplay, I use a lot of this in fight sequences!

[@MrVelyx]

no one in my fencing group knows very much about Sword and Buckler. So thank you for the opportunity to learn smth.

[@johnedgar7956]

Thanks for the video. I know I'm late to this party, but I've wondered for the longest time how exactly "such a tiny shield" is used. Just found your channel and subscribed...and I wish there was a HEMA group near me. Thanks!

[@Quodge]

Sword and buckler is where it's at.

[@TwentythreePER]

I'm very grateful you made this video. Sword and buckler is the most interesting to me and what I want to learn to do. I will have to give these a try since I am new to swords in general and have never done any fencing but I really want to learn sword and buckler.

[@edwinpoon]

Give more Sword and Buckler lessons please!

[@devildave6246]

Damn near the whole video I couldn't figure out why the sword was pixilated lmao

[@Komican]

I was about to say something funny,but this is actually useful Need more this kind of video cause i think buckler is quiet fit in the modern day self defense situation

[@ajithsidhu7183]

More on this please

[@zethron1173]

I see alot of other videos with misguided techniques that are creating alot of artifacts. I'm glad I can watch this so I don't get my fingers smashed.

[@matthewclaridge8063]

Granted i've never done HEMA before (unfortunately) but I'm quite a good left handed sabreur (if i don't say so myself 😉) as i've fenced since I was a child. I can imagine having access to a buckler offering quite a few advantages. For example, parrying with a buckler would allow you to Riposte from an unorthodox/unexpected line of attack. Plus considering how common simultaneous or near simultaneous touches are in fencing (and I'm guessing swordplay in general). Access to any type of armour that gives you the ability to "to"take/tank" a hit (for want of better words) could make all the difference in a real life situation...

[@gabrielpottebaum5249]

Might I ask what equipment is used in this video? It wasn't in the description this time. I know of the blackfencer sharp simulator arming sword, but I don't recognize the buckler.

[@tomdutoit5591]

Second that. Looking for a buckler that is lighter than the good ole indestructible 'Cold Steel' buckler.

[@scottmacgregor3444]

@@tomdutoit5591 Well you probably won't find one made of steel. The various steel bucklers I've handled have all been noticeably heavier, even at a slightly smaller size.

[@tomdutoit5591]

Scott MacGregor Thanks for the heads up. Looks like I will attempt making a wooden one. Knowing my luck it will end up heavier too :)

[@paladinhansen137]

I like sword and buckler because I have an Albion Templar which is an arming sword and a buckler would complement it well. What is a good buckler you would recommend?

[@stephenkime5946]

one thing to consider is that a hard steel buckler can on occasion cause damage to the sword. if you have an albion sword might be a better investment to get a cold steel Synthetic buckler. They're cheap and durable and will not damage your expensive sharp arming sword.

[@Fang_and_Fire]

The 9 or 12 inch buckler? Which pieces are used in this video?

[@lunar2328]

The kicking open the door is just stiking while passing through half shield and crutch

[@astronautabr7822]

Cadê os BR?

[@alisonventura6653]

Me chamou?

[@austinbogle8795]

So here's a dumb question, I don't see anyone trying to use a hammer and a buckler ever. Is there a reason for that?

[@MrDp2u]

What are the pros and cons in using a gladius and buckler being that it would be more thrusting and piercing?

[@spanishinquisition7623]

You’re gonna lose so much reach with a gladius, assuming by gladius of course you mean the ancient Roman gladius. Because of reach lost is gonna be one thing and then I think certain obsessios for I.33 are gonna be less effective because they generally benefit from having a great deal of blade to work with. As for thrust vs cut you should be able to find purchase with both even if you’re using a gladius. I’m not entirely sure what would be compelling you to use a gladius and buckler anyways? Is it a reenactment thing, or something else?

[@MrDp2u]

@@spanishinquisition7623 Sometimes we end up with odd components and we ask "What if?" Maybe a new post-apocalyptic street fighting combination to emerge? Nonetheless, thank you for your valuable input.

[@spanishinquisition7623]

@@MrDp2u fair, it's fun to ask questions like that.

[@bemusedalligator]

what armor do you wear while sparring?

[@flyingfox09]

Are the ridges on that sword there to help simulate the "sticking" of sharp swords when they cross?

[@jaketheasianguy3307]

Yes, those synthetic swords are called sharp simulator. You could find them on black fencer website

[@jeffreycierniak8536]

Great video! I'm just about to start studying sword and buckler but many of the videos and the I.33 manual dive right into complex sequences instead of good fundamentals and general technique.

[@羊-r7t]

Love the contents But Im still waiting for a dagger video

[@JBerry-ec7ck]

I'm using this for Swordsman VR so I can die less, thanks! 😂

[@CindyAvelino]

Thank you!!

[@MLMcQuown]

A truckload of useful technique in a pocketful of time! Well done and very useful!

[@DerHerbman]

MOOOORE Buckler please!

[@generaldiego]

Fantastic

[@woodslore8537]

Starting to learn messer and buckler. What is a good size buckler. I had planned on making one roughly 14 to 16 inches in diameter

[@StarBoundFables]

Great advice, Steve, thanks!

[@ronmccarty7537]

Nice!!!!

[@mr.jeffmann376]

My hot take on melee weaponry is that its really not that hard to understand attacking with one

[@dude4real9455]

It's all well and good, but what people really want to know is... Is he a gold medalist?