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  • Professional swordsman Dave Rawlings broke down 10 sword fights in movies and TV, critiquing their realism and technique. Rawlings has over 15 years' experience teaching Western Swordsmanship. He has been featured in the documentary series "Warriors" and "Bloody Tales of the Tower." He advised the Wallace Collection on its exhibition "The Noble Art of the Sword," and he teaches longsword at the London Longsword Academy.
    Rawlings looked at the skill of Henry Cavill in "The Witcher" and Dwayne Johnson in "The Scorpion King." He also critiqued the realism of historical and fantasy scenes from "The Mask Of Zorro," "Gladiator" and "The Princess Bride." He also rated sword fights in "Game of Thrones," including Brienne of Tarth and Arya Stark, and Ned Stark and Jamie Lannister. He rated the samurai-sword skill of Keanu Reeves in "47 Ronin" and Uma Thurman in "Kill Bill: Volume 1." He analyzed the principles of sword fighting in the "Die Another Day" fencing scene and the light saber fight in "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."
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  • @austinranft3618
    @austinranft3618 Před 4 lety +4567

    *man is brutally stabbed through the eye*
    “That’s quite nice”

  • @droxina
    @droxina Před 3 lety +4066

    “If someone has got their back to you and you have a spear, do stab them in the back of the leg.”
    Important life advice, thanks Dave!

  • @058875915
    @058875915 Před 2 lety +1598

    I’d just like to point out how excellent I think this man is for KNOWING and Acknowledging the absolute splendour that is the princess bride

    • @sweebos
      @sweebos Před rokem +6

      👏👏👏

    • @shouldhavenotshouldof2031
      @shouldhavenotshouldof2031 Před rokem +20

      You should have a million likes and a thousand comments in affirmation. At first I was thinking “how many real sword fights has this LARPer been in?” Then I thought “this man has class and knows exactly what he’s talking about.”

    • @treyhelms5282
      @treyhelms5282 Před rokem +3

      @@shouldhavenotshouldof2031 My reaction to him loving TPB, as well.

    • @FrankLoon
      @FrankLoon Před rokem +10

      Yes, I agree. They went and hired Bob Anderson for the fencing training and it shows.
      The man was gifted at teaching neophytes up to somewhat learned amateurish levels in mere weeks!
      Gotta give The Princess Bride its dues, absolutely!

    • @thelonelypamphleteer5722
      @thelonelypamphleteer5722 Před rokem +11

      My heart warmed when he called it the greatest sword fight ever. Yes, it was

  • @maciektrybuszewski9964
    @maciektrybuszewski9964 Před 2 lety +1927

    They wouldnt have to resort to swordfighting had they built ditches first.
    Build ditches.

  • @ArchangelGabriel456
    @ArchangelGabriel456 Před 4 lety +4174

    You know this guy is legit when he brings his own swords on set like a kid bringing toys to a show and tell class.

    • @ExtremeDeathman
      @ExtremeDeathman Před 4 lety +11

      He calls a bihander a longsword in the beginning 😑

    • @viktorvlasov483
      @viktorvlasov483 Před 4 lety +63

      @@ExtremeDeathman But longsword is a big double edged sword that is supposed to be held by two hands, isn't it?

    • @clary3020
      @clary3020 Před 4 lety +127

      @@ExtremeDeathman he calls it a longsword because the swords in the scene were longswords and he was referring to them, just using his bihander as an example to show where the different parts of the blade were

    • @oskarosula5717
      @oskarosula5717 Před 4 lety +37

      I remember bringing a Glock 19 for show and tell. Some of my classmates got injured and some collapsed on the floor

    • @dimas5093
      @dimas5093 Před 4 lety +26

      @@oskarosula5717 thats a bit extreme init

  • @DerHerrMitR
    @DerHerrMitR Před 4 lety +8197

    *is a swordmaster that looks like a swordmaster in an RPG*
    Kudos.

    • @theapochrypheofthedevilsgu3981
      @theapochrypheofthedevilsgu3981 Před 4 lety +62

      Yeah,he resembles some character that I can't remember

    • @Deimonos85
      @Deimonos85 Před 4 lety +6

      fat swordmaster.. he's funny tho

    • @joshjames582
      @joshjames582 Před 4 lety +105

      @@Deimonos85 A fit swordsmaster can fight for a long time. A fat one doesn't have to.

    • @remycris2108
      @remycris2108 Před 4 lety +16

      Xam271 from kingdom come deliverance

    • @KaladinVegapunk
      @KaladinVegapunk Před 4 lety +14

      I mean, he does need to take into account when it's a fictional and mythical world haha
      Geralt is a goddamn mutant
      And while thrones never did a good job capturing how good Jaime is at swordplay, making Ned hold up to him with Ice was just frustrating haha

  • @stumblingpilgrim
    @stumblingpilgrim Před 2 lety +1417

    I love that while he analyzes how realistic each scene is, he also acknowledges the narrative and stylistic role of the scenes. I'd love to hear his opinion of the Michal Wolodyjowski scenes in "The Deluge" and "With Fire and Sword." Those are my favorite sword fight scenes.

    • @matthollywood8060
      @matthollywood8060 Před rokem +8

      I was thinking the same thing. I noticed he gives quite low ratings to "The Witcher" and "Die Another Day" then goes on to say the fencing in "The Princess Bride" is irrelevant to the story telling. Compare to Jill Bearup's videos where she gleefully dissects how all three of those fights are excellent at storytelling and characterization. I'd actually love to see her and Rawlings discuss all three together.

    • @Asswife
      @Asswife Před rokem +1

      Geralt of Rivia is not human but a mutant

    • @MZB80
      @MZB80 Před rokem +4

      @@matthollywood8060 i'd say it's because in TPB it's about the conversation between the combatants, rather than the combat that matters. in TW & DAD, there's no real conversation at all - it's purely a fight scene, so it can only be measured as a fight scene.

    • @matthollywood8060
      @matthollywood8060 Před rokem

      @@MZB80 Yes and no. There is little to no talking in the TW and DAD scenes, but they are conversations in a way. There is storytelling in all three fights, and the action reveals much about the characters involved.

    • @marcinbiedron1033
      @marcinbiedron1033 Před rokem

      I don't know if he has enough knowledge as he rates sword fights and in "The Deluge" and "With Fire and Sword" they fight with sabers and there are differences between fighting those weapons. But it would be great if someone will analyze sabre fights in films. There's another good film called "Zrodzeni do szabli" ("Born to saber") that could also be taken into analysis. Unfortunately western world likes swords not sabers :/

  • @jacobmilano1507
    @jacobmilano1507 Před 2 lety +215

    The "okay?" As he's speaking about these scenes makes me feeling like he's teaching me personally. I'm here nodding my head reacting to his dialog lol. Bet he's a great instructor.

    • @sl33pw17h4ng3l5
      @sl33pw17h4ng3l5 Před rokem +5

      I had that exact same reaction and thought. It really struck a chord. I seriously wanna take a class from him, that'd be amazing!

  • @kazelciegomiller1289
    @kazelciegomiller1289 Před 4 lety +5277

    When I see this guy I almost can see a dialogue chance:
    Sell
    Buy
    Craft

    • @idontgetit3245
      @idontgetit3245 Před 4 lety +171

      Train
      Mission
      Gwent

    • @exudeku
      @exudeku Před 4 lety +81

      @@idontgetit3245
      Talk
      Quest
      Gwent

    • @PACKERMAN2077
      @PACKERMAN2077 Před 4 lety +20

      Nah this guy would be asking me what part of Tamarel am I from what's my race class and gender.

    • @armorfrogentertainment
      @armorfrogentertainment Před 4 lety +10

      Dave Rawlings' mustache does make him look like a quirky shopkeeper in a video game.

    • @quismo9271
      @quismo9271 Před 4 lety +3

      Wizard 101?

  • @JesseCuster
    @JesseCuster Před 4 lety +6458

    The mustache is a thing of beauty and therefore adds +10 to his Persuasion.

    • @dakotajohnson4229
      @dakotajohnson4229 Před 3 lety +37

      So does the sword...

    • @JesseCuster
      @JesseCuster Před 3 lety +161

      @@dakotajohnson4229 Anyone can buy a sword. Only a true master may grow a mustache like that.

    • @JesseCuster
      @JesseCuster Před 3 lety +126

      @@dakotajohnson4229 What if......the sword had a mustache?

    • @anthonymckenzie579
      @anthonymckenzie579 Před 3 lety +46

      Steven Ross what if the swordsman’s sword’s moustache had a moustache?

    • @UdoPiko
      @UdoPiko Před 3 lety +6

      @@anthonymckenzie579 stop.... Please

  • @petedavis7970
    @petedavis7970 Před rokem +63

    Princess Bride: "This, in case you didn't know it, is the best fight scene ever, in any film, EVER."
    Wasn't sure how I felt about him, but now he's one of my favorites.

    • @joeblack8915
      @joeblack8915 Před 16 dny

      Total bullshit. The sword fight between Basil Rathbone (a sword master as well as an actor, best known for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes) and Tyrone Power, from the 1940 film 'The Mark of Zorro', knocks the Princess Bride into a cocked hat. Sword fighting has been in films from the silent days, yet this guy just concentrates on relatively recent films, so it's hardly a good assessment of sword-fighting in films.

  • @murphygirl4782
    @murphygirl4782 Před 2 lety +152

    I love that he called the princess bride fight the best fight scene ever 😁😂

  • @LadyAtani
    @LadyAtani Před 4 lety +12697

    "Henry Cavill being very good physically"
    Yes... yes he is.

    • @GeneralG1810
      @GeneralG1810 Před 4 lety +623

      LOL I'm a straight guy and even I'm like "Damn....That's a good looking dude!"

    • @joeshid9166
      @joeshid9166 Před 4 lety +41

      he holds the sword that he throws into the other dude by the blade and not the hilt but when they pan to his hand there's no cut

    • @shadowfiresword
      @shadowfiresword Před 4 lety +337

      @@joeshid9166 That is because swords are much more like scissors than they are like lightsabers, you can hold a scissor by the sharp side and move it without cutting yourself as long as there is no force pushing the blade into you. There is a fighting technique called half-swording which is built around this concept in case you want to learn more.

    • @metalheadofmordor9169
      @metalheadofmordor9169 Před 4 lety +27

      No shit, as a superman should be...

    • @excelsior8682
      @excelsior8682 Před 4 lety +104

      @@joeshid9166 That's because you can hold a blade with your hand and not be cut. The technique is called "Half Swording." Knights in medieval times would use half-swording to grip their sword by the blade, and then use the pommel to crush their opponent's helmet, if they found they could not breach the armor in any way.Half swording was used with a variety of other moves as well.

  • @coldturkey5333
    @coldturkey5333 Před 4 lety +20634

    Me: Damn this looks amazing
    Dave: Disgusting
    Me: Disgusting

    • @Whingal
      @Whingal Před 4 lety +322

      Sooo true xD

    • @BigBossGorgutz
      @BigBossGorgutz Před 4 lety +562

      The thing is, fights in movies are not made (usually) to look realistic, but to look cool.
      Now again, you have the GoT/Witcher/Star Wars kind (which usually do look cool), and then you've got, uuuuuh...that 007 one. Which is just eww.

    • @-gibby538
      @-gibby538 Před 4 lety +117

      10/10 comment, laughed irl

    • @KalebBlackBlood
      @KalebBlackBlood Před 4 lety +149

      @@BigBossGorgutz While I agree, that movies shouldn't necessarily look realistic over looking cool, it is really cool to see proper swordsmanship. There is this hardly known old polish produced movie where they use actual polish sabersmen, and it has some really impressive scenes. Can't remember the name, but there's an anecdote of how two of the actors were fighting with real swords and got so zealous during the production, that one of the actors almost got a proper strike to (either something vital or his face can't remember). I've seen another youtuber cover it.

    • @gunlyte4661
      @gunlyte4661 Před 4 lety +5

      Seth Richards Now i see...

  • @thelonelypamphleteer5722
    @thelonelypamphleteer5722 Před rokem +369

    You called the sword fighting scene in The Princess Bride the greatest of all time..... yes, it was!

  • @sercastamere9853
    @sercastamere9853 Před 2 lety +343

    I love how he makes a whole speech at the end about understanding and appreciating when things are done for theatrical or narrative effect and rates them highly, and then gives Zorro a 1/10 for that exact thing

    • @John_Smith.
      @John_Smith. Před 2 lety +103

      Because he's rating them on realism. He can acknowledge the role of storytelling, but still say something isn't realistic.

    • @Beanpolr
      @Beanpolr Před 2 lety +25

      He was saying he understands them from a story point of view, or entertainment value, but he's still rating off realism. He understands that movies are going to have impractical, flashy, or downright impossible moves, but his ratings are specifically based on realistic accuracy. For example the black knight from Monty Python is funny, and I'm sure he could see humor in it, but were he to rate it here he would probably give it a 1 or even a 0.

    • @GarrulousHerald
      @GarrulousHerald Před 2 lety +5

      @@John_Smith. "because he's rating them on realism" Then why did he give TLJ throne scene a 5? He talked about how awful the fight was from a realistic standpoint and how it's mainly meant to convey emotions, and then he gives it a 5. The entire fight scene was theatrics, it was no better than the Kill Bill one, but it's rated higher for some reason?

    • @jaystone5036
      @jaystone5036 Před rokem +3

      @@GarrulousHerald he's pro. How you see and how he says are very distinct

    • @misterbrady100
      @misterbrady100 Před rokem +14

      One also has to admit that the humor being portrayed in that particular Zorro scene has not aged well. And I remember liking the film, but it wasn't something I watched more than once.

  • @rebekhaf6513
    @rebekhaf6513 Před 4 lety +8172

    Give him and his mustache a round of applause.

    • @A0A4ful
      @A0A4ful Před 4 lety +92

      Don't forget to bow when you meet him.
      Any lack of respect will elicit a slap from his glove, and a challenge...

    • @rebekhaf6513
      @rebekhaf6513 Před 4 lety +13

      @John I mean. I never found GOT all that amusing to begin with so... different strokes for different folks.

    • @te9591
      @te9591 Před 4 lety +9

      He looks cool.

    • @blackthrone6976
      @blackthrone6976 Před 4 lety +10

      Honestly? i'm too focused on his moustache, instead of what's being talked about...

    • @thomask5434
      @thomask5434 Před 4 lety +8

      Look, its all fine, but if you rate the witcher, a series about a magic wielding mutant, about anything, you missed the point. Seriously. Hes the witcher. Thats saying to superman: You are not real, while you get melted by his eyelaser. We have magic swords here, my man!

  • @flare2000x
    @flare2000x Před 4 lety +1626

    Guy gets stabbed right in the eye
    "Now this is quite nice"

    • @alastairvanmaren5243
      @alastairvanmaren5243 Před 4 lety +13

      And he says it so calmly, like he just took a sip of tea or something XD

    • @ComotoseOnAnime
      @ComotoseOnAnime Před 4 lety +19

      @@alastairvanmaren5243 It's because it's a breath of fresh air. There's no flynning of the blade, no minute of bad choreography, it's just 'block' then 'stab' then 'dead.' Generally speaking that is exactly what you want to do. Most sword fights only lasted a few seconds to maybe a half a minute at the absolute most, where someone made a mistake get badly wounded, bled out enough to become weakened by it then were overpowered and killed. Sword fights were never graceful, they were quick and brutal. Some techniques might have been graceful but that was a side effect of efficiency.

    • @knockoffmjolnir4864
      @knockoffmjolnir4864 Před 4 lety

      XD XD XD

    • @knockoffmjolnir4864
      @knockoffmjolnir4864 Před 4 lety +1

      @@ComotoseOnAnime How entertaining is that though?

    • @doomyboi
      @doomyboi Před 3 lety +1

      @@knockoffmjolnir4864 I don't know about you but the Hound hacking and stabbing his way through a line of men in a brutally efficient and simple method is loads entertaining.

  • @jamesdick2580
    @jamesdick2580 Před 2 lety +353

    he should have put Count Dooku in there. he had a style that very much resembled real-life fencing. plus... Sir Christopher Lee was a legitimate master of fencing and swordsmanship. along with other skills he aquired while serving in a World War 2 special ops unit.

    • @desertfoxxx98
      @desertfoxxx98 Před 2 lety +35

      He wasn't in special forces. Also you're not trained in swordsmanship in special forces even in ww2. What are you talking about.

    • @IagoVital
      @IagoVital Před 2 lety +14

      @@desertfoxxx98 right lmao fencing in ww2 lol

    • @104thironmike4
      @104thironmike4 Před rokem

      @@IagoVital he cut Hitler's beard to shape, that's why. Gosh you folks are so uneducated. :-D

    • @desertfoxxx98
      @desertfoxxx98 Před rokem +2

      @@IagoVital I know right.

    • @sburrows142
      @sburrows142 Před rokem +9

      @@desertfoxxx98 he was special forces, part of the SOE

  • @yoshitheonly
    @yoshitheonly Před 2 lety +147

    I keep watching this video over time and it just occurred to me. This man REALLY looks like a Sword Master. Idc what world, timeline, era, or fantasy setting you choose, you're going to see a Sword Master that looks like him. You can really tell he's become the epitome of his craft.

    • @elisaa9981
      @elisaa9981 Před 25 dny

      Yes, he looks like a modern day (real world) Syrio Forell!

  • @vino2968
    @vino2968 Před 3 lety +4017

    This man is exactly what i'd imagine an expert swordsman looks like

    • @user-pl9yq3fc8u
      @user-pl9yq3fc8u Před 3 lety +14

      ikr

    • @stevenwebel4876
      @stevenwebel4876 Před 3 lety +8

      A hipster?

    • @piusbutarbutar1782
      @piusbutarbutar1782 Před 3 lety +102

      @@stevenwebel4876 a hipster have beard, this guy have a mustache straight outta 18s england

    • @SH19922x
      @SH19922x Před 3 lety

      He's not an expert hes a sad nerd who got a good job given to him. Real experts are professional combatants who fight in leagues and historian combatants.
      The minute he said the princess bride was a good fight scene done it for the real ones. Hes an idiot

    • @joshuahopkins8747
      @joshuahopkins8747 Před 3 lety +21

      @@SH19922x MF have you even heard of HEMA? London longsword Academy is a rather prestigious school, you think you get to teach longsword for a living without participating in any tournament fights or with no historical combat experience?

  • @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache
    @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache Před 3 lety +11001

    His mustache just makes me want to trust him with my life in the heat of battle.

  • @andrewhinson4323
    @andrewhinson4323 Před 2 lety +77

    Its really important to remember that in the Gladiator fight, Maximus is fighting after having a small knife or spike stabbed into his lower left abdomen. With that in mind any clumsiness is easily understood and justified (i.e. actually excellent choreography and acting)

    • @JudoGeoff
      @JudoGeoff Před rokem +3

      I'm glad you mentioned this. I thought that when watching this video, as the expert (rightly) mentions other things to do with the off-hand, but Maximus has limited use of that hand due to his wound. He's fighting semi-one-handed and while suffering from increasing amounts of blood loss.

    • @rickau
      @rickau Před rokem +1

      @@JudoGeoff Yep. If this video covered more of the dual it's evident that he's seriously injured from the start but still trying to use his off hand when opportunity presents itself (mostly in the hand-to-hand at the end).

    • @holymackenaw
      @holymackenaw Před rokem

      i was thinking the same

  • @rasmuslindegaard2024
    @rasmuslindegaard2024 Před 2 lety +142

    I really, really, wish that Dave Rawlings would do a review on more 'The Witcher' scenes. He opens by saying this is Geralts worst fight scene in the series... I would like to see a rating of some of the better ones. And more importantly comments and analysis

    • @silentandinvisible
      @silentandinvisible Před 3 měsíci +1

      actually would love him to give this scene a second look.. yes, reverse grip is silly and shouldn't be used in a proper sword fight..BUT a longsword like that needs space, while they are fighting in an alleyway. Hitting your sword into the walls is probably one effective way of not making it out of the fight alive. Dave Rawlings knows what he's doing, and he might well think reverse grip is still a bad idea under constrained conditions, BUT his critique doesn't go into that at all..

  • @garontime2033
    @garontime2033 Před 4 lety +4453

    Swordmaster: This is not a good way to fight.
    Geralt: Hmmmm

    • @lardus8614
      @lardus8614 Před 4 lety +155

      Yeah, I think Geralt used the "wrong" grip as a big FU to the guys he was fighting :)

    • @noopkoop4834
      @noopkoop4834 Před 4 lety +230

      No need to hold the sword properly when he's a superhuman fighting machine.

    • @TotalJebus
      @TotalJebus Před 4 lety +97

      @Duende2211 do you really think that when making the series, the producers really designed a sword technique for super humans? It looks like that because it's flashy and looks better for the camera, gets more views. Don't make excuses for not being realistic, just accept for what it is and enjoy the show.

    • @domgaar9933
      @domgaar9933 Před 4 lety +19

      Duende2211 You and everyone who liked your comment are kinda dumb ngl.

    • @domgaar9933
      @domgaar9933 Před 4 lety +22

      HaremGodRance He specifically said that this was the worst fight scene. Clearly didnt say anything about Geralt or the show being bad with sword fighting. Being superhuman doesn’t mean there aren’t more effective types of combat. HaremGodRance.

  • @oddkhan1251
    @oddkhan1251 Před 4 lety +1012

    "He's angry. He's always explicit. Everything is these wide powerful slashes that aren't necessarily good for defense." this man here explaining why the sith always lose fights

    • @carlosvilla4672
      @carlosvilla4672 Před 4 lety +14

      Bruh Sith are gods compared to Jedi when lightsaber fighting cause they don’t really sit around meditating; All they do is train. Maybe some big boy monster Sith but even then they get like 4+ vs 1

    • @oddkhan1251
      @oddkhan1251 Před 4 lety +5

      @@carlosvilla4672 Tell that to the movies.

    • @EricWulfe
      @EricWulfe Před 4 lety +29

      @@carlosvilla4672 i get your point, but not all jedis are like that. there are 3 types of jedis, with the exception of the grey jedis. jedi guardians ( anakin and obi-wan ) are the ones who focus on martial skills and lightsaber forms more than other aspects. take mace windu as the prime example

    • @MrxD-cg5xs
      @MrxD-cg5xs Před 4 lety +19

      wasnt Rey the one who was in such a bad position that they had to edit out one of the weapons of her opponent for him not to just instantly kill her? xD

    • @chrismckinley3110
      @chrismckinley3110 Před 4 lety +3

      Tell that to Qui-Gon after sith apprentice stabs him....to death

  • @theambientguild907
    @theambientguild907 Před 2 lety +41

    I can’t stop staring at his mustache, it’s so perfect.

  • @gabriellealtman
    @gabriellealtman Před 2 lety +242

    Noooo not the Blaviken fight! I love the Blaviken fight! I guess it all depends on perspective though, it's not particularly accurate but from a stunt perspective? It's near perfect. It tells the story, everything Geralt does physically in that scene has a purpose. I think it was primarily to show just how inhuman and powerful Witchers are, even against trained fighters. I just really like that fight scene, but to each their own!

    • @sirspaceface
      @sirspaceface Před rokem +42

      Couldn't agree more, you have to take into consideration that witchers are super human in judging the fight I think. He might be backhanding it because he was playing with them.

    • @AlexanderMason1
      @AlexanderMason1 Před rokem +7

      absolutely unrealistic in every way that’s for sure.

    • @MikaeruDaiTenshi
      @MikaeruDaiTenshi Před rokem +7

      @@sirspaceface I wouldn't say he was playing with them, but rather "go easy", even though he murdered them all.

    • @garyclaassen-little8753
      @garyclaassen-little8753 Před rokem +16

      The hard part about putting a “realistic” critique on any sword fight in The Witcher is that Gerald isn’t a normal person. He is a Witcher and he has superhuman strength and dexterity. He can do things like hold his sword reverse grip. Because he’s not afraid to lose to normal peopl.

    • @GG-ee5hm
      @GG-ee5hm Před rokem +3

      Oh that show is terrible. In the books it's a totally different scene, much more enjoyable. The show distorted every ounce of information taken from the books(and that's not many given they changed most of the story). Only good thing is Cavill. And Jaskier's songs.

  • @StarkoftheNorth
    @StarkoftheNorth Před 3 lety +3136

    Guy without Mustache: "I am an expert"
    Me:"Well I don't know about that"
    This Guy:"I am an expert"
    Me:"You I trust"

    • @xavier114
      @xavier114 Před 3 lety +6

      Yes

    • @F1Rumours
      @F1Rumours Před 3 lety +20

      If he wasn't an expert with sharp blades, it would have been removed for him ... clearly, his expertise is writ large in the moustache!

    • @arciel2269
      @arciel2269 Před 3 lety +2

      it’s the moustache

    • @TotallyNotALolicon
      @TotallyNotALolicon Před 3 lety

      Joe from Family Guy one Asians with and without facial hair

    • @wesleyviers1550
      @wesleyviers1550 Před 3 lety

      Well, as someone who knows how to effectively hold and use a sword myself, I can tell from the short video clips and his explanations that Dave knows exactly what he is talking about.

  • @otlayr3030
    @otlayr3030 Před 3 lety +3565

    His mustache alone has 8 confirmed kills.
    Edit: Holy crap guys, thanks for all the likes!

  • @taybewatchin
    @taybewatchin Před 2 lety +195

    I've heard so many different comments on the scene from The Witcher. I've heard that it's bad because he used reverse grip, I've heard that the reverse grip doesn't matter and the way he used the reverse grip were feasible and could be used (albeit, some creative liberties are taken), and that even though he shouldn't have used reverse grip, the fight scene still had great physicality and actual sword fighting techniques.

    • @waytooaesthetic
      @waytooaesthetic Před 2 lety +46

      not to mention, its a mutated highly skilled monster hunter vs some thugs

    • @nickg131
      @nickg131 Před rokem +18

      The reverse grip part seems excusable because A: He's a witcher. B: It's not used exclusively. He uses it as part of the whole dynamic, shifting, moving nature of the scene.
      Yeah, it has huge drawbacks, part of the point here is that he so outclasses them, even when he uses less than ideal technique, he easily takes them down.
      Give an adult a stick and they'll easily beat a toddler, even if they ARE holding the stick wrong =p

    • @jamesstrietzel2108
      @jamesstrietzel2108 Před rokem +14

      @@waytooaesthetic fun fact: they are not just some thugs, in the books it was made very clear that they were in fact really good mercenaries, excellent at fighting. some even used to be soldiers with high kill counts. Still, Geralt dismantled them, was a way to show that even trained people were no match for Witchers... until Vilgefortz that is lol

    • @barthok433
      @barthok433 Před rokem +1

      @@jamesstrietzel2108 but we were not watching the book are we, the show just show them as a thug.

  • @TiboFPS
    @TiboFPS Před 2 lety +36

    Love that he understands the nuance of the Princess Bride's fencing and about the narrative

  • @TheDareD3vil
    @TheDareD3vil Před 4 lety +2299

    I wish they’d let him pick his favorite, most realistic sword scene ever and explain what makes it good. I kept expecting one that he just said: “this is the good one I was waiting for.”

    • @GangOfVortex
      @GangOfVortex Před 4 lety +115

      hoped so too. but i think the best ones are the fights with no spinning. it's just crazy how often they turn their backs wide open to the enemy. makes every fight unreal

    • @nameless.greyceo
      @nameless.greyceo Před 4 lety +3

      Definetly please do it

    • @riorevelino6431
      @riorevelino6431 Před 4 lety +31

      I wish anime swordfight included
      He'll laugh in joy 😂

    • @Kardia_of_Rhodes
      @Kardia_of_Rhodes Před 4 lety +19

      @@riorevelino6431 Or watch Maria, the Virgin Witch and be thoroughly impressed.

    • @excursor4296
      @excursor4296 Před 4 lety +24

      If you want to know a very good European fight scene in fiction when it comes to actual martial play (there are still fantasy magic elements) ironically comes from an animated feature known as Maria the virgin. To prove my point I do have a video link that I can edit in if someone would like to see it.

  • @hannahohno
    @hannahohno Před 4 lety +2357

    10:05 - Dude gets stabbed through the eye
    Dave: "That's quite nice."

    • @mssonoma1
      @mssonoma1 Před 4 lety +62

      I'm glad he liked that, I always wondered if it was "normal" for people to pull short blades during sword fights, like is it an expected move, a frequently used move etc And that moment was a great example of great a fighter he was

    • @kamuelalee
      @kamuelalee Před 4 lety +3

      Posh move

    • @Paciat
      @Paciat Před 4 lety +48

      @@mssonoma1 From that move I understood what kind of people Lannisters are. Effective with a sword (fighting and commanding troops), but also with a backstab plan (or an unexpected eye stab) in there sleeve.

    • @SpaceMissile
      @SpaceMissile Před 4 lety +4

      i do it constantly in Blade and Sorcery. It's really nice, especially when my longsword ends up in a weird spot.

    • @sws212
      @sws212 Před 4 lety +3

      @@mssonoma1 Having a long sword and a short sword or dagger is more common than two long swords as shown in a lot of his clips. It's a useful sidearm in case you lose your main and you see a lot of Samurai carry both a long and short katana as standard equipment. I would say it's always available as an option but really depends on the situation. I wouldn't say normal since it requires a lot of distance to close into and it requires specific positioning to really do it without any awkward movements to reach the offhand and quickly pull it out to stab the other guy.

  • @darthserion2462
    @darthserion2462 Před rokem +2

    I gotta say.... That was one of the best and most detailed reviews of anything i've ever seen. I mean, this guy surely knows what he's talking about, you gotta appreciate that !

  • @gunnyhatfield2459
    @gunnyhatfield2459 Před 2 lety

    I just love surfing CZcams and finding 💎 like this channel, I'm glad I found you.

  • @himanshuanand9048
    @himanshuanand9048 Před 3 lety +4403

    Dave: "Henry Cavil is quite good physically"
    Everyone:"Right on"

  • @imthegabrielleg
    @imthegabrielleg Před 3 lety +4295

    All the serious scenes: trash
    Princess Bride: brilliant
    This man knows what he’s talking about.

    • @rithing5014
      @rithing5014 Před 3 lety +57

      Can’t argue with anything this comment has to say

    • @Moonman36045
      @Moonman36045 Před 3 lety +25

      I can't believe he gave the Gladiator scene a 6/10

    • @mish375
      @mish375 Před 3 lety +106

      To be fair, the choreographer for Princess Bride - Bob Anderson - was a well renowned fencer himself. Adds a lot more realism when you have someone who knows what they're doing training people. And the actors spent all their spare time practicing for the fight.

    • @ira-desu4597
      @ira-desu4597 Před 3 lety +6

      He gave 7 too for 47 Ronin too

    • @V.D.22
      @V.D.22 Před 3 lety +5

      Arya uses the stabbing blade very wrong, but the critic doesn't seem to mind

  • @lordvoldemort1561
    @lordvoldemort1561 Před 2 lety +166

    I feel like, when it comes to Geralt in The Witcher, people keep forgetting that he is, well...
    A Witcher.
    A magically and physically enhanced human with abilities beyond any regular human's.

    • @TbouncerT
      @TbouncerT Před 2 lety +12

      Yeah, this 'sword master' made himself look like a fool when he was talking about Geralt.

    • @louisryan5815
      @louisryan5815 Před 2 lety +31

      @@TbouncerT but what he said about Geralt still holds true? Like, what on earth are you talking about?

    • @generalgk
      @generalgk Před 2 lety +3

      @@louisryan5815 Read a book. You don’t know what you’re talking about

    • @louisryan5815
      @louisryan5815 Před 2 lety +15

      @@generalgk ok, you're almost completely illiterate. We get it

    • @androgynousmaggot9389
      @androgynousmaggot9389 Před 2 lety +5

      He knows who Geralt is, he explicitly said this scene wasn't really good, since even in a fantasy setting, some rules of fencing/swordsmanship still applies!

  • @TheNubadak
    @TheNubadak Před rokem

    Holly smoke! Antonio! This was a great fun video to watch. thank you for showing me this.

  • @thoughtfuldevil6069
    @thoughtfuldevil6069 Před 3 lety +2429

    The guy: looks formidable and fearsome as all hell
    When he talks: incredibly polite, eloquent speech.

    • @onerandombruh
      @onerandombruh Před 3 lety +36

      He must be an actual formidable and fearsome opponent when it comes to fight in any way.

    • @bouzidaniraouf653
      @bouzidaniraouf653 Před 3 lety +7

      I bet he is gay the way he moves his hands. And there are lots of gay people whom have the same rugged look like him. His voice is smooth and he seems to be nice guy.

    • @thoughtfuldevil6069
      @thoughtfuldevil6069 Před 3 lety +15

      @@Kryosleep True. The Dao De Jing does say "He who excels in fighting is never quick to anger."

    • @ricktwisty5636
      @ricktwisty5636 Před 3 lety +8

      Talk softly and carry a big sword.

    • @skyereave9454
      @skyereave9454 Před 3 lety +2

      Its wonderful. And the moustache, perfect.

  • @puddlemini
    @puddlemini Před 3 lety +1565

    “...Henry Cavill being very good physically”
    Boy, same.

    • @kylo4ever693
      @kylo4ever693 Před 3 lety +19

      hell yeah i was like "yes absolutely"

    • @TheSquishySnail
      @TheSquishySnail Před 3 lety +9

      lmao. Agree.

    • @GGLD888
      @GGLD888 Před 3 lety +2

      Total Crumpet. Who cares how he holds his sword.....
      Well.......ahem..preferrably in my direction.

  • @fluffinsquirrels
    @fluffinsquirrels Před 2 lety +14

    I remember in practice always hearing about a kill timer. Essentially when two fighters enter each other's weapon range, there is a kill timer. It's up to you as the fighter to dictate how long that timer is and whether or not you'd pull out of that range to reassess the situation.

  • @sternis1
    @sternis1 Před 2 lety +12

    There is a significance with the fencing scene in Princess Bride which very few people know:
    That scene is one of the main reasons why Anders Linnard, a very influential and early person in the HEMA community, started fencing many years ago. I claim that the HEMA community would have been what it is today without this scene.

  • @gwendolynpotter5252
    @gwendolynpotter5252 Před 4 lety +802

    “The horses were very realistic let’s give it a one.”

    • @korndud
      @korndud Před 4 lety +6

      they did my boi zoro dirty lol

  • @GrandMoffTarkinsTeaDispenser
    @GrandMoffTarkinsTeaDispenser Před 4 lety +12939

    He has a moustache therefore I trust his opinion on the subject.

    • @scratchy996
      @scratchy996 Před 4 lety +150

      I have a feeling this guy is the evil twin...

    • @BigWalex
      @BigWalex Před 4 lety +240

      Don't forget that he's also bald. If he wasn't bald then he'd be an evil mad scientist from the 1860s

    • @paulg5811
      @paulg5811 Před 4 lety +20

      That's a beaut of a tash

    • @grimsquad273
      @grimsquad273 Před 4 lety +4

      Yup same

    • @randysavage1
      @randysavage1 Před 4 lety +6

      6:30 he saud a long sword is more dexterous and fast than rapier......hes full of sh*t

  • @jamezkpal2361
    @jamezkpal2361 Před rokem +1

    Very interesting and informative. I now know 1000 times more about actual sword fighting and movie sword fighting than I did before (which was nothing apparently).

  • @FightCommentary
    @FightCommentary Před 2 lety +4

    This is one of the most awesome videos that I've seen in 2021!

  • @toddjackson3136
    @toddjackson3136 Před 4 lety +1234

    "The horses looked realistic, we better give it at least a 1." This just made my day!

    • @Petaurista13
      @Petaurista13 Před 4 lety +12

      It reminds me my comment about really bad comedy: "I think donkey was good. He was playing donkey very realistic."

    • @ezenami
      @ezenami Před 4 lety +1

      I was about to type that and then I saw your comment :D

    • @damasek219
      @damasek219 Před 4 lety +4

      One star for the horses being actually alive.

    • @andrewj1216
      @andrewj1216 Před 4 lety +2

      Something you can’t quite say for monty python

    • @KZ-hu9uj
      @KZ-hu9uj Před 4 lety +3

      "Let's give it a one"*

  • @theredbun2487
    @theredbun2487 Před 4 lety +930

    Him: "Best fight scene in the history of film ever"
    Also him: "I'll give that a 7"
    I love this guy.

    • @yeet877
      @yeet877 Před 4 lety +1

      Kemény a pali xd

    • @zoltanszaszi2264
      @zoltanszaszi2264 Před 4 lety +1

      Also let's not forget that bojler eladó

    • @csenky
      @csenky Před 3 lety +1

      Well, I wouldn't be surprised if no film ever presents a 10/10. Still, would love a comment on the Tower of Joy scene from GoT.

  • @AudraT
    @AudraT Před rokem +1

    Oh my gosh, Dave Rawlings is such a pleasant guy. You just feel so happy while learning.

  • @drewk8797
    @drewk8797 Před 2 lety

    Really cool video and breakdown of techniques. Keep it up yall, God bless

  • @JohnnyOlsson
    @JohnnyOlsson Před 4 lety +2227

    This needs a part two. So many swordfights left to take a stab at.

    • @Machine91
      @Machine91 Před 4 lety +72

      *sigh*

    • @WarLycan36
      @WarLycan36 Před 4 lety +32

      I see what you did there lmao

    • @TheKronikone
      @TheKronikone Před 4 lety +23

      Puns are the autistic cousins of comedy

    • @diceman199
      @diceman199 Před 4 lety +50

      That pun needs a cutting remark but I think you're so far gone down the road of bad puns there's no point :-P

    • @VSValeant
      @VSValeant Před 4 lety +5

      Get out!

  • @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache
    @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache Před 4 lety +2619

    His lack of hair means he's strong,
    His mustache signifies trustworthiness.
    I don't even know him, but I trust him with my life.

    • @freddixon9213
      @freddixon9213 Před 4 lety +59

      I swear to god you are on every video’s comment section ever👏

    • @ssssSTopmotion
      @ssssSTopmotion Před 4 lety +46

      He sacrificed hair for power

    • @MalyRBT
      @MalyRBT Před 4 lety +8

      Whitebeard in real life.

    • @OneBiasedOpinion
      @OneBiasedOpinion Před 4 lety +36

      His mustache either signifies absolute trustworthiness, or total villainy. You won't know which it is until you meet him.

    • @nathanieldewis7767
      @nathanieldewis7767 Před 4 lety

      @@freddixon9213 I know.

  • @tirteo
    @tirteo Před 2 lety +10

    I'd love to hear your opinion on 2 more Game of Thrones fights: Tower of Joy and Oberyn Martel vs The Mountain (interesting duel spear vs sword).

  • @nedbugy
    @nedbugy Před 2 lety

    Loved your review!
    Very funny and very instructive!

  • @francisburgess6566
    @francisburgess6566 Před 4 lety +1703

    People keep saying he looks like a sword fighter should look but really he looks like a boxer from the 20s

    • @BingQilin
      @BingQilin Před 4 lety +13

      It's the moustache

    • @lukaheikkinen4963
      @lukaheikkinen4963 Před 4 lety +15

      Or like the 1900s weightlifter with the tiger/leopard suit :D

    • @Zakariia
      @Zakariia Před 4 lety +2

      He kinda looks like Bob Fitzsimmons who competed as a boxer from 1880's to 1914.

    • @gigsn707
      @gigsn707 Před 4 lety +5

      Charles Bronson

    • @jonfavreau5154
      @jonfavreau5154 Před 4 lety +3

      from the 20s - so he looks like a modern day boxer then ?

  • @georgiaplaysviolin
    @georgiaplaysviolin Před 4 lety +1544

    I love when the professionals get so excited about their profession. It makes me so happy!

    • @RoyalDog214
      @RoyalDog214 Před 4 lety +2

      @Amr Rihawi What's your profession?

    • @Ninjamanhammer
      @Ninjamanhammer Před 4 lety +19

      SPARTANS, WHAT IS YOUR PROFESSION?!

    • @kevind3974
      @kevind3974 Před 4 lety +10

      Plus he didn’t compare fantasy to his world or style. The masters usually get sucked into that and you just have the audience going “your talking about the mountain and Jedi here. their not normal people and if they were real they would still kill you in two seconds”

    • @Arigator2
      @Arigator2 Před 4 lety +4

      You can't be a sword master in the 21st century. It's a hobby.

    • @Ninjamanhammer
      @Ninjamanhammer Před 4 lety +23

      @Scott Humphreys
      He's getting paid for it. It's a job.

  • @sparkymularkey6970
    @sparkymularkey6970 Před 2 lety +15

    I've taken longsword HEMA classes and it was so much fun and so informative. Now that I've had a bit of experience, I can't help but analyze sword-fighting scenes whenever I see them in movies. 😅

  • @DTKennedy
    @DTKennedy Před 3 lety +1119

    His mustache is capable of wielding a small sword in combat.

  • @ZackerYGO
    @ZackerYGO Před 4 lety +3213

    this guy: “you can move a longsword much more quickly and much more dexterously than you can a rapier”
    the entire dark souls saga: *no*

    • @armorfrogentertainment
      @armorfrogentertainment Před 4 lety +346

      That's generally how video games work. In reality, however, when a one-handed sword and a two-handed sword are of similar length and mass, the two-handed swords moves more quickly because you're applying twice as much force.

    • @insaneweasel1
      @insaneweasel1 Před 4 lety +25

      @@armorfrogentertainment however the reach and lighter weight of the rapier gives it a huge advantage

    • @nature337
      @nature337 Před 4 lety +123

      @@insaneweasel1 The weight Isn't hugely different (1kg vs 1.5kg), but you have a point with the reach. Rapiers have advantages (especially rapier+dagger/buckler), but speed isn't it.

    • @Philweasel
      @Philweasel Před 4 lety +140

      @@nature337 I feel the problem is people mistake a rapier for a foil. Having held both, I can attest that the rapier is a lot heavier than it looks.

    • @Narokkurai
      @Narokkurai Před 4 lety +114

      @@armorfrogentertainment the difference isn't the force, it's the leverage. With a one-handed sword, you've only got one hand to control both the fulcrum and the tip of the blade. Even with a very well-balanced weapon, you are very limited in where you can move your blade and how quickly you can place it there.
      A two-handed blade literally adds another dimension of control, by giving you a forward hand to control the fulcrum or balance of the blade, and a back hand to control the tip. It completely opens up new possibilities for moving with the blade, new angles to attack from, etc.
      The trade-off is that two handed weapons have less effective range than a one-handed weapon of the same length, because you need to keep your body relatively square to keep both hands on the grip. A one-handed blade user can lunge and extend their entire arm with an attack, easily giving them two or three times as much range as someone keeping both hands on their sword. Hence why most one-handed blades are specialized for stabbing, to take advantage of their biggest strength.

  • @Mojo_3.14
    @Mojo_3.14 Před 2 lety +19

    I love watching Jill Bearup who is a stage fighter and analyzes movie fights from a story telling prospective. As in how much does this fight tell us about the characters fighting? But seeing a practical fight prospective from an expert is very cool too.

  • @mattpedone6649
    @mattpedone6649 Před rokem +4

    I LOVE the fact that he critiques the technique, but allows for it to still be entertaining.

  • @Wolfoe-ex2jj
    @Wolfoe-ex2jj Před 4 lety +1936

    When he says The Princess Bride’s duel is the best fight in cinema.
    “Ah, I see you are a man of culture as well”

    • @Mojotasticification
      @Mojotasticification Před 4 lety +21

      They should have shown him 'The deluge' that fight seen is awesome and might be better

    • @alejandrogonzalez8150
      @alejandrogonzalez8150 Před 4 lety +6

      I would have liked this comment, but I won't be the a.Hole who ruins its 69 likes.

    • @donwanna3906
      @donwanna3906 Před 4 lety +1

      I subbed just because of this.

    • @garlandrose9948
      @garlandrose9948 Před 4 lety +2

      Joe Hawkins I see you are an informed man. Skallagrim introduce you?

    • @SarsTheSecond
      @SarsTheSecond Před 3 lety

      Knight of Hope, Duel have much better fights!

  • @jonrath4731
    @jonrath4731 Před 3 lety +981

    He absolutely won me over when he pointed out that the Princess Bride fight was a narrative and not a real fight. I was also surprised to see the rating for it.

    • @blacktimhoward4322
      @blacktimhoward4322 Před 3 lety +32

      I trained with the epee (basically a sport rapier) for 10 years and won a state championship, I can co-sign the fact the parts in between the dialogue and environmental stuff actually has quality bladework

    • @cass7448
      @cass7448 Před 2 lety +30

      All the best fight scenes are about the story and the characters more than the fight itself. Anyone can ask an expert to choreograph a fancy 10 minute duel, but great filmmakers realise it's another opportunity to tell us about how a character thinks and what their relationship with the other characters is.
      Take Star Wars for example. The Anakin vs Obi-Wan fight is long and complex, and spectacular... but the most interesting parts are when they're sizing each other up at the start, and the end when Obi Wan is expressing his grief as Anakin burns. You could cut most of the middle part out and it would be the same scene.
      Compare that to Luke and Vader in RotJ, where every moment is dripping with character drama.

    • @oshura2506
      @oshura2506 Před 2 lety +7

      He is clearly a fan of the movie as well lol

    • @nicolasalfonsoflorio9294
      @nicolasalfonsoflorio9294 Před 2 lety +10

      It's amazing how he understands the theatricality of the scene, apart from the technical stuff. Movies are made in order to engage emotionally with the audience.

    • @danone2414
      @danone2414 Před 2 lety +4

      YEAAAAAH saaamee. I personally hold that scene so dear to my heart. storytelling wise i love it.

  • @JMPDev
    @JMPDev Před 2 lety +1

    Dave is incredible. He has such mastery and depth of knowledge

  • @subutaynoyan5372
    @subutaynoyan5372 Před 2 lety +5

    The way Geralt moves is a bit more about how Sapkowski described his fighting technique differs from regular people. The keyword: pirouette
    Sapkowski did a great job at explaining Geralt's advantage being how he moves, and how inhumanely quick he can be whilst doing it. He usually makes half spins that just suprises his opponents, gets through multiple enemies with his extreme agility, getting then in their backs or flanks

  • @andytierney3783
    @andytierney3783 Před 3 lety +1695

    While we were off enjoying Game of Thrones, this man was studying the blade.

    • @sonamnechen8733
      @sonamnechen8733 Před 3 lety +4

      Nice!!!!

    • @manumaster1990
      @manumaster1990 Před 3 lety +26

      Enjoying?? That show was trash!!!

    • @ultratronger
      @ultratronger Před 3 lety +60

      @@manumaster1990 depends, are you counting the last 2 or 3 seasons? most of us forget they exist

    • @manumaster1990
      @manumaster1990 Před 3 lety +4

      @@ultratronger yes, i take the show to be judge as a whole package.

    • @jdrc1233
      @jdrc1233 Před 3 lety +22

      @@ultratronger wait hold up? 2-3 seasons? are you telling me the battle of the bastards wasn’t perfect? the whole build up of season 7 (excluding “beyond the wall”) wasn’t good?

  • @Rime_Di_Michelangelo
    @Rime_Di_Michelangelo Před 3 lety +1160

    Henry Cavill is a category on its own: confirmed

    • @OleDad-pi2bx
      @OleDad-pi2bx Před 3 lety +13

      Agreed 100%

    • @xxportalxx.
      @xxportalxx. Před 3 lety +32

      Yeah I 100% support his rating on Henry cavill making the whole thing better

  • @animepabu5526
    @animepabu5526 Před rokem +20

    Directors should hire him to help coordinate sword fights. Like they do other specialties

  • @thew-heat5525
    @thew-heat5525 Před 2 lety

    Dave, I like your explanations and analysis your the real deal!

  • @OneBiasedOpinion
    @OneBiasedOpinion Před 4 lety +834

    "The horses were very realistic! Let's give it a 1."
    I love this dude.

  • @84rinne_moo
    @84rinne_moo Před 3 lety +1453

    Fun fact about the princess bride scene, Bonetti’s defense is an Italian fencing form developed by Rocco Benetti, hence the retort of “I thought it fitting considering the rocky terrain” a little funny joke there 😉

    • @jamesatherton6231
      @jamesatherton6231 Před 3 lety +33

      Thanks for the comment very interesting

    • @aarondeyoung6315
      @aarondeyoung6315 Před 2 lety +37

      Just solidifies the genius hidden jokes in the movie.

    • @mattgieseke8302
      @mattgieseke8302 Před 2 lety +6

      Capo Ferro and Agrippa were also real swordmasters referenced

  • @jayare6804
    @jayare6804 Před 2 lety +5

    If I had to describe a modern sword master, sight unseen, this gentleman would be the artist rendering.

  • @mickbadgero5457
    @mickbadgero5457 Před 2 lety

    Thank-you for the reviews.

  • @sidchitale4519
    @sidchitale4519 Před 4 lety +779

    Dave Rawlings: "spinning becomes important"
    *Anakin has entered the chat*

    • @oblivioustothejoke7261
      @oblivioustothejoke7261 Před 4 lety +21

      This is a video. People can't "enter the chat" since it is pre recorder. Not live.

    • @quantumvideoscz2052
      @quantumvideoscz2052 Před 4 lety +41

      @@oblivioustothejoke7261 ... just... You know what, I'm not even gonna try... Your username says it best...

    • @guycxz
      @guycxz Před 4 lety +2

      @@oblivioustothejoke7261 Lorn Adornable, is that you?

    • @GamingGuruGuy975
      @GamingGuruGuy975 Před 4 lety +18

      High ground in my opinion is the most important factor.

    • @coracaocristal833
      @coracaocristal833 Před 4 lety +1

      Spinning?
      "It's treason then..."

  • @Phanelosis
    @Phanelosis Před 4 lety +629

    I really like how Dave is able to separate and appreciate artistic fighting for what it is. Not necessary realistic, but emotional and as a storytelling tool. And I can't quite pinpoint it, but I get the impression that Dave is a really great teacher! Way to go!

    • @kevinneighbour3458
      @kevinneighbour3458 Před 4 lety +8

      He is!

    • @uberspider1362
      @uberspider1362 Před 4 lety +14

      Considering the fact that I’m pretty sure he has his own Hema club and his company makes most of the basic training swords used across even just America, yeah I would assume he’s a good teacher as well

    • @harikrishnanl6142
      @harikrishnanl6142 Před 3 lety +1

      I think he is just a star wars fan🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @night_wolf_pl944
    @night_wolf_pl944 Před 2 lety +5

    Pls make a part with "The Deluge" (or "Potop" in polish) from 1974, it has one of the most realistic saber fights ever (many experts agree).

  • @nas14gt
    @nas14gt Před rokem

    Awesome video bro! Lord willing, I'll be able to come train with you sometime! ⚔️

  • @RealAzK
    @RealAzK Před 3 lety +2026

    Japanese sword master rating movies: "nice... someone would have to be.. quite skilled to do that.."
    English sword master rating movies: "disgusting."

    • @romanlane6189
      @romanlane6189 Před 2 lety +141

      It seems like there's a huge difference in critique between a Japanese reviewer and a English one

    • @Arkainum
      @Arkainum Před 2 lety +398

      @@romanlane6189 Japan is really big on being polite to the point of farce. England will be polite, but realistic. XD

    • @SeaSerpentLevi
      @SeaSerpentLevi Před 2 lety +129

      @@Arkainum lol indeed, i forgot where it is now, probably Kyoto, but there's this region where it is known that people talk way too politely, but they actually mean the oppose, like saying "Would you like some tea" when they actually are starting to get annoyed with your presence and would like you to leave, so they say that expecting you to refuse it and leave hahahah i forgot where it is and the name they give it but it added even more layers of complexity to japanese (as if it even needs)

    • @HadirUntukAnda
      @HadirUntukAnda Před 2 lety +16

      Ok weebs

    • @SeaSerpentLevi
      @SeaSerpentLevi Před 2 lety +19

      @@HadirUntukAnda its true watch the japanese samurai rating movies/anime video

  • @BlackLegion12621
    @BlackLegion12621 Před 4 lety +412

    You can tell this guy's a teacher by how he critiques with honesty, but also reassures and finds positives.

    • @TheVasek25
      @TheVasek25 Před 4 lety +4

      That can be applied to 1-H, 2-H combats with swords. Otherwise he makes statements which are out of his field. Also it is seen, that he rates subjectively.

    • @deltav864
      @deltav864 Před 4 lety +20

      He's also aware that he's nitpicking; they could go for realistic non-stylized fighting, but only a small enthusiastic niche would be excited while the rest will miss the dynamics and tension (because they have no clue what's going on.) Not to mention that in some cases the stylizing adds to the story, one of the staples of movie making is 'show don't tell', it's harder to show someone's rage and erratic behavior using nuanced real sword fighting techniques than it is to just have him wail on his opponent like a barbarian with big movements.
      There's still a place for realistic fighting in movies that claim historical accuracy.

    • @walter3934
      @walter3934 Před 4 lety +4

      positive points such as the horse being realistic

    • @brentpieczynski
      @brentpieczynski Před 4 lety

      @@deltav864 If the character was presented as expertly trained in the communication of subtle clues to portray their intent, then this would be good. But I have been in real sword fights and dagger fights, with people both forcing a situation into existence along with the aggressor deciding all will perceive things their way. Instead of the nature of Full Formal Dueling, with all people being assumed to have the worst intent by every possible person.
      All this is followed with Full Formal Duels, having officials having their reputation drug through the mud. So we could start a movie with two men in drag, beating each other with verified as new, strong polymer versions of Women's Hairbrushes, then build a movie around the fall-out around the duel. Along with the possibility of two drag-kings punching things out, in a stereotyped masculine fashion, to create high profile personal injury. With all decaying until, no knowledge of what caused the conflict will happen.
      When an official comes to a full formal dueling decision, just ask how long will their professional reputation last. If a formal duel, the official determines the win or lose status; as a result, judgment call not effectiveness determines the win. Because the in-group status is formal dueling, with small groups and individuals. While informal duels do not need a stated reason, with that violence, happens at whatever skill level each participant has.
      As for informal-duels, the violence happens as shown in the movies with some full formal duels, with massive controversy happens. The fun stuff that most people will find to be boring will be both practice fights known as full informal duels for individuals and small groups. Along with plenty of formal duels, involving items such as walk-along paper airplane capture techniques.
      Just remember that the simulation is not the reality, especially when the simulation is actively twisted things to make it unrealistic. Then bureaucrats will point to the inaccurate by active inaccuracy preservation example, with calling this the same as real. To win around 19 out of 20 situations, just do not panic with this involving grinding into the anatomy of the pattern, so by habit, something functional will happen, even if the mind shuts down; as a result, puncturing the face can lead to a psychological stop. So losing a drop of blood, can turn the face pale and make the entire body shake, then the bulk of actions will be By-Rote-Performed.

    • @sirsnek6562
      @sirsnek6562 Před 3 lety

      @@TheVasek25 Not just with swords, learning a sword makes you also learn how to fight with a spear, with exception of spear specific things. Think of spears and swords less like pianos and guitars, and more like eletric guitars and acoustic guitars. Verrrry similar, with some specific things changed.

  • @Phanta3
    @Phanta3 Před rokem +5

    What about The Court Jester end fight between Danny Kaye & Basil Rathbone? My 2nd favorite after Princess Bride. I love the comedy of Kaye's character switching back and forth between someone who has no clue how to sword fight and then being "the greatest"! Obviously there's a suspension of disbelief, but I'm curious about what parts actually have methodology behind them?

  • @tickets23
    @tickets23 Před rokem

    I very much enjoyed listening to this man and his expertise. he was able to say he enjoyed a fight scene, simply just to enjoy it and to take reality out of it. very smart man!

  • @LetsbeHonestOfficial
    @LetsbeHonestOfficial Před 3 lety +1402

    He's so critical that he'd probably rate himself a 6/10 after killing 8 people because ''well, I probably should've...''

    • @jelleposthuma8786
      @jelleposthuma8786 Před 3 lety +26

      Hahah i like that

    • @Euripides_Panz
      @Euripides_Panz Před 3 lety +19

      Yes, he should have.

    • @DC-hw7fw
      @DC-hw7fw Před 3 lety +3

      That's critical? Child, please!

    • @dary2905
      @dary2905 Před 3 lety +5

      "There is always room for improvement" mentality... I love it cuz same lmaooo

    • @robertthebruce6035
      @robertthebruce6035 Před 3 lety +2

      "Oh no, I accidentally krumpau'd that russian guy instead of performing a perfect Zornhau! Silly me!"

  • @artificialbrain7687
    @artificialbrain7687 Před 4 lety +3211

    Me: that looks pretty good. Him: it’s terrible. Me: yes.

  • @minaghosh3525
    @minaghosh3525 Před 2 lety +2

    My regular fencing club neighboured the Longsword Academy, and one night I met him on the tube and could just tell this guy was from the academy, because of those red and black pants and his bag of swords. Such a nice guy. He saw I was super-interested and at our stop he opened his bag and showed me all the swords at the station.

  • @Spr3adYourWings
    @Spr3adYourWings Před 2 lety +1

    Dave looks like with Braum (League of Legends), he should be a shield master.
    Great video. I liked what he said about the Hound, quick finishes.

  • @theMindwalker
    @theMindwalker Před 4 lety +913

    Last Jedi: "First miracle of this fight is them managing not to kill each other."
    Well said.

    • @SierraSierraFoxtrot
      @SierraSierraFoxtrot Před 4 lety +45

      They killed the franchise.

    • @andysmith5464
      @andysmith5464 Před 4 lety +14

      Some directors expect actors to be actual super heros... wasn't the actors that destroyed star wars for the veteran fans...

    • @SierraSierraFoxtrot
      @SierraSierraFoxtrot Před 4 lety +11

      @@andysmith5464 definitely. The actors and others did their best.
      Blame lies with JJ RJ and KK.

    • @theMindwalker
      @theMindwalker Před 4 lety +13

      Agree with both of you, 1000%. Daisey and Adam...the entire cast...were all very capable, talented actors and actresses. It sucks seeing the potential go to waste.

    • @lillyanneserrelio2187
      @lillyanneserrelio2187 Před 4 lety +15

      @@theMindwalker agreed. Disney was supposed to bring balance to the force. They were supposed to save the franchise, not destroy it
      /Makes Obiwan's pained and betrayed face

  • @carlosantoniolabate3005
    @carlosantoniolabate3005 Před 3 lety +894

    ""The Princess Bride" is the best fight scene ever in any film ever" like I needed a video to know that

    • @helenl3193
      @helenl3193 Před 3 lety +46

      It's always good to have him confirm his credentials by saying it, though

    • @constancemiller3753
      @constancemiller3753 Před 3 lety +3

      Yes.

    • @Bialy_1
      @Bialy_1 Před 3 lety +4

      "best fight scene ever in any film ever" Duel from THE DELUGE (Potop)... old Japanese movies where they are showing how real sword fight looks like(for example duel from Seven Samurai)... British movie The Duellists, not to mention if its just "fight scene" then it can be also with guns or empty hands and then you have so many good fight scenes to choice from...

    • @bounter_
      @bounter_ Před 3 lety +1

      *cough* The Deluge

    • @WalkerRileyMC
      @WalkerRileyMC Před 3 lety +1

      Not going to lie, I was terrified he was going to tear that scene to pieces.

  • @TheJellymonty
    @TheJellymonty Před rokem

    I wish Mask of Zorro was on there! Great analysis and am loving that mustache! 👍🏻 😚

  • @atlageek
    @atlageek Před 2 lety +22

    So glad to see the Princess Bride getting the love it deserves 🥰

  • @JackGilb
    @JackGilb Před 4 lety +2097

    "This is bad, this is terrible." Is he just talking about the fight or the last couple seasons of GoT?

  • @Caffeinated-Bladesmith
    @Caffeinated-Bladesmith Před 4 lety +640

    He was surprisingly positive to me. Like, "Yes, this is terrible and they'd both die in moments, but here are a couple things they're kind of doing right."
    That's maturity.

    • @paulwhite9242
      @paulwhite9242 Před 4 lety +51

      I like he could seperate the narrative purpose from the quality of the swordplay.

    • @yamchadragonball6983
      @yamchadragonball6983 Před 4 lety +6

      Most movie fights aren't really about the fighting. Even in something like John Wick the fights are there to tell a story and entertain us, and in the case of John Wick they certainly accomplished those two :)

    • @DC-hw7fw
      @DC-hw7fw Před 4 lety +1

      @@yamchadragonball6983 John Wick movies are for the fights and any martial artist or firearms nut would tell you it's authentic. You basically said bs that you came up with on the top of your head... or the bottom of your a$$.

    • @JustYTWatching
      @JustYTWatching Před 4 lety +3

      @@paulwhite9242 Except he didn't do that for The Witcher. Geralt fights the way he does because he's a witcher, our swordplay is irrelevant to someone who's so much faster and stronger

    • @LaughingJokerProd
      @LaughingJokerProd Před 4 lety +3

      @@JustYTWatching It kinda does, since we still see he's of flesh and blood. Why try and be ineffecient with swordplay when you could be a lot more effecient, especially with better than the usual person's strength and speed.

  • @harpseal9234
    @harpseal9234 Před 2 lety

    I wish the
    last samurai
    Assassin street encounter scene was in here . it was very well done.
    Woulda loved to hear how he felt about that!

  • @trenziedapug1428
    @trenziedapug1428 Před rokem +11

    I would've loved to see him rate the Tower of Joy fight in Game of Thrones.

    • @yledrks4756
      @yledrks4756 Před rokem

      Unreal right? they skip the best fight scene in the whole series, and the best swordsmen Ser Arthur Dayne😡

    • @redrick8900
      @redrick8900 Před rokem

      @@yledrks4756 That fight scene is terrible and Dayne looks like a complete idiot.

    • @yledrks4756
      @yledrks4756 Před rokem +1

      @@redrick8900 still want to hear that from Dave Rawlings if true 😎

    • @onmysleave
      @onmysleave Před rokem +1

      Skallagrim did, and it's fairly critical

  • @whitesmokegaming
    @whitesmokegaming Před 4 lety +384

    “I’m not sure that holding your hand is a- OH MY GOODNESS THIS IS TERRIBLE.”

  • @marcusgabriel8365
    @marcusgabriel8365 Před 4 lety +414

    Why does he look like that type of person that sells weapons and armour while saying, *looking to protect yourself, or deal some damage?*

  • @wonghy1115
    @wonghy1115 Před 2 lety +2

    "And slag them off hideously-" I NEED MORE OF THIS GUY, I'M IN TEARS

  • @danone2414
    @danone2414 Před 2 lety

    this was so much fun to watch!

  • @felinabernabe
    @felinabernabe Před 4 lety +1186

    We all know that “Henry cavil is good, physically”

    • @Elcherino123
      @Elcherino123 Před 4 lety +5

      No no no no. Only females are allowed to say that. I do think he's good as a swordsman. Should have been in GoT.

    • @adumbyelloh2563
      @adumbyelloh2563 Před 4 lety +76

      @@Elcherino123 Can confirm, as a man, Henry Cavil's physicality surpasses gender. 10/10

    • @InSaNoDaCloWn
      @InSaNoDaCloWn Před 4 lety +3

      And seems like a genuinely nice dude.

    • @willhowardlokoartyui
      @willhowardlokoartyui Před 3 lety +2

      @@adumbyelloh2563 Can also confirm as a straight man, Henry is indeed a 10/10