Tatang’s Living Art Of Kalis Ilustrisimo Sparring Rounds

[@selfcritical]

Folks out there- if there's budget, please consider steel swords over aluminum. Every Aluminum trainer I've ever touched has next to zero flex (so you basically can't train thrusts), a steel mask will. literally shave off pieces when you hit it, and it's way less durable. A messer trainer from purrpleheart armory wll be the right size and weight to do most FMA systems, has realistic bind presence, and won't turn into a saw after 10 rounds of sparring.

[@rtiangco2011]

This one? www.woodenswords.com/Hans_Messer_Sharp_p/ra.messer.hans.sharp.htm

[@chaos_omega]

Won't that require them to also get some kind of fencing jacket?

[@selfcritical]

Not any more than training with rattan, and less so than aluminum (which is stiffer and more likely to have chainsaw-level burrs). If you're training thrusts to the body I might get a chest protector/plastron. I train outdoors in texas so I don't use the jacket like....8 months of the year@@chaos_omega

[@oldmanstillcan]

Good point, Ive been meaning to get some gear from Superior Fencing as well.

[@markharrell3602]

Can you please add this video to the Tatang’s Living Art Of Kalis Ilustrisimo program. Thank you.

[@BurtonRichardson]

Good idea. I’ll see if I can do that.

[@markharrell3602]

I am loving your Tatang’s Living Art Of Kalis Ilustrisimo program. Great material and great presentation. @@BurtonRichardson

[@BurtonRichardson]

Thank you. A labor of love!