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Topic: Some cutting tests from SwordForum |
Tristan
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Forum: Historical Combat Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 7:03 pm Subject: Some cutting tests from SwordForum |
I believe it is supposed to prove that correct technique is more important than sharpness of blade, aimed at the "katanas r cool n sharp, and so sharp they cut threw enthing!!11!!" crowd, who point at ... |
Topic: Le Jeu de la hache Tournament |
Tristan
Replies: 14
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Forum: Historical Combat Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 11:21 am Subject: Le Jeu de la hache Tournament |
We don't have an authorisation process as such. I'm not aware of any particular policy of what to do with people outside the school who wish to assault with those inside the school, but having played ... |
Topic: Le Jeu de la hache Tournament |
Tristan
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Forum: Historical Combat Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 11:50 pm Subject: Le Jeu de la hache Tournament |
Sorry, meant to mention the dowel. 25-28mm is usual, it's pine, but not the usual crap stuff you get. It's a much denser grain, and I've only seen it at Hammer Hardware. It's then rubbed liberally ... |
Topic: Le Jeu de la hache Tournament |
Tristan
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Forum: Historical Combat Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 8:42 pm Subject: Le Jeu de la hache Tournament |
Here is a link to instructions on how to make our axes:
http://www.swordsmanship.co.nz/forums/viewtopic.php?t=147
Version 2 has slightly different shapes, plus two pieces of 3mm nitrile rubber t ... |
Topic: Le Jeu de la hache Tournament |
Tristan
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Forum: Historical Combat Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 5:04 pm Subject: Le Jeu de la hache Tournament |
Yes, I had forgotten I was going to do that
Yes, I would like to run a LJH tournament at the convention, if there is enough interest. |
Topic: Le Jeu de la hache Tournament |
Tristan
Replies: 14
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Forum: Historical Combat Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 11:17 am Subject: Le Jeu de la hache Tournament |
Will do tonight from home where I have the pics. |
Topic: Justifying the name: medieval martial arts |
Tristan
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Forum: Historical Combat Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 7:43 am Subject: Justifying the name: medieval martial arts |
Bnonn is indeed the instructor for german longsword in Hamilton, but the classes are currently inactive due to busy schedule and lack of students. Don't let this stop you getting in contact if you're ... |
Topic: Justifying the name: medieval martial arts |
Tristan
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Forum: Historical Combat Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 9:03 pm Subject: Justifying the name: medieval martial arts |
Btw, have we confirmed that Colin is going to be doing some lessons at NAAMA yet? I'm more and more interested to see what his interpretations have developed. It was looking highly interesting las ... |
Topic: Le Jeu de la hache Tournament |
Tristan
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Forum: Historical Combat Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 8:52 am Subject: Le Jeu de la hache Tournament |
Thanks for the comment Conal. I've been trying to more than a handful of people interested in LJH for about a year now, so interclub sparring may have to wait for a while |
Topic: Le Jeu de la hache Tournament |
Tristan
Replies: 14
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Forum: Historical Combat Posted: Thu May 17, 2007 11:15 pm Subject: Le Jeu de la hache Tournament |
There was some curiosity about the tournament I will be running at this years convention. I would direct interested parties to details here:
http://swordsmanship.co.nz/forums/viewtopic.php?t=414
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