A bit further

A Further Thrust:

Looking a bit more into the sword site, I found this video:



It starts simply, but moves on to show some sword-binding and maneuver techniques. If you follow it to its YouTube page, there are a number of similar videos that demonstrate accurate Medieval martial arts.

One of the best ones is this (which is also noteworthy for its subtitles):



This shows a great deal of knife and dagger techniques, the fundamentals of which have not changed. Those interested in bladework may find these most amusing, and may find a few concepts worth thinking about to employ in your own training.

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