Learn English Backsword
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- čas přidán 31. 12. 2014
- A simple technique from George Silver's manual Brief Instructions on my Paradoxes of Defence.
Matt attacks from Open Ward to my upper left, I ward the blow guardant counter cut to the arm, and fly out.
Matt's own channel can be seen here:
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Thanks for braving the cold weather together for a great first video of the year. I look forward to more collaborations in the future!
After watching this video, I think I FINALLY understand the difference between "distance" and "place". Took me long enough...
Happy New Year! That happened faster, than i expected!
I wasn't aware you knew Matt Easton. Very good hema-ist he is, I learned a lot from him. :)
Happy new year!
Matt and I have been mates for something like 15 years. He's certainly pretty handy with a sword!
Please separate your videos into more play lists. Eg backswrod being one, pugilism being one, and discussions as one. Just starting to watch your channel as of yesterday, and finding it enjoyable. Good job.
Guys, please, please do a sparring video with you and Matt. It would be so epic.
Air traffic control: "Beta Oscar illinois 4 4 1, we've noticed strange air traffic patterns from you, what's going on?"
Boi441: "BRO THERES TWO GUYS HAVIN A SWORD FIGHT I GOTTA SEE THIS"
Really excited to see some more videos posted on this channel. Looking at getting myself something to function as a practice backsword soon.
I've been reading your Silver transcriptions, and also studying a bit of the book "Lessons on the English Longsword." I don't necessarily agree with everything the authors posit,(though some things I certainly do) but their transcriptions of the Middle English manuscripts are at the very least a really fascinating look at what was most likely some small bit of the tradition from which Silver was working when he developed his system.
One thing I immediately notice is that Silver's backsword is much more cautious than most systems, or perhaps any other system I've read or studied so far, really. When he talks about how he is teaching defense rather than offense, and I look at his opinions, particularly on place and distance, I feel like I really am looking at a completely different idea of the purpose of the sword. It's also very eye-opening to see such a negative attitude towards duels expressed in a combat manual of the period.
But there I go talking too much again. Looking forward to more videos!
Matt really too to heart the comments on getting out more :)
This is the type of videos I can recommend to friends, good job!
WooHoo! Hope to see more collaborations.
Yay you two finally made a video together nice.
Thanks for the great instructions. I do not yet own a backsword but I do have a sidesword. It would be very interesting to me if you could do a video about the similarities and differences between the two and if backsword techniques can be applied to the sidesword. For example; does the full, back edge of the sidesword create a hazard to the user in certain backsword guard positions? Does either blade pair well with a buckler or dagger? Thank you again for the cool videos!
I'm curious: do you have a list of George Silver's terms in hand? That would be useful for both your viewers and students!
more of these pls!
Hi
Happy new year! I try this comment in English so dont be mad if it makes not that much sense ;)
What I realy love to see is a full Speed fight, you against Matt... mabey Saber vs Backsword.
Gruß aus Bayern
I'm curious. What are your thoughts on Roland Warzecha's interpretation of fighting in "true times"? (He's made a video on that)
I am glad to see the collaboration!
In the video, it looks as if Matt’s attack is pointless as your sword is already in the way of it. I suppose that just due to the angle of the shot?
Any idea where to get a backsword that has the same quality as Albion swords?
Very interesting, but I have one question. It seems that if you are already guarding your head, why would he attack it? Are you meant to change to that guard to protect your unguarded head, or is he trying to power through the guard, as I've heard Sliver mentioned.
so what is the weight of these swords? How does this weight comparesd to real swords, I have impression that these practice swords have some 600 grames or less..
So an attacker usually attacks in a false time and a defender in a true time?
Is that means the defender has an advantage?
Rather, the defender forces the attacker to attack in a false time. The defender does this by remaining out of distance, forcing the attacker to take a step to be in reach.
Enoch Tuong Absolutely. Fighting as the patient is the simplest way to utilise True Times, but it is perfectly possible to attack using them, it just needs a bit of a rethink from the standard methods used in single hand swordplay.
EnglishMartialArts As my instructor says: you can't decide to attack first, but you can decide to attack last.
Bastian, I've got a hug amoutn fo respect for Roland as a swordsman, but to the best of my knowledge he tends to stick to the interpretation of true times that says it is eseentially the same as other contemporary systems.
I disagree with this premise, and not only does Silver tell us that what he is describing is different from other contemporary systems, but also what he describes throughout his manuals is demonstrably different. There is one section that when taken in isolation can be said to sound as it if is the same, but there are big problems with taking small sections of a source and extrapolating to the entire system.
This is a nice article that looks at the different opinions.
blog.subcaelo.net/ensis/on-silver-s-times/
Thank you. I see we are in total agreement.
+Bastian Koppenhöfer
My comments don't seem to pass moderation so I'm trying again replying to a comment:
Thanks for showing this technique.
The technique isn't strictly Silver, though, is it?
I mean that Silver says that if you're in True Guardant to:
"let your gathering be always in your fight to ward his right side so
shall you with your sword choke up any blow that he can make at you,
from the which ward you may strike him on the right or left side of the
head, or thrust him in the body."
The technique that you show is obvious and effective but seems to be
against Silver's directions for facing Guardant or Open fights from
Guardant. You're gathering to your opponent's left, warding guardant
and cutting the arm.- Good martial skill and sound. I can't see Silver
saying it though.
Can you expand on this please?
Thanks
you can not handle real sword with wrist, or?
Swords, not very good AAA. great video!
and the suns in me eyes..
Your body movements are condescending. Do exercises that people can do by themselves.