Foam Sabre Sparring - Max vs Peter [HEMA]

[@July__Frost]

Nice sparring video, at always, and I am glad to see you back guys. It is also very cool to see that somebody use inside guard as engagement guard too, as I often prefer

[@historyandsabre]

Thanks a lot. I tend to use it less than outside guard when engaging the opponent but it's definitely useful!

[@stewartgaudin2023]

These sparring videos are very informative. Thank you for posting.

[@historyandsabre]

Thanks, appreciate it. You're welcome!

[@chrismorgan1336]

Would be good if the 'boffers' had some electronics in them to give metallic clangs and tings when struck.

[@historyandsabre]

Hah, you can get sound effects with replica lightsabers.

[@DecoyJayc]

Very clean

[@historyandsabre]

Thank you!

[@twerchhausabre9369]

I'm glad to see you're back! I always love watching your content, ever thought about doing more videos on smallsword? Cheers and Grüße aus Berlin, Djordje :)

[@historyandsabre]

Thanks a lot! Yeah totally, just have to find the time. It'll be coming at some point! :)

[@jonc4050]

Why aren't you doing spinning evades and twirls...... just kidding. I like how you treat the foam sparring as though it's a live blade. I've seen other channels , not gonna mention them, and there's all this jumping and spinning. Neither fencer is treating the foam as though it's real steel. Good stuff

[@historyandsabre]

My bad, I also should have used the Force and be spinning at my training partner while screeching like good old Sheev Palpatine! Cheers, appreciate the comment!

[@glitterglueblood]

what gear are you wearing in this video? :0 it looks really cool

[@historyandsabre]

Thanks! These are cheap 20€ shin guards from Amazon that I have replaced now and PBT historical fencing pants which are just black sport fencing pants. Cheers!

[@Susanoo0097]

how do you think using go now foam swords transition to actual steel sparring? i would also love to see more longsword sparrings (thats the weapon i train in)

[@historyandsabre]

The foam sabres are really good for low gear sparring at any skill level, which makes them ideal for beginners who own little equipment. They are *really* bouncy tho, so steel will feel different for sure. It's one tool of many :)