Focused Longsword Sparring - Sept 2023

[@bluebomber81]

Once I noticed the rain it was such a vibe. Seems so cool to have a spot like that. 😮

[@robinswords]

It was very thematic

[@indlocksley]

Tomfoolery is always apart of my fighting style.

[@apolloisnotashirt]

Looking for suspect that was seen walking around this corner, first name Tom last name Foolery.

[@Dexok123]

super fascinating to watch this stuff in motion, its one thing to discuss technique but to see it employed in the moment is completely different

[@jonharker9028]

Great tunes and a great showing! Seems like you got to hit those goals!

[@DarukaEon]

Jazz and swords? I dig. 🥰

[@thewooz7398]

I've been doing HEMA for so long that the idea of switching guards to keep your opponent always guessing is a stroke of genius I had never considered.

[@MrArmoredSoul]

Maaaan, now i want more jazz bar swordfights

[@TheFencingFox]

Love the bgm! First comment! 💚🦊

[@pangopod2969]

Love the concept !

[@kevinlin92]

It's always nice to watch sparring videos because you offer something to aspire to. You are both exceedingly nimble. Your sparring partner has the same hard shell gloves that I do, but I find them cumbersome and awkward - getting in the way of my zwerhau and changing my edge alignment. Meanwhile he looks like he's able to execute cuts, binds and transitions just fine, so it must be an issue of skill on my part. Thanks for the insight! I will continue to drill more (and do more general fitness conditioning, since there is a massive speed differential in what I can do and what I'm seeing here).

[@theendoftheworld9921]

Great ending exchange i agree

[@slam660]

Would love to see more sparring

[@martinkrauser4029]

Swing music? I see what you did there 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@CayVlor42]

Fantasy writers often describe sword-fighting as a dance. I think they’re wrong; sword-fighting looks more akin to a game of chess

[@Plutonic_Blue]

That’s how a lot of martial arts fights are. It’s not a lot of flashy shit, it’s usually not very pretty and very fast but the mental games is actually insane. To the untrained eye, it just looks like two dudes swinging a sword hoping something lands, but in reality it’s a whole game of chess going on in their minds. It’s beautiful fr.

[@bapydev]

woooooow

[@TheRexisFern]

Do you tell each other your personal goals for the training session?

[@robinswords]

I think I mentioned mine. They didn't state any.

[@TheRexisFern]

@robinswords heard! Only wondered because if you mentioned your focus before the fight, you might accidentally influence their attention. On the other hand, it's helpful to have someone watching your intent with a pre-knowing eye. 🤔 I'm always interested in other people's approach to learning and teaching!

[@robinswords]

@@TheRexisFern For sure. Sometimes I'll tell them I'm working on something, but not what it is I'm doing. Not that I think any of my clubmates would maliciously try and counter play, but it helps to get them behaving totally normally.

[@HessianLikeTheFabric]

I feel like I recognise the location. Is this the Triangle Swords Guild or something? I feel like a collab with another KZbinr I watch, Sensei Seth, happened there. Might just be the similar tables though

[@robinswords]

Yes, that's us. I'm actually in his video 🙂 I'm the last person he spars before Kurt.

[@HessianLikeTheFabric]

@@robinswords That's an overlap I never expected :3 I hope you all enjoyed it

[@Emeraldo95]

@robinswords what shoes are you wearing?

[@lilduckyisopod9448]

Hey Robin! What would you call your Crest? I'm thinking about using it across any game that'll let me make my own logo. Could call it the "Crested Robin.", which sounds cool but is a little on the nose. Also, love seeing it on your face guard.

[@spiritoss5639]

Yo where'd you get your sparring coat from? It looks great

[@dylansylvester4719]

But have you mastered the art of wheres the sword?

[@eatburbger]

hey have you tried broken edge vr, its really cool as a melee pvp game

[@robertbeier5521]

Is your opponent using the sigi king shorty or standard?

[@robinswords]

I believe it's a shorty.

[@DeviousLong]

I think you would really enjoy Half Sword on steam

[@aeugheh4330]

You know how in many combat sport, bare handed or with a weapon (incl. modern fencing), it is said to never cross your legs for balance. However, as I just observed, it does not seem to be common practice in medieval fencing. Why is that?

[@robinswords]

When the feet cross, it's typically a fleeting prelude to an abrupt and powerful unwinding of the hips. Think of the crossing as akin to winding a spring. The hips then snap back, pivoting and arriving forcefully back to a normal position.

[@adampalermo5791]

How long is the blade on your Sigi Standard?

[@NuggetsForBrains5]

are those the aztec pants from x-martial?

[@robinswords]

I think they're just wearing SPES

[@NuggetsForBrains5]

@@robinswords what are those spats youre wearing underneath your pants

[@nbshftr]

i love the videos but please get a better camera

[@Mr.pickles9]

this duel Is too good for this bullshit background music

[@Mattsavage69]

Sword fighting seems to be more about luck than skill. There are too many variables.

[@BasedR0nin]

Looks like Italian style