Man, this is a great video for people trying to learn on their own, and don't have someone there to tell them these things. They might learn right or wrong on the techniques, and maybe correct/refine them later, but if they develop long term injuries they will NEVER get the chance to go further.
Good video! While not in the context of this video, it could also be mentioned that any hyperextension of sword arm allows for disarming techniques. Any locking of the knees allows for a leg break (just step on the top of the knee in bind). Well, don't actually, that's fifty grand in reconstructive surgery... And, any time the knee goes too far away from directly over the foot, sweeps become an option. So, it's not just about injury in practice... everything y'all mentioned are terrible habits to take into a weapons fight.
Extremely useful videos! I've seen channels demonstrating this or that cut, this or that parry, but never something so essential - how to avoid injuries. My elbows have no problems, but my wrists feel some stress.
I’m very interested HEMA. Where can I get the training swords? Every time I search I get links to cheap crap on Amazon. If anyone knows much appreciated and great vid!
watched that video before and was like: "Hah, I don't do any of this." Rewatched it, because because I overextended my left wrist as a right handed person. You may ask yourself how can this happen as a right handed person? I don't know. I realized just in time though. I have joint pain, but a little break should be enough in my case. Watch out guys, also for joints where you might not expect this to happen and where hyperextending doesn't even benefit you in any way.
LOL, and there I thought there will be bruises from being stabbed, bumped or broken bones in hand due to being hit with a sword and tore skin on the head. Well, I guess my group practices differently :-D.
That's exactly what we are. I'm not saying it happens all the time. But we avoid using protective gear. Teaches you to be responsible and not rush into things. Mistakes hurt. It's a martial art, not a sport.
Is that so in all the military sabre systems or just the British one? Not trying to be a dick, just generally curious - I'm only familiar with the British system and want to expand my knowledge!
Great advice and not just for HEMA.
Man, this is a great video for people trying to learn on their own, and don't have someone there to tell them these things. They might learn right or wrong on the techniques, and maybe correct/refine them later, but if they develop long term injuries they will NEVER get the chance to go further.
NO! That magnificent mane. What happened?!
THE MAN brings you down if you don't conform to his idea of presentable. In "society."
Good video!
While not in the context of this video, it could also be mentioned that any hyperextension of sword arm allows for disarming techniques. Any locking of the knees allows for a leg break (just step on the top of the knee in bind). Well, don't actually, that's fifty grand in reconstructive surgery... And, any time the knee goes too far away from directly over the foot, sweeps become an option.
So, it's not just about injury in practice... everything y'all mentioned are terrible habits to take into a weapons fight.
when i started hema, in ochs my shoulders hurt alot, later i found the reason was a wrong and stretched stance.
Kinda pissed at my instructor for not letting me know all of this when we started a month ago... I've had tendinitis for a week now >:(
That explains the elbow thank you
I was hoping Eric would do an axe breaking demo.
looks like someone zerked off Erics Hair.....
LOL!
Bad time of the year for a major haircut...
It was for a job requirement :P
@@HEMASimian Really? Canada seems to be quite backwards then.
@@vorrnth8734 Not for law enforcement
My right elbow thanks you for this video.
Very good video - nicely done!!!
Great vid, now I know what I did wrong that made my right shoulder hurt
Extremely useful videos! I've seen channels demonstrating this or that cut, this or that parry, but never something so essential - how to avoid injuries.
My elbows have no problems, but my wrists feel some stress.
Great safety video! :)
needed that one long ago....
It's so wierd seeing Eric without a ponytail
Great video guys!
I’m very interested HEMA. Where can I get the training swords? Every time I search I get links to cheap crap on Amazon. If anyone knows much appreciated and great vid!
Depends on your country
UK go the the HEMA shop
US and Canada Purple heart Armoury (I believe)
Both do really good budget friendly weapons and armour
watched that video before and was like: "Hah, I don't do any of this."
Rewatched it, because because I overextended my left wrist as a right handed person.
You may ask yourself how can this happen as a right handed person?
I don't know. I realized just in time though. I have joint pain, but a little break should be enough in my case.
Watch out guys, also for joints where you might not expect this to happen and where hyperextending doesn't even benefit you in any way.
Nice video, thx
Rusty rapier blade there.
Teach me please!
anyone ever accidentally get jabbed in the neck?
LOL, and there I thought there will be bruises from being stabbed, bumped or broken bones in hand due to being hit with a sword and tore skin on the head. Well, I guess my group practices differently :-D.
If you wear proper gear use proper swords and spar safely the most you should get is a crushed thumb.
That's the thing. We wear no gear and use steel swords. :-)
@@screaminggoblin36 Be responsible
That's exactly what we are. I'm not saying it happens all the time. But we avoid using protective gear. Teaches you to be responsible and not rush into things. Mistakes hurt. It's a martial art, not a sport.
But yeah, using masks for full force cuts to the head and stabbing in the face.
Typical 19th century sabre is held in a "thumb up' grip.
Is that so in all the military sabre systems or just the British one? Not trying to be a dick, just generally curious - I'm only familiar with the British system and want to expand my knowledge!
@@MPPRODUCTIONSger Personally I study a lot of Russian sources. In russian sabre or cossak shashka you hold them thumb up.
@@dimitrizaitsew1988 Ah cheers for the response mate! Never really seen russian sabre - need to look into that!
@@MPPRODUCTIONSger You can take a look at the original source from 1843. It's in russian though
www.reenactor.ru/ARH/Drill/Pravila_Fext_1843.pdf