a visual resource

[swan_tower]

The next post in the "writing fight scenes" series has been delayed by the necessity of scanning in a few things for illustrative purposes, but in the meantime, have a video:

Watch on YouTube

It's a nice demonstration of the tactics that prevail between a rapier and a longsword, as well as a few other technical matters that we'll get to in future posts. In fact, I may well refer back to this as an example later on.

Comments

[ninja-turbo.livejournal.com]

I know I'd love to hear about those inaccuracies. :)

It seemed to me that the Capoferro fencer wasn't good at staying in stance, and the Meyer fighter was using a very long but narrow stance. However, my knoweldge of those manuals is limited.

[swords-and-pens.livejournal.com]

Came up with a great line in the car: "It's German longsword: if you aren't putting you quillons in someone's face, you're doing it wrong!" ;p

[ninja-turbo.livejournal.com]

This is where I want a Facebook-esque 'Like' button. :)