How to Fight with a Longsword

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[@ModernRogue]

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[@lilyliao9521]

àaaaaaaaaaaaa

[@DJ_Tuzo]

The Modern Rogue Now do katanas

[@drewdonovan3444]

Mr Toast no weaboo

[@iggiaronsson]

CUT!!!!

[@andrewstrongman305]

I want a deck of dragons. #Malazan

[@danoham10]

I love the way The Modern Rogue started off with stuff like "How to make a Manhattan" then it went to "How to make a smoke bomb" and now its just "How to plow up a car" and "How to fight with a long sword im half expecting the next episode to be "How to hide a body" or "how to stage a military coup"

[@ModernRogue]

At least one of those is on the list.

[@KILLKING110]

You should add How to take down the powergrid longterm.

[@PFish2322]

The best ways to execute those who oppose your fascist regime

[@ewenyap3018]

i hope its how to stage a military coup, i allready know how to hide a body.

[@danoham10]

good to know, you should do something from the Anarchists cookbook...

[@Arthiem]

"oh god another video about swords." then I Clicked it and was pleasantly surprised you got a Hema instructor instead of a movie instructor.

[@thomasfuller9843]

Lol

[@renze7133]

Thief: "Give me your money! I've got a knife!" Me: "That's not a knife.." *pulls out long sword* "This, is a knife!"

[@brendanswords4659]

Dik van Achteren *pulls out long "SWORD"* *claims its a knife*

[@SeraphimRoad]

Thief: "No, that's a sword. And if you are not royalty, you are not allowed to carry a sword. In the other hand..." pulls out a german kriegsmesser "...this...is still a knife!"

[@Zankaroo]

Then I pull out a bayonet attached to a rifle saying "this is a knife" then I shoot them.

[@_null9512]

Thief:*pulls out rocket launcher* This is a knife! Me:*pulls out plasma assault rifle* DiS iS a KnIFE!!!

[@autarch6376]

Thief: Pulls out a bardiche "An this is a bardiche"

[@masturch33z]

19:24 Fiore says "I would rather fight 5 times in armor than one time without because if you fail to block even one strike without armor, you are dead"

[@MaxHimbigger]

"Never grab the pommel." Then how are you supposed to end your opponent rightly?

[@j.wyliehartwell8769]

They did say you can through the pommel

[@davidrausch7941]

Bravo sir

[@allmight5564]

J. Wylie Hartwell I thought it was an amazing duel however Sir Heavy Pants kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXqcgIJvgs2Yi80 was good also even though it was clearly CGI. Definitely worth a watch.

[@j.wyliehartwell8769]

ALL MIGHT definitely the best Video game CGI fight scene I’ve watched even though I haven’t watched many.

[@allmight5564]

J. Wylie Hartwell well take it from me buddy there are not many good ones sadly. I think the lock down has made people more creative lol!

[@My2CentsWorth1]

1:36 "Throwing the pommel"This made me so happy!

[@zoneco9013]

And then they didn't throw any pommels :(

[@MM-vs2et]

He's a longsword coach, of course he probably watched it

[@gaabetzagooga5954]

END HIM RIGHTLY

[@cdgonepotatoes4219]

the joke just flew miles over their heads... well, gotta adjust my ending rightly aim

[@crownlexicon5225]

Same, dude, same

[@liquidwood4064]

"Are there horses?" "... Not here." "Yeah, but do they EXIST?" * confused silence * "... yes."

[@small_artist8218]

* confused silence * “ I think so.”

[@larrynivren8139]

Long-Sword-Fighters had THEIR HONOUR and horses or shields just were for cowards and NOT for them.....

[@Fluffisnoterm]

While I appreciate all the technical know-how and skill that goes into these episodes, from content, over filming, to editing, I love the fact that the Modern Rogue is basically two dudes doing whatever the hell they want while a camera records them. lol

[@puckmulligan]

Next episode: "How to take back the Holy Land!"

[@onyxtay7246]

DEUS VULT!

[@SylvanasWindrunnerResurrected]

First we need to learn how to use a ROMAN CATAPULT!

[@Euveiclaris]

Then we need the pope to guarantee that our souls will go to heaven

[@stevekjr9563]

DEUS VULT!

[@mid1429]

I played a warband mod set in that time I am the grand master of the tempers

As a HEMA-practitioner, it's always great fun to see the art getting exposure. Also, it's interesting to see different views on the same things I already know, because it gives me a deeper understanding of the techniques. Great video.

[@TheStrangerous]

Thanks! The HWGA guys are fantastic instructors.

[@ghostagent3552]

This is the first time I've seen the pose and the quillon, is this just me?

[@panzerhamster5814]

Yea! I'm doing Hema since about 8-9 month and it is interesting to see diffrent styles. Were i train we hold the sword on the pommel for more quicker faints.

[@profo4544]

I studied it, didnt have alot of experience but knew how to defend alot of vectors and how to counter, i also mixed things up and would run in at them set up a vector for me to counter and land a strike. I had some larp dude beat by just knowledge alone, and then he was like put on armor and starts getting in this wrestling squat behind his shield and like backing be down and would like close distance, but only really because he had his shield. I was like dude is this really what ur about ? If you really wanna study the art, practice the blade and becoming as fast and natural with it as possible, dont worry about styles or this and that. I came at the guy with a kendo style run in and nailed him, he was expecting me to stop and sit there and exchange with him lol. He had little knowledge on how to defend properly from every angle and vector, nor could reposte or counter much, i wasnt really impressed and this was supposed to be some LARPER like dude, but all they do is charge around in armor from what i can see, living in fantasy land. Learn how to defend every angle someone can attack you from, how to counter from those angles, footwork. Master all that and youll make people look stupid. Get a well balanced sword and learn its distance, but balance is important. And these arent longswords, these are like bastard or hand and a half swords, to me there not worth it, ur trading alot of weight for not that much distance wich is more important.

[@profo4544]

@@panzerhamster5814 Yeah, switching up stances is something i do. Im untrained by hema i know people who had some training tho, and have taught me quite well. Tho these swords in this video arent longswords, or what i would train with. These are like hand and a half swords or bastard swords, to me there not worth it ur trading alot of weight for not that much distance, someone with a lighter longsword it might be slightly shorter but itll be much lighter and hell be most likely able to get inside you quicker and more easier because of this, just like how short boxers with not much reach like tyson did, his style was around his frame, so he closed distance extremely well.

[@decoheth]

As a paranoid nerd who feels like they should be prepared for a situation where one day I may have to use swords to uphold my honour and vanquish foes (ultimately saving the world naturally ) , I love this so much. Please more like this

[@proudtitanicdenier4300]

HEMA is the way to go m8

[@JM-tp8if]

Yup. German longsword 4 life.

[@sanctumsomega]

Just keep a handgun handy ...

[@joemeatballs3694]

R A - swords dont need to be reloaded 😉

[@wyatts5645]

Joe Meatballs every weapon breaks at some point

[@Bart_133]

"This is Bjord's blade... He carries a really big blade!" AHAHAAHAHA - 3:52

[@ryanheinzen3450]

I love how Jason just has a death stare whenever he attacks Brain, the sign of true friendship.

[@StuartDinh]

Ryan Heinzen the infamous Jason murder look

[@MM-vs2et]

More like Jason's real attempt on killing Brian

[@zulu88888888]

My favorite part of the show is how educated and professional you guys are about everything you do!

[@ModernRogue]

Thanks!

[@Milkypandas]

GOATZulu4444 and how educated and professional the guys they get on show are too

[@zulu88888888]

Milkypandas I was actually sarcastic about them lol, they just always wanna run and gun

[@alfatazer_8991]

These guys sum up my first experience with historical fencing. The excitement, the exhaustion been through all that. Sparring really is a different beast than normal exercise doesn't matter how fit you are or how heavy you are, everyone gasses out at the end of that first minute!

[@RockerMarcee96]

Alfatazer at first yeah, sparring is when you realize that you may be able to run a marathon but your general fitness is still below what is required. Then you ease into it and end up with being able to do this for 30 minutes with minimal loss of effectiveness.

[@Skyisgoingbacktopluto]

@@RockerMarcee96 or a reversed experience like when I first started. Be me: Generally unfit Not athletic at all A total nerd Studies treatises for hours a day Can't even play dodgeball well (First bouts of sparring) Goes on for hours Incredibly good at it Uses it from now on as an athletic vent for frustration. Tired and sore at the end but completely willing to spar for as long as physically possible. Getting better, more courageous, cunning, smart and advanced by the day. Completely inversed athletic experiences in HEMA, it seems.

[@Its_Jonny_Boi]

I know Anthony; I just saw him at a longsword tournament yesterday. Great guy, really knows his stuff. He won 2nd place in rapier today as well, I believe.

[@MarkArandjus]

1:36 "throwing a pommel" HEMA geeks will get it. Anyway, great episode!

[@proudtitanicdenier4300]

BEST PART OF THE EPISODE

[@j.wyliehartwell8769]

End him rightly

[@Havelthegravel]

U gotta end them rightly

[@oldphe1733]

I see you too enjoy Skall

[@ghostcraft9343]

He asked the true question as well *BUT WHAT ABOUT DRAGONS?*

[@staindnirv]

Now the only thing I want is a Modern Rogue and Skallagrim colab

[@kieranfitz]

Korzik with a reply video from Matt Easton explaining the context.

[@Pellaeon159]

Or ShaDiversity, after his fans realize he already did said collab a year ago and Skall didnt notice.

[@proudtitanicdenier4300]

but then they would have to travel to the fictional land of Canada

[@staindnirv]

But, at least it would be the Vancouver area. There is a ton of cool stuff they could do there. Survival training, a lot of TV/Movies are shot there so maybe they could figure something out with that, meet up with Linus and do another crazy tech sort of thing. I'm liking the idea even more. Too bad it isn't very likely.

[@cadethumann8605]

Korzik I'd prefer they collab with sword's path. Like these guys, SP is a pretty chill guy who doesn't get all snobbish over incorrect/inaccurate swordplay like many others do. I am annoyed and sick of the fact it's hard to learn about swordsmanship without some guy like Skallagrimm, Lindybeige or shadiversity acting dramatic and haughty over artistic interpretation (it's one thing to point out like how SP occasionally does. It's another to be uptight about it, especially if it's over a weapon that is rendered obselete in modern day). But with Sword's path, he's a cool guy. Plus, I have heard that he is an even better fighter than Skallagrimm.

[@jon...5324]

1:37 END HIM RIGHTLY OMG

[@EDAN-VIRO]

jon burbach *cough* *cough* u play for honor *cough* *cough*

[@TheNinthGenerarion]

warden ending rightly is a historical saying but very uncommon

[@TheNinthGenerarion]

warden nice to see a fellow Warden

[@hughmungus4353]

@@TheNinthGenerarion indeed

[@thecryptidhunters3807]

As someone who sword fights and practices these techniques, I would have loved a second episode where they got into some more advanced stuff. ALSO I am very shocked when he grabbed the sword and said this is something you can do, the guys didn't freak and question that. For those wondering, yes, you can totally grab a sword by the blade and not get cut, but there's a technique to it.

[@tarkus8036]

1:36 This guy knows how to end people rightly

[@xSIMPLYxBEASTx]

AYY

[@tomislavnikolic5778]

@18:00 that step foward becomes much more important since not only you want to close the distance, but have the body follow the sword so it can support it more easily and through the whole swing. that's amazing

[@Medquill]

"If you're not courageous, fencing is not for you." Oh god, I love that line :D

[@NothingYouHaventReadBefore]

The line is actually: 'a fighter who lacks courage should find himself a rope and a tree'. Fiore dei Liberi was kind of a macho, as you can tell.

[@imstupid880]

I'm impressed, they even went with HEMA over SCA. Already doing better than MattPatt.

[@schechter01]

@@Nerdycopia the Society for Creative Anachronism

[@robertlehnert4148]

Or the Soceity for Cantaquerous Anachronists or Sword Carrying A-holes

[@robertmiller5735]

@@robertlehnert4148 I have you know I resemble that remark. LOL

[@kevis6310]

@@robertmiller5735 I like that, I'm stealing the one

[@notmyrealname2235]

Context? I'm confused

[@insederec]

I didn't expect this to be as comprehensive as it was. I also didn't know Austin had any HEMA stuff, but I should have expected it. Good vidya.

[@TheStrangerous]

Thanks! It was a great time filming it . . . but so very very hot.

[@Juhheli]

Best technique is..... POCKET SAND!

[@lorenzogiani7190]

juhheli The best technique is throwing a pommel

[@ashtonhoward5582]

Lorenzo Giani what the fuck is that from?

[@BeefBoy45]

CHA CHA!

[@suprqt]

Isn't it from King of the Hill?

[@Straightforward-iPhone-Tips]

FUCK

[@orangeyellow9695]

1.keep your distance 2. Unscrew the pommel 3.throw it at the opponent

[@TheCrimsonIdol987]

Once the number three, being the third number be reached, then lobbest thou thy pommel towards thy foe. Who, being naughty in my sight, shalt end him rightly.

[@Ben-bn8sh]

I really love it how interested you two are in almost EVERYTHING. And you really show it. Makes it even more fun to watch

[@ModernRogue]

Thanks man! We love doing this stuff.

[@MinecraftTestSquad]

36 minutes? Woo! Thanks for the long episode, this is gonna be great!

[@brabusmighty9458]

MinecraftTestSquad 34:35.

[@MinecraftTestSquad]

Eh, I was typing from memory. Also, this comment has more likes than any of my previous comments combined I think XD

[@imnotherenow200]

long video for long swords :P

[@Naytexo]

Even knowing these swords are designed for safety, it still makes me immensely nervous with Jason wielding that

[@mhilmyfauzi4523]

XyLo with that look on his face

[@pinionizzimo]

So, two hundred "END HIM RIGHTLY" comments and no "Feder wielding noobies with no protections whatsoever whacking at each other might not be the best idea, let's get them masks" Boy, wtf

[@jamesfirehummer3216]

welcome to HEMA

[@v_fencer]

@@jamesfirehummer3216 WTH. A hema practitioner would not say such thing. We would only agree with op's suggestion. Haven't you ever heard about that one coach who blinded his student?

[@matthewpham9525]

@@v_fencer I mean, we at least have two instructors here saying such things, it's not *too* out there in terms of HEMA.

[@taintedmyth0s636]

1:37 Did he just reference pommel throwing? I love this guy xD

[@alexanderbill252]

If I cant touch the pommel, how will I end my opponent rightly?

[@aroenweind7244]

Alexander Bill Only when he's running or at your mercy

[@zoeybrantner9570]

yeah........ that's sooo not true - I'm training HEMA and for most of the cuts you hold the sword with the second hand on the pommel (sry for being one month late but that statement just bothered me when I read it D: )

[@alexanderbill252]

It was a joke referring to throwing your pommel at the opponnent.

[@KalteGeist]

Depends on the source material and how the instructor interprets it. For instance Goliath shows a lot of close grips, while the Stimmer cuts in Meyer's book depict fencers with only a tentative grip on the very end of the pommel. I think it's safe to say this is one of those areas where it's impossible to be either right or wrong. Personally my hands travel all over the hilt while I fence depending on the cut I'm making, lol.

[@TheVulgarSkill]

Ms.3227a for example explicitly tells you not to grab the pommel as it serves as a counterweight. This is the only KdF source which in the text tells you how to hold the source, so for that tradition at least it's quite persuasive. Not to mention no pommel gripper has yet had much major success in high level cutting competition. That doesn't mean it's impossible, but it is harder to cut someone and train yourself to do it well.

[@TheSerbianEmperor]

Horses do not exist anymore Jason, don't be silly.

[@MrSignman65]

BUT WHAT ABOUT THE DRAGONS! Hello Shadfan.

[@Langharig_Tuig]

As someone who did fencing for a long time I'm surprised how the difference in being allowed to bind the swords makes it so much different. "let the sword lead you" had me screaming internally...

[@petritzky]

Well, the thing with Hema is, is that there are a lot of different approaches to it. And a lot of this had me screaming internally too. A lot.

[@Langharig_Tuig]

@@petritzky Don't we all do a lot of internally screaming during these times?

[@petritzky]

@@Langharig_Tuig I don't know about that internal, really close to just screaming right now.

[@Langharig_Tuig]

@@petritzky Stay strong brother. We'll get through this... by watching vids on KZbin!

[@thedarwinist672]

Why screaming?

[@LoriWolfcat]

“CCUUUTT!” 😹😹 Jason’s timing always catches everyone off guard.

[@exquisitemeat5845]

How many men has Jason killed to achieve a stare that intense?

[@switchdude5854]

Who needs notifications? I am on KZbin all day every day

[@dannydevito5859]

Toxic Zombies everyday bro?

[@somestranger6345]

every day bro with that Disney channel flow

[@somestranger6345]

same

[@soundninja99]

So you're not from Compton?

[@97hardbdy]

some stranger 5 mill on youtube

[@helvitishundur872]

I’ve always had a preference for long swords Now I need to find somewhere like this close to me. It looks awesome And the teacher is so chill I’d love to learn under his instruction

[@Freakmaster480]

I tend to prefer bastard swords. I just generally love versatility in anything I own and the ability to use it as a slightly worse single handed or two handed sword appeals to me.

[@ThornForTheWynn]

@@Freakmaster480 They're one and the same! Longswords can be used one-handed, and that was done in both Italian longsword stuff (Fiore, I believe) as well as from horseback. Longswords cover a huge range of sizes, blade lengths, balance between cutting and thrusting, and more, and there will be some more suited to one-handed use than others, but as a category they can be used in one hand.

[@loligooshimai]

I love those moments as a beginner fencer when your instructor does something like take control of your blade and you are kind of left in that mixed feeling of "THAT WAS AWESOME" and "AW SHIT I'M DEAD"

[@roguewhovian2637]

The modern rogue, where every episode is longer than the last, since 2016

[@chasegilley1906]

"modern" rogue

[@TheStrangerous]

Chase Gilley Heh

[@chasegilley1906]

Next week: Throwing rocks to kill a mastodon.

[@semitangent]

I wanted to suggest "medieval rogue", but then I realized that's probably just a regular rogue. COZ I'M A REGULAR ROGUEEEEEeee...

[@Rocknoob49]

medieval rogue

[@Jamwamee]

Bar fight, pool cues, lets go

[@Brainwashed101]

Did I hear "the soul still burns" at 18:18? Love the Soul Calibur reference.

[@evuilliomenet]

This is one of the best videos of HEMA I've seen. In other videos, there is too much choreography without the physics fundamentals, or the "why". Understanding the "why" frees the fighter and enables him/her to develop his/her own style, based on his/her strengths and weaknesses.

[@christophersolares7998]

Those fools! They hadn't learned to end their opponent rightly with a pommel throw!

[@AndreiRaduAtanasiu]

Christopher Solares lol

[@bowmanruto]

one off them did mention trowing a pommel at 1:37

[@turtle8882]

Lol

[@lorenzogiani7190]

I was thinking about making a pommel joke. Everybody hail Skallagrim!

[@awesomely193]

This is too much. Just when you think you can escape the jokes.

[@fatal_pastry1176]

"Alright I guess I'll do some work." -Modern Rogue uploaded 50 seconds ago. "Fuck that."

[@johnydecali]

Fatal_Pastry fuck it, it's Friday!

[@tsubasat3384]

Fatal_Pastry I

[@murnoth]

These body mechanics and fighting concepts are absolutely fundamental to martial arts of any culture. The same way you use the sword is the same way you use open hand. I love crash course lessons like this because the instructor will often give away a great summed-up description of something that took years to understand yet in a way that one can understand it quicker

[@kenny9021043]

This was so enjoyable as a HEMA enthusiast myself. Excellent instructor. Wish the community had more of those *cough cough blood an iron cough*

[@TheLinkage14]

The modern rogue has now covered just about everything I aspire to be, you two are my heroes!

[@cochwithchrist3889]

Anthony: we have a cut-calling mechanic for safety Jason: CUUUUUUUTTTTTTTTT!!!!!

[@dromedda6810]

brian looks like that little brother that invited himself to that sword fight you and your friends had been planning for days.

[@November.152]

At 22:00 Jason used fear based ability on Brian and won without a fight. Way to go. Brain should spend more points on his resistance stats.

[@TofuRabbit]

Instructions very clear, dragon has been slain and I have finally rescued the princess. Thanks dudes.

[@thegreatestpepe]

It's really amazing how much this differs from my experience with the basics of Kendo. I might try to find some HEMA instructors around where I live, it looks really interesting.

[@TheCrimsonIdol987]

Some things are different, a lot of overlap, though.

[@outsideiskrrtinsideihurt699]

Kendo is very limited because of their many rules If you want to learn real Japanese swordsmanship you’re better off with kenjutsu and sparring with friends bc most kenjutsu schools unfortunately don’t spar.

[@matevzromihsoklic1375]

"I have what they call a blunt."

[@factahhh]

I can’t wait for the weed episode where he comes back.

[@jcubed8529]

The profile pic makes this 100x better.

[@hithere4719]

@2:25 😏

[@Ranesu]

Man , I am obsessed with this show now. Watched every single episode. So good! Keep it up guys!

[@ModernRogue]

Thanks, man! Help us spread the word?

[@joomiekkamiekkonen9525]

The Modern Rogue The word from Jesus himself.

[@Ranesu]

Yes of course! I've actually posted a lot of episodes on my discord server! Definitely one of the best channels I'm watching right now! Thank you Brian , Jason and MR team!

[@beccasugar3842]

"who's gonna host the show when we're dead?" -Probably someone a lot more qualified...

[@williamturcotte8588]

shots fired

[@Chagsis]

These guys are annoying as fuck.

[@03dallasjs00]

That cheeky "throwing the pommel" 1:37 Is an inside joke in the HEMA community.

[@screaminggoblin36]

Actually, it is not.

[@arturbabajev7936]

This is literally going to be the best episode yet I feel it. I'm a sucker for swords and all that and I really want to buy one for myself. Damn I love literally every video you guys release! Much love! :D

[@ModernRogue]

+Artur Babajev so glad to hear that!

[@thatsteampunkguy6528]

I'm impressed with how quick it is to learn the basics of long sword fighting. Takes longer to master, but the basics are easy.

[@KTLP7912]

No attacking people with a broom?!?!? Well there goes my weekend plans :(

[@warpathgaming7001]

ok i love this episode you guys need to do more longsword and other medieval weapon episodes. ive watched this one at least six times already.

[@More_Dread]

i really like your channel but this video... MMMMMMMM good stuff... i'm so happy you guys are showing some HEMA and you are genuinely interested and enthusiastic about it.

[@jimbos22]

15:56 " I didn't realize you guys were doing a muscle contest during this moment "

[@deathsythelui]

OMG, The Modern Rogue doing HEMA? Wow. If only a man could like a video one-thousand times...

[@moonontheman]

The other night I lost power while on a binge of your videos. I turned on my wifi hotspot on my phone and continued watching. I love your videos!

[@TheStrangerous]

Fantastic! Thank you!

[@1992Razvy]

this is the only channel that i subscribed and i watch the full 34 min episodes...you dont want to miss a second

[@TheStrangerous]

That's great to hear. Thank you.

[@SpectrumHazard]

18:20 fucking Murphy's Soul Caliber reference made me smile so wide

[@TheStrangerous]

I really wish they'd make another.

[@actuallyasriel]

@@TheStrangerous They have now done that!

[@Dragonamg2]

This is my favorite episode so far! I started learning long sword a few years ago and it is so much fun to watch them going through the same realizations. Also, so cool to see the other Skallagrim fans in the comments. Could we maybe get some Lindybeige jokes in there too?

[@ModernRogue]

+Dragonamg2 thanks, man! Glad you dug it.

[@techfreak244]

Great reference to that documentary. It also gave us the knowledge of the wind velocity of an unladen swallow and how to bang two coconut halves together to make a horsey sound

[@BittyBass14]

Super interesting hearing different views on sword mechanics, the version and region of longsword I practice (Fiore) has you almost exclusively grab the pommel with the off-hand when not using it to grapple.

[@ThornForTheWynn]

Not sure which system they're using, and I can't comment on Liechtenauer or Mair, but Meyer does have you grabbing the pommel as well. Meyer's grip is shown differently in different techniques, from the hands actually touching to just cupping the pommel with the palm from underneath. There's a lot of variance.

[@ethanh.6643]

Anyone else stop EVERYTHING else to watch this video?

[@MM-vs2et]

I know I did

[@mattc900]

broomsticks with pool noodles down the center is a great way to practise without hurting eachother with no padding...... also you guys should totally try rapier and dagger or cloak now because thats real rogue stuff. three musketeers total rogues

[@migmindy]

hell ya, some real rapier fighting would be awesome to see

[@KeithLburns]

Some brrom stocks woth out foam is a great way to learn. Get the hits be a man or a woman and take the pain

[@michaelsmathers1610]

@@KeithLburns Broken bones are not conducive to learning>>

[@gwynbleidd1917]

No

[@tonymitty8912]

This is the coolest thing I have ever seen in my entire life. I have a few sword analogs I will be digging out of storage to try some of this stuff. Nothing sharp as I am a blind uncoordinated fool, but yeah

[@Noremaad]

As expected - video uploaded pertaining to melee weapons, comments section unanimously requests to end them rightly. Every. Single. Video. Regardless of channel or context. Never change, internets >.>

[@phelanglick794]

Of course we want to end them rightly! Even a year later, the joke still runs strong.

[@buzz4532]

I could watch this video even if it was 5 hours long. It was super interesting! More videos like this please (including how long it was).

[@aidenheffernan7556]

I love how this channel provides such relevant information lol

[@empteenet]

"Were you trying BJJ on me?" "That's right." This quote will work nicely out of context in someone's fanfic.

[@appa609]

One of the important notes about the "feeling" is when you have sharps, they don't slide. The edges bite into each other and it sticks.

[@evanclue455]

That moment when the vid is so good it feels like 5 minutes went by but it was actually 35 minutes!

[@evanclue455]

also im waiting for Brian to get his face pecked off by a falcon

[@Fionor01]

Well, it's completely different technique from what I've learned during five years of historical fencing in central Europe... I mean - even if I compare Italian and Geman fencing schools (including Talhoffer) with this, it's really different base of movement and sword handling... Of course it doesn't mean it's wrong. There is constant fight between schools about which has better technique. Always was and always will be... Nevertheless, you did good job with your attempts.

[@TheEternalDreamers]

I did fencing with any éppe from 4th to 8th grade. This brings back so many memories. Actually beat the kid that was 4th in the nation in my age group. I still have my blade in my room. You guys should do an episode with one of the schools in the US that does fighting with light sabers. Terra prime light armory here on KZbin has a light saber academy in real life. I just love this episode. If I had more blades I'd offer to teach you that kind of fencing

[@rykerlee3026]

Brian is so amazed by such small points of improvement

[@Channel-bq7xc]

"pommel has it's feature" I be like - HE IS GONNA SAY IT HE IS GONNA SAY IT "It balances the blade" - OH COME ON!

[@michaelomalley4627]

'i was sweating playing overwatch' haha , great episode loved it

[@ewenyap3018]

that episode was nothing short of absolutly fucking awesome.

[@ModernRogue]

+Ewenya p so glad you dug it!

[@ewenyap3018]

your very welcome.. i love pretty much all you the shows, but this was extra good :)..

[@Whatabuzzkiller]

Really glad I saw this video! I'm not in any hema group right now so seeing beginner level information in action is very nice

[@Cobaltkatt]

Eyyy, they talked about throwing the pommel!

[@Dragonamg2]

yugilicious. Are they supposed to taste like yugi? how do you go about testing something like that?

[@objectionableconform]

I love fencing. I had wanted to try out hema, probably would do rapier dagger first.

[@casperpoutsma2476]

If anybody wants to do this you can probably find some where to do it, I know for one in Sydney just about every suburb has a Stoccata/ hema class, one of which I go to. It's super fun and you end up learning heaps about swords, sword fighting and fighting in general.

[@thelordchancellor3454]

Where I'm located, there are no HEMA schools. But, where I'm going to move after school has a HEMA school.

[@thelordchancellor3454]

I really like that you went with HEMA and not some Hollywood choreographer. I *really* like that.

[@paunchysloth]

Sorry but not grabbing the pommel is pure BS. There are many "Haue" that require grabbing the pommel in order to strike properly. HEMA is not about punching your opponent with the blade until he resigns, the strikes need a lot of mobility and therefore require different grips.

[@TheCrimsonIdol987]

For basic cuts, it's fine to start off with a basic grip. I don't think Jason or Bryan are ready to learn Liechtenauer's Master Blows yet, and they aren't studying in the Fiore tradition, so it's perfectly fine to not grab the pommel when you're just learning basic stuff.

[@ericnesbitt1734]

this is a old comment, but I agree with you. I think its worth mentioning this discussion is a huge debate in the hema community. These guy are referring to the dobringer text that almost literally says that not holding the pommel will make your strike truer and faster, I've tried it and never felt that. Moving the hands first, once again a huge debate in hema, some texts like silver say you must move the hands first, others like meyer say no the feet and hands move at the same time or the cut/thrust is useless unless your feinting. I'm a meyerist and his text shows holding the pommel 95% of the time. I agree getting the sword in front of oneself first is good, but you lose a lot of structure and power moving the hands first when cutting, because the power comes from the legs. It seems to work better for thrusts in my experience, none the less good timing makes moving hands and feet at the same time work, I'm not a believer in moving the hands first making you faster like silver says, if it does its not a significant difference.

[@ericnesbitt1734]

@@TheCrimsonIdol987 I don't think the guys talking about using master cuts, I think hes referring to the debate of not grabbing the pommel making you faster and more accurate. The dobringer text says this is true but other texts show fencers exclusively holding the pommel and many hema'ist such as myself do not feel a significant benefit in practice to not holding the pommel. You see highly skilled fencers using both practices so in the end I think there is more than one way to skin a cat.

[@Mr-Tibbster]

@@ericnesbitt1734 Right, I was just thinking when I watched this video that it was merely "interesting", and that he was most likely speaking from the specific "master" or "style" that they are learning from their texts. Different swordsmen of the era had different preferences, grips, cuts, etc, and all had their stated reasons for such.

[@somedude4087]

**in scottish accent** *THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!*

[@thatfactguy4042]

I feel like me and you are the only people who get this

[@somedude4087]

quite possible

[@Anderson-ov4tp]

Ur not alone guys

[@billykid6745]

@@somedude4087 have you ever considered becoming a DEMOlition man?

[@somedude4087]

NAH

[@Newsky79]

What a GREAT VIDEO! I really enjoyed this! The comedy, the great edits, the great perspectives! Thumbs up and Subbed! :D

[@ModernRogue]

Thanks so much!!

[@Wartooth91]

Transcending history, and the world, a tale of souls and swords, eternally retold.

[@OneNvrKnoz]

This. Was. Awesome. You need to follow up with these guys and do basket-hilted swords!

[@keeganowens8949]

I agree, claymores are great! When I tried HEMA first, they started me with a claymore and a buckler.

[@dulfinz5254]

Quillions = cross guard?

[@Zadamanim]

Perhaps the term "quillon" is used to distinguish it from a basket guard, ring guard, or swordbreaker?

[@tombreen8146]

+Zadamanim cross guard would distinguish them aswell

[@Zadamanim]

true

[@proudtitanicdenier4300]

yup

[@Nik1718]

Quillions make up a crossguard. One quillion on each side. They don't always necessarily make a crossguard, though. And you could also call it a cruciform hilt/guard.

[@imnotbrian6316]

Many moons I have waited for this episode. More please!

[@ModernRogue]

+I'm Not Brian thanks man!

[@skeeverskeeyo7331]

Dune references, ending rightly, and longswords.. I'm sold.