Fighting with Quarterstaffs

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Water. Earth. Fire. Air. Long ago the four nations lived together in harmony, then everything changed when Brian and Jason got to use quarterstaffs.
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[@guano524]

“You wouldn’t deprive an old man of his walking stick”

[@davidcarson7855]

and the old man is still armed with an effective weapon --I usually carry either a knobkerry (South African shilleleagh) or a hickory jo

[@bradleycaldwell4774]

I prefer a white oak jo staff for my edc

[@dafoex]

You wouldn't deprive me of mine, either. We Dwarves like ours heavy and... sharp! *leans against battleaxe*

[@anythinggoes1983]

I just riveted a halberd head onto my walking staff

[@bradleycaldwell4774]

Just got me a hickory job its a little heavier than my white oak jo but Frankly I like it better....feels more powerful

[@EurikaKoli]

It's really funny that not knowing much about a quarterstaff, it was my hypothetical weapon of choice and I always got made fun of because of it. Respect the stick, friends.

[@RobotsPajamas]

Plus when you learn stick fighting skills you could defend yourself with stuff around you like pool sticks or brooms or what have you. :D

[@akirandrake414]

Why do you think martial arts teachers have sticks.

[@akatheraven69]

Spear was the world's most popular weapon for a reason 😁

[@powerpug964]

@@akatheraven69 it was easy to make yet very effective

[@spartin1173]

The spear in military use was always more I'm gonna hide behind this shield and jab repeatedly

[@beawolfe]

Knowing that I could have killed my friends with the metal-capped painters' stick I carried around as a kid while pretending to be a mage is a retroactively terrifying thing

[@dksamaritan5200]

Indeed, momentum is a hell of a thing.

[@zanderdev57]

just wanted to say this even though its an old comment. a painters stick probably wouldn't have done the job unless it was a hardwood, and not that cheap wood they use for most handles. you certainly would have hurt them, but a firm strike is just as likely as snapping the stick, so don't feel too bad!

[@Chrissy8423]

"Students, who was the greatest blademaster?" "Jaerom, Gaidin" "Yes, Jaerom. He defeated a thousand masters in one on one combat. He was defeated only once. By a farmer wielding a quarterstaff. Remember what you saw here today." And I think that's the part in WoT where Mat cemented his place as my favourite. Quarterstaffs wreck.

[@chealey5673]

Came here looking for this comment

[@cassics8285]

I literally found this video because of that scene!

[@mmccrownus2406]

“Hammar moved to stand beside Galad, still groaning on the ground and trying to push himself up. The warder raised his voice to shout, “Who was the greatest blademaster of all time?’ From the throats of dozens of students came a massed bellow. “Jearom, Gaidin!” “Yes!” Hammar shouted, turning to make sure all heard. “During his lifetime, Jearom fought over ten thousand times, in battle and single combat. He was defeated once. By a farmer with a quarterstaff! Remember that. Remember what you just saw.” During his lifetime, the greatest blademaster fought over ten thousand times, in battle and single combat. He was defeated once. By a farmer with a quarterstaff! Remember that.” ― Robert Jordan, The Dragon Reborn

[@finnmacky7106]

When I read that I thought it was interesting. Then I went on KZbin and saw there were videos of staff ( or spear) vs sword and saw it was true. Matt, by far was the most interesting character.

[@alansmithy85]

Bo/Quarter staff is quite deadly. It's always overlooked and underrated.

[@ModernRogue]

Agreed!

[@LuisGonzalez-yv6kn]

Alan McGowan kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGi3qWOmiMqDiJo The guy on the left is the one to look at. (Grand Master Odo)

[@immortalwolf3055]

too true friend, it can also be easier to pick up and learn than other weapons, but still a long road to master it.

[@FyremaelGlittersparkle]

It's so true. And it's so wonderful to see how much of the footwork and the methods of "controlling the line" translate to my fencing training from years ago and how so much of the technique translates so effortlessly over to other weapon systems. Its like if you master the quarterstaff, you almost automatically have a leg up on other fighting styles. No wonder Silver and Swetnam, among others, called it the greatest of the melee weapons.

[@bengrandstaff6971]

Yea the points don't matter only the length.

[@imugi-16]

You guys did this way better than Mattpat. He went to a stunt coordinator, and probably would have been better off not learning anything. But you guys actually went to a HEMA instructor and learned proper combat techniques. Good on you.

[@mr.voidroy6869]

Matt pat. Goes to whatever conforms to his narrative. If you want Ann answer you will find it

[@ericschwab409]

If your quarter staff is adorned with an appropriately sized copper pipe coupling, one epoxied on each end of the staff it is still light, but the staff won’t split, splinter or wear down on the end. Plus, the end packs a much more robust striking end that leaves a memorable impression on whatever gets schwacked.

[@RacingMeyer8]

Will bend... memorably

[@VestigialHead]

+ Eric Schwab What you say is true - only issue would be for people living in countries where weapons are restricted. If you have something that looks like a weapon the police will confiscate it. So a piece of heavy dowel does not look like a weapon unless you put the metal ferrules on each end.

[@LuckySketches]

Thumbs up for "schwacked".

[@Blaisem]

It's not gonna be that memorable of an impression if it knocks them out though :P

[@oljo0527]

R o b u s t Can you fight with a toolbox?

[@GanonGhidorah]

You guys forgot Daffy Duck; "Ho-ha-ha; Guard, Turn, Parry, Dodge, Spin! Ha-Thrust!"

[@ModernRogue]

Of course!

[@polemayo5796]

mom: what r u watching? me: four adult men playing with they'r sticks

[@jamesazerbam74]

"sticks"

[@maddox9001]

@Michael Vinsonhaler WOW!!! CONGRATULATIONS YOU GOT THE JOKE!!!

[@Coentjemons]

Phrasing ^.^

[@QuandariusBingleton]

Their

[@tttITA10]

This is the best quarterstaf hema introduction video I've found on KZbin. Teaching to some real students, who would question stuff and ask for explanations, as well as showing the two people drills really helped structuring the lesson in a way that makes sense. Liked it.

[@dubfox1691]

Fandabi Dozi does some good stick work

[@thelordchancellor3454]

“And this is Midgard?” Yes, Jason, we are in Midgard at the moment.

[@TheStrangerous]

PVEntertainment Heh

[@thelordchancellor3454]

Jason Murphy heheheh

[@evannibbe9375]

“I found these in a place on Midgard called ‘Texâs’; I call this one ‘Des’ and this one ‘Troy’”

[@llama_v2]

This is Midgard > this is America

[@davidcarson7855]

I graduated from PVHS in 1980

[@carsonrush3352]

There's a saying in the book series "The Wheel of Time" that the greatest swordsman will lose every time to a farmer with a quarterstaff (i.e. a competent quarterstaff wielder).

[@NoahNelson-Smith]

Carson Rush It doesn't say that, it says that the only time one of the greatest swordsman in recorded history lost a fight was to a peasant with a quarterstaff.

[@emissarygw2264]

@@NoahNelson-Smith Can confirm. That peasant was a nasty bugger.

[@danielcox7629]

Little john in the flesh!

[@Funnywargamesman]

@@danielcox7629 Y~yeah!

[@johnthompson2167]

I just read that

[@NothingXemnas]

29:27 The extended range quarterstaves and spears provide is why they were such great weapons at the time. So simple, but if well mastered, they can prove to be a huge problem to the enemy.

[@shotintel]

Best quote: "There are no rules, it's a stick fight!"

[@kaitomas9873]

Love the video guys! In a world of cool swords, shields, and other blades, the Quarter Staff is almost always overlooked and underappreciated. It's just ironic that it is one of the most universally effective melee weapons ever. Lots of cultures figured out how effective the "big stick" was and adopted it. In Japanese and HEMA fencing, I have always had such a hard time fighting quarterstaff fighters with a sword. Cheers.

[@RagingPink]

Day 100: The "mead" has been sitting in the dark again. It has started making strange noises at night and I swear I have heard. 'Father' more then once. If only the Modern Rogue would make a part two of their damn video so i can silence the creature! Oh shit....I think i smell honey again.....

[@ericschwab409]

Alpha_Anti Gaming I made a batch of mead about twenty five years ago. I used 25 pounds of Colorado wildflower honey and claret yeast for a five gallon batch. It took about five years after bottling before the taste was what I considered good to excellent. My friends beg me to bring bottles of that mead to holiday parties. I’m down to the last four champagne bottles. I don’t know what was going on in the bottles with that mead, but if your mead is nasty, don’t dump it. Just let it be and it will work through it’s issues on it’s own. Honey is too expensive and precious these days to be wasted.

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I tried my first badge after the first month and its already great. Can't wait for the final taste.

[@micahphilson]

Anyone else can't help just watching the clock? It's fun to watch it in relation to real time.

[@ericschwab409]

Micah Philson No, clocks are a tool of Satan

[@tdolan500]

Yeah I was doing the exact same thing.

[@owengreengo3263]

Well now I am

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6*6*6 = 216 = 02:16

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Never realized it was a clock - I thought it was some kind of a signcall display...

[@Palthura]

Girlfriend broke up with me last night so now I’m on a Modern Rogue binge to feel like a manly man... I needed this 👌🏻 I’m good tho.

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Poor bud

[@ericschwab409]

Said like a true manly man. Best thing is to get on with life. Or day drink and write sci-fi novels.....

[@CWGminer]

Vape some alcohol from your homemade mead while you relax in your fortress guarded by people with deadly sticks and potato cannons.

[@Chief592]

My gf did that too. I’m not over her but I’m using KZbin to cope

[@ericschwab409]

Is there a direct correlation between KZbin watching and girlfriends leaving?

[@sleightlyhandy889]

* Lil John smacks a guy in the head with the staff * TURN DOWN FOR WHAT Also, what about Gambit and Robin, they both used staffs too.

[@RyanAggabao]

I clicked Like + Subscribe after that Lil' Jon reference. Also... I got the impression these guys aren't the comic book types.

[@isaaccollard8504]

Or Matt Cauthon

[@robertstine2457]

@@isaaccollard8504 I agree. He took on two swordsmen for the demonstration.

[@azechase6597]

@@RyanAggabao everyone knows who robin is though

[@dragonborn5832]

My pet rat Nocturnal passed away of illness yesterday, thank you Modern Rogue for uplifting my spirits by uploading this hilarious, happy, lovely, motivating content.

[@TheStrangerous]

Dragonborn Sorry for your loss, pal.

[@TehAdrenalinePickle]

Brandt teased us that the injury counter was going to be reset, and I figured it was going to be Brian like usual. But, once Brian got the hand protection on, I knew Murphy was going to be doomed...

[@Fluffisnoterm]

Listen to this individual folks, for they are wise beyond anything human.

[@micahphilson]

Way to go, Brian, that was one of the longer Days Since Last On-Set Injury counters yet! It almost had a chance!

[@haydenhoes12]

If its hard for 4 hours see a doctor

[@EspostiDaniel]

Doctors be like "Ohhhh yeeeah. Bring it to me!"

[@jonathonmulka8735]

@@EspostiDaniel ...

[@SuperYoshikong]

@@EspostiDaniel bruh

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@@EspostiDaniel ?????

[@NetKnowHow1]

Just stop taking those vitamins

[@immortalmecha8770]

Dude i knocked my brothers tooth out with a broom on accident while playing around softly, image a thrust to your jaw. No more lower jaw for you!

[@MaximillianRobesphere]

"When will you learn?"

[@brianwhitmore3985]

"You'll put your eye out kid"

[@replay4805]

Wondering when UK's going to ban wooden sticks as weapons.

[@doesitmatter1667]

RePlay “you got a tree license mate?”

[@magma2680]

David Niegowski "you got a walking stick license m8?"

[@gnostaoticanarchangautand]

"You got a toothpick license mate?"

[@trekt9641]

Moment you realize that Germany is even more brutal in "its a weapon"

[@trekt9641]

RePlay Is your Dog a terrorist if He Carries a stick

[@firefly5247]

Quarterstaves! Awesome! No one uses these in D&D because they use those awful double-ended weapon rules for some reason. See if you guys can check out someone who knows bojustu (the Asian martial arts style) - that's the one where you hold it in the middle, if I remember correctly.

[@TheStrangerous]

Derek Long I want to cover ALL of the fighting styles.

[@rasz]

dont forget the bullshido!

[@evannibbe9375]

“Bo staff” techniques also include the spinning.

[@jumanjicostco3248]

I use it as a Druid cuz I work with Shillelagh. Plus, it takes the form of a Scythe when I cast it. Does that count? xD

[@luisfelipegaravitocamacho6508]

just go kensei monk xD

[@philipjeong5662]

Now with the skills of blowdarting, parkouring, card throwing, nunchucking, quaterstaffing, Ju-Jitsuing and KRAV MAGA Jason can now finally be a real ninja.

[@Fluffisnoterm]

Shhhh, saying that angers the Lotus Society.

[@chaos_omega]

You didn't think to include ninjutsu in his ninja training!? They will always be able to claim he is not TRUE ninja! If he parades around, thinking he is master shinobi... They will roll up on him, touch his shoulder and say, "Omae wa mou shindeiru." Then his head will explode. Ninja magic is powerful, yo.

[@EthanGlueck]

I clicked off of a bunch of memes to watch this. That is how awesome these guys are.

[@connermcdonald5592]

Great to see another episode guys! Thank you all! This is my favorite KZbin series to watch so keep on making the great content!

[@TheStrangerous]

Conatron0 Thanks!

[@hazenstribling2646]

I am 8 seconds into the video I have already liked the video Now I can watch it in peace

[@Kasaaz]

I did not know I wanted a Staff Fighting Lil Jon. Now I very much do.

[@TheStrangerous]

John Delaney Coming this fall to FXX.

[@KainaX122]

What?! *smacks you with stick* OKAY!

[@C00T47]

Break it down bitch, lemme seee ya back it uup, bring dat ass down lower lemme see ya crank it uuup

[@halotrixzdj]

@@C00T47 I heard that in the Lazy Town remix...

[@robertlehnert4148]

"Actually, it's a buck and a quarter staff, but I'm not going to tell him that!" -- Daffy Duck

[@lightningandcloud]

the next one is gonna be you guys drinking the mead, in padded sumo costumes with gladiator staffs on a inflatable parkour course. gotta put all youve learned together somehow right and its reasonably safe with the super padding.

[@TheStrangerous]

lightningandcloud This is a brilliant idea.

[@BradleyHerrin]

I've loved all the weapons training episodes, but this one is my favorite. The quarterstaff is also my favorite weapon in D&D, so I might be biased.

[@idontcarewhatthenameis3964]

I love how jason got hit in his murphies and almost hit brian in the brushwoods

[@TheStrangerous]

i dont care what the name is lol!

[@ryancalkins4367]

5:48 "Don't get hit by the stick." Sound words of wisdom right there

[@vermanshane]

I love it when you guys train with this guy, really wanna go there someday.

[@BiscuitsBox]

I enjoy the episodes where Brian is genuinely terrified of something going wrong. That's really bad isn't it?

[@nymalous3428]

I really like the description below the video. I also love watching these videos that show how fighting was done with various weapons hundreds of years ago. The calm and technical aspect of the instruction gives the whole affair an overcast of authentic. Well done! (And I'm glad you guys found Anthony and Bryant!)

[@pasu2k]

It took 20 minutes for a Kilik reference, but it got there and I'm happy

[@TheStrangerous]

pasu2k I’m glad it made the cut!

[@MrLemonsplash]

You guys are almost done for a fully roguelike video

[@Nicholasjordanbergmann]

exactly why donatello was the best

[@airsoftluke17]

Nicholas Bergmann nah Leo

[@robgoodson7506]

as a man who has trained with the quarterstaff from the age of seven i can say that this is some of the slowest and well thought out training i've ever seen. i'm very impressed. i learned form a teacher who would drive us. i've had many injurys because i learned with focus on power and seed. this is way batter training. slow is smooth,smooth is fast.

[@rubarbcilantro7687]

"slow is smooth. smooth is fast." I like that. I don't think enough people appreciate that sort of sentiment. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/rquWgZWmhbdpers

[@TheStrangerous]

Glad to hear it!

[@26CW128Jake]

'Use the force Luke... I've ran out of lubricant.'

[@KusaneHexaku]

Martin_ Leong im not sure we are talking about wheel but sure

[@13jhow]

Hello Frankie Doyle.

[@kimsungii5121]

Just waiting for a new member ask "Why does my mask smell like watermelon..?"

[@Ra-218]

LOL Special wash. I hear it is 99.99% effective against covid...due to the distance rules.

[@nicolasmarquez1966]

I wanted to tell y’all that I got a high five from my English teacher cuz he was making mead in his closet. I recognize that he learned from you all

[@TheStrangerous]

nicolas marquez Ha! That’s great!

[@Imabeatyouman]

nicolas marquez I started myself

[@WalkerRileyMC]

Matrim Couthan from The Wheel of Time series. Took out two experienced swordsmen with a quarterstaff while he was recovering from a severe case of being cursed. He could barely stand and still won.

[@IMVADER2]

I've always been interested in this weaponstyle. I got this rake rod that lost the rake, great length compared to my height, and kind of been using that to practice

[@danm3047]

I wish I seen Brian teach fire confidence and the ballistics training when I was active duty in Army. THese guys can contribute to joe-proofing oursoldiers and first line responders!

[@nodeloliver6201]

Fighting Lil' John: Sir John of the clan Lil', you killed my father. Prepare to die. What!? I-I said you killed my father! Prepare to die! WHAT!? You make light of me? HAVE AT YOU! OKAY! *whap, whap, whap* You fight well. But my blood shall not stain the earth this day. It shall be you, sir knight, who will fall! What?! I said my blood will not fall this day! I will defeat you! WHAT?!? I SAID I WILL DEFEAT YOU! ARE YOU DAFT!? OKAY!! *spin, jab, twirl* (Lil' John's uses his ultimate attack: up, up, down, down, left, right, A, B, Start) *CLATTER* Y-you have bested me sir knight. Please, I beg you, my land, my riches; in exchange for my life. What?! I-I have fallen. Victory is yours. Please... spare my life. WHAT?! TAKE MY GOLD AND MY LAND! IN EXCHANGE, SHOW ME MERCY! DOST THOU AGREE?! YEEEEAAH! *Drinks krunk juice before riding off on a mystical dragon* EDIT: It needed something. Sorrynotsorry.

[@radioface4997]

This made me happy

[@plain7439]

HAHAHAH the video game cheat code was gold

[@glennmatthews758]

Why hasnt the modern rouge liked this comment yet

[@erbgorre]

couldve stayed within the general concept of the chappelle show skit, where at the very end he flawlessly articulates a complex sentence out of nowhere, just to show that he could at any moment if he so chose. only to then finish up with OKAAAYYY! once more -.-

[@Jimbo386000]

This channel randomly became one of my favorite channels. Hahaha I hadn’t even heard of it until yesterday and now I just can’t stop watching.

[@jacob.stalker8988]

Well you could call it “the stick of truth”

[@janome]

transmet reference?

[@ericward8459]

@@janome No, South Park game reference

[@merebear1728]

Videos from Modern Rogue are not only incredible addictive and entertaining but they are all also informative for when i'm writing my books! Thanks for the entertainment and education! Also, from following Historical Weapon's guild I've gotten a lot of incredibly helpful tips and information! Love y'all!

[@wanpakudanpu]

Now if you do sais, you will have done all the Ninja Turtles' weapons. I mean, if we count the paper nunchakus...

[@TheStrangerous]

wanpakudanpu I have some sais!

[@TheRusty]

Every hand weapon devised by mankind is just a fancy quarterstaff. Every ranged weapon just a fancy chucked rock.

[@dksamaritan5200]

Yes. From arrows to energy weapons, at the end of the day it's about moving matter at high speeds and slamming it into someone else.

[@averygillman4838]

Quarterstaff Heroes? Robin from the batman animated series and that blind guy from rouge 1 who I forgot their name

[@malogranatum4914]

Chirrût, I think. I believe he was a Jedi temple guardian or something.

[@psychedashell]

Little John and Robin Hood.

[@zuralani1]

Another (somewhat) famous fictional quarterstaff user is Ikkaku from Bleach. Technically he uses a spear that can turn into a three-section staff, but he usually uses it like a quarterstaff.

[@Vad3251]

This man, is the perfect human being, he knows how to use weapons *AND* make mead?

[@wepntech]

3 years later, and i'm still coming back to this vid from time to time.

[@kibordplays6109]

Can you mix the quarter staff skills and parkour skills? like using the quarter staff to polevault, or using it in parkour based combat?......................................... for research

[@kibordplays6109]

Also I had an idea

[@kibordplays6109]

Can you imagine a modern rogue rpg game? for mobile? where you use the skills learned from the Modern rogue and you have the personality from the parkour place and the jujitsu place and everywhere else and you use BRIAN’S D&D STORYLINE WHERE YOU ARE PLAYING AS EITHER JASON OR BRIAN AND YOU GO ON AN ADVENTURE TO SAVE BRANDT AND BRYCE FROM THE EVIL CLONES OF HITLER I’M GETTING SO EXCITED GUYS PLEASE DO THIS

[@kibordplays6109]

Also you could ride horses into battle with bows, picking up items through out your adventures in a sort of jetpack joyride style of art and have levels and unlockables

[@kibordplays6109]

and each time you die you get a day since injury counter starting from the last time you died

[@CWGminer]

Quarterstaff dueling on mustafar with parkour "It's over brushwood, I have the high ground!"

[@uisce2005]

A couple of times during your drills if you were to freeze frame you two are the spitting image of the manuscripts. You guys have a good teacher.

[@mistertwister2000]

Jason: *Switches to Darth Maul stance* Also Jason: *Immediately gets stabbed in the balls*

[@bdcochran01]

I researched and made one, years ago. You make for your size which means the balance point is where you hold comfortably at waist height. It never was an indoors weapon for that reason, even when people were shorter, hundreds of years ago. The reasons that it could beat sword., outdoors: 1. the ergonomically correct movements in using a folder knife, a fixed blade knife, sword, machete, escrima stick and entrenching tool are the same; 2. the quarter staff is longer than a sword. Distance = safety.

[@dksamaritan5200]

Yes, but momentum/Leverage is also key as well in quarterstaff, those strikes on the melon were terrifying.

[@warlock415]

Ho! Ha ha! Guard! Turn! Parry! Dodge! Spin! Ha - thrust!

[@justadummy8076]

There’s a reason the Spear is called the King of Weapons, it has all the upsides of a long stick plus a knife

[@chetmcgovern9985]

This is great! More MR, more Anthony, more medieval whoop ass lessons! I wonder what other weapons you could do. There's been the long sword, sword and shield, roundel, and now this.

[@TheStrangerous]

Chet McGovern I’m sure we can come up with more with AHWG.

[@yoko3182]

I'm so glad KZbin recommended this video. I'm writing a character whose main weapon is a staff, so this is extremely useful for me.

[@D14A11Z55]

The Modern Rogue is amazing but based on the comment sections the audience is just as amazing.

[@TheStrangerous]

Agreed.

[@mmccrownus2406]

From Chapter 24, “Scouting and Discoveries”: When he turned back, the quarterstaff in both hands before him, Gawyn and Galad were already waiting out where they had been practicing. I have to win. “Luck,” he muttered. “Time to toss the dice.” Hammar gave him an odd look. “You speak the Old Tongue, lad?” Mat stared back at him for a moment, not speaking. He felt cold to the bone. With an effort, he made his feet start out onto the practice yard. “Remember the wager,” he said loudly. “Two silver marks from each of you against two from me.” A buzz rose from the Accepted as they realized what was happening. The Aes Sedai watched in silence. Disapproving silence. Gawyn and Galad split apart, one to either side of him, keeping their distance, neither with his sword more than half-raised. “No wager,” Gawyn said. “There’s no wager.” At the same time, Galad said, “I’ll not take your money like this.” “I mean to take yours,” Mat said. “Done!” Hammar roared. “If they have not the nerve to cover your wager, lad, I’ll pay the score myself.” “Very well,” Gawyn said. “If you insist on it-done!” Galad hesitated a moment more before growling, “Done, then. Let us put an end to this farce.” The moment’s warning was all Mat needed. As Galad rushed at him, he slid his hands along the quarterstaff and pivoted. The end of the staff thudded into the tall man’s ribs, bringing a grunt and a stumble. Mat let the staff bounce off Galad and spun, carrying it on around just as Gawyn came within range. The staff dipped, darted under Gawyn’s practice sword, and clipped his ankle out from under him. As Gawyn fell, Mat completed the spin in time to catch Galad across his upraised wrist, sending his practice sword flying. As if his wrist did not pain him at all, Galad threw himself into a smooth, rolling dive and came up with his sword in both hands. Ignoring him for the moment, Mat half turned, twisting his wrists to whip the length of the staff back beside him. Gawyn, just starting to rise, took the blow on the side of his head with a loud thump only partly softened by the padding of hair. He went down in a heap. Mat was only vaguely aware of an Aes Sedai rushing out to tend Elayne’s fallen brother.I hope he’s all right. He should be. I’ve hit myself harder than that falling off a fence. He still had Galad to deal with, and from the way Galad was poised on the balls of his feet, sword raised precisely, he had begun to take Mat seriously. Mat’s legs chose that moment to tremble. Light, I can’t weaken now. But he could feel it creeping back in, the wobbly feeling, the hunger as if he had not eaten for days. If I wait for him to come to me, I’ll fall on my face. It was hard to keep his knees straight as he started forward. Luck, stay with me. From the first blow, he knew that luck, or skill, or whatever had brought him this far, was still there. Galad managed to turn that one with a sharp clack, and the next, and the next, and the next, but strain stiffened his face. That smooth swordsman, almost as good as the Warders, fought with every ounce of his skill to keep Mat’s staff from him. He did not attack; it was all he could do to defend. He moved continually to the side, trying not to be forced back, and Mat pressed him, staff a blur. And Galad stepped back, stepped back again, wooden blade a thin shield against the quarterstaff. Hunger gnawed at Mat as if he had swallowed weasels. Sweat rolled down into his eyes, and his strength began to fade as if it leached out with the sweat. Not yet. I can’t fall yet. I have to win. Now. With a roar, he threw all his reserves into one last surge. The quarterstaff flickered past Galad’s sword and in quick succession struck knee, wrist, and ribs and finally thrust into Galad’s stomach like a spear. With a groan, Galad folded over, fighting not to fall. The staff quivered in Mat’s hands, on the point of a final crushing thrust to the throat. Galad sank to the ground. Mat almost dropped the quarterstaff when he realized what he had been about to do. Win, not kill. Light, what was I thinking? Reflexively he grounded the butt of the staff, and as soon he did, he had to clutch at it to hold himself erect. Hunger hollowed him like a knife reaming marrow from a bone. Suddenly he realized that not only the Aes Sedai and Accepted were watching. All practice, all learning, had stopped. Warders and students alike stood watching him. Hammar moved to stand beside Galad, still groaning on the ground and trying to push himself up. The Warder raised his voice to shout, “Who was the greatest blademaster of all time?” From the throats of dozens of students came a massed bellow. “Jearom, Gaidin!” “Yes!” Hammar shouted, turning to make sure all heard. “During his lifetime, Jearom fought over ten thousand times, in battle and single combat. He was defeated once. By a farmer with a quarterstaff. Remember that. Remember what you just saw.”

[@wulfila99]

Still need to see them do Messer and rapier

[@HistoricalWeaponsGuild]

MetalViking Don't worry, it's on the list. Saber might be, too.

[@wulfila99]

Austin Historical Weapons Guild Polish Saber? * hopeful *

[@Orgikan]

Rondel + ringen

[@HistoricalWeaponsGuild]

We haven't started it yet, but we're looking to start playing with something in July or August as schedule allows. We'll have to see what we stumble into.

[@jasonallen3749]

I've been waiting so long for another Medieval Rogue video! Glad to see you guys back in the historical weapons guild

[@pogeman2345]

Awwwww no twirling and twisting? D&D has lied to me...

[@EngineerMK2004]

The first thing I tell my students, if you twist your hands, you die.

[@odishannah6792]

look at the Asian stile for that.

[@1218Draco]

I can see movements from AC Unity when using a long-range weapon. One finisher is underhand to head, overhand to chest, then using your shoulder & a spin, 360 swing into the guy’s head

[@jakemachado3612]

Back in my day we fought with half staffs and they were TWICE the size

[@Fluffisnoterm]

Uphill, in the snow, both ways!

[@andrewcarlson7637]

Imagine the size of a full staff! - says everyone seeing only two cashiers at Walmart.

[@NurseCait]

Yes! Yes! I've been hoping for a quarterstaff episode! Thank you Modern Rogue!

[@TheStrangerous]

Caitlin Jane Enjoy!

[@speedfingers1234]

Lil' Jon fighting with a staff would be epic.

[@Epicmonk117]

There’s a reason why blunt weapons and polearms were so popular in medieval warfare

[@timothyzorn1534]

You guys are flipping awesome. I'd love to see more software/hardware security stuff - maybe an episode on wireless hacking and software-defined radios. Also, if you guys ever need a Senior Software Engineer well-versed in pretty much anything related to software, let me know :P

[@greensmurf221]

The quarterstaff is all about re-directing the energy. Move that, and you win the fight.

[@xavierh.5102]

Staffs and Spears* are my 2 favorite types of weapons and yet some of the most underappreciated. I would love a video on 2 handed/shield and spear fighting, even if it isn't as complex and exciting. *maces are cool too, nothing beats a good skull clunk. :P

[@TheStrangerous]

Xavier H. All of that would be so fun.

[@_zedf656]

"Just grab a big stick and hit people with it." bursted out laughing that was great

[@imdead1122]

You forgot robin from *teen titans*

[@TheStrangerous]

King Ugandan knuckles Awwww man. How could I forget him??

[@josephschadler9443]

And Gambit from X-Men (sort of)

[@theghoulishdude6421]

Not to forget about Sun Wukong and Son Goku

[@oompaloompagrande]

@@theghoulishdude6421 to be fair, the god Sun Wukong predates English quarterstaves by ~200 years.

[@theklefkiauthority6504]

Aang from avatar the last airbender shorta sure it's a flying stick but still a stick

[@warrenchapoton2089]

I"m warning you. I'm armed with a... a stick! -Trevor Belmont

[@connorforce01]

29:30 - 29:41 Probably why the Polearm dominated the battlefield and swords were the backup.

[@mitchlacasse361]

I took Kung Fu for 8 years, I learned a few weapons, the tonfa, the sai, but my favorite weapon to learn is the staff, I love the reach and, versatility, and fluidity of it

[@shmander]

its: crush you're enemies, see them driven before you and then hear the laminations of their women

[@shmander]

I did mispell Lamentations though...

[@tyenora]

@@shmander You hear them laminate, and then later they staple.

[@dilanlimoncostelos2]

Literally got here because I am a nerd waaay too into Dungeons and Dragons and I was trying to figure out why the quarterstaff wasn't a finesse weapon in the game ("finesse" being, a weapon you can use with either your dexterity or your strength). This made me understand why. A bo and other stick-figthing weapons from the orient are lighter, shorter and are meant to blend with the wielder's jumps and quick movements. The quarterstaff is this huge pole that grounds you in place, forcing you to stand your ground, mostly using your feet to shift your position and gradually cover more distance as you launch quick, powerful thrusts to bash your opponent's face in xD

[@JayQuek]

Does the modern rogue love me?

[@TheStrangerous]

Jay Quek Yes.

[@ModernRogue]

You know it.

[@JayQuek]

* blushes *

[@loganm881]

It Is decidedly so

[@patrickhodson8715]

This thread is so wholesome I literally said “awww” when I saw the first two replies were Jason and Brian

[@karnak1023]

Brian, the quote is "To crush your enemies -- See them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women!"

[@jaydonvermillion99]

You should learn to fight with escrima sticks

[@TheStrangerous]

Jaydon Vermillion It’s on the list.

[@jaydonvermillion99]

Don't forget to do the Krav Maga episode on 4/1

[@nxxynx5039]

Person with spear: poke poke Idiot with glorified broomstick: fuckin dead

[@TheEraihiryuu]

Poor Jason. Abused co-host. The screaming Jason gif came to mind when he got nailed... Hope you get a hazard pay bonus, Jason. **tips hat to a brave brave man**

[@TheStrangerous]

Eh. I'm resilient. :)

[@odawgie6847]

"There are no rules, it's a stick fight"

[@aidanhemphill389]

The mokey king, son wukon, weilded a quarterstaff that was a collum from the dragon's home

[@josephwallis8965]

Staff martial arts training are beautiful to watch, Bo staff is easily disarmed by shield or double swords though. Happy to see grown ups to enjoy their time this way.

[@RebelRhiannon]

This is my favorite martial arts weapon, I won second place with a quarterstaff in weapons division state championship. Really want to learn how to use the sai though

[@tommothedog]

Quarter Staffing is an English Sport. A Quarter staff is a spear without the tip hence it's historical importance to the English

[@invertMASA]

Now I really want to see Lil John beat some people up with a Quarterstaff.

[@religiousotaku9926]

Considering that Musashi Miyamoto used a wooden boken repeatedly and would win duels to the death...it can be deadly