Starting off our series of Thomas Page, covering some of the niche additions given by his outside and hanging guard as well as movement and the basics of lesson 1.
Hey man I just found your channel and I have to say you spend a lot of time actually teaching the techniques instead of just showing them and for someone like me with a martial arts background that wants so badly to steady HEMA but no access to a school because I live on an island it’s really awesome so thanks for the content
I am very happy to be helpful to you, thanks for watching and best of luck in following along. If you've any requests that I could cover for you, please don't hesitate to ask.
Another aspect to consider that makes Page and sources like Page utilize more offline footwork is that these systems have a direct tie to 18th century stage gladiator combat. Gladiators would often fight with mixed weapons. It makes sense that they would opt for a style of outside guard that is more universally protective from things like quarterstaves and two handed swords, in addition to heavier broadswords and cudgels.
@@rocketcityhema671 I use Page as my primary guiding source and have had the chance to compete in mixed weapons events that allow polearms and spears. I can attest that the wide stance was highly effective at collecting blows with heavy weapons. Way more than a typical saber-style outside, which is frankly pretty structural weak even against a particularly strong regular sword blow.
Moving from outside to inside for me feels more like swinging the body back than a step off. What is your take on the type of broadsword? I know Paul Wagner suggests a heavy duty sword is the only kind that makes sense for the body mechanics.
I don't buy into that at all. I won't say that a heavier sword doesn't of course benifit from more torque being put on it, but any weapon in the hand can utalise this mechanic to good effect. I will also say that the broadening up when guarding the outside/top is something nice to cultivate for when you're against someone who'll throw extra, my footage from the Midwinter Armizare I used this concept to avoid leg shots. It also should not be overly fixated on as I said in the vid, this is an additional piece to be put onto our already existing moveset and if it's not needed, don't employ it.
Thank you!
Hey man I just found your channel and I have to say you spend a lot of time actually teaching the techniques instead of just showing them and for someone like me with a martial arts background that wants so badly to steady HEMA but no access to a school because I live on an island it’s really awesome so thanks for the content
I am very happy to be helpful to you, thanks for watching and best of luck in following along. If you've any requests that I could cover for you, please don't hesitate to ask.
Another aspect to consider that makes Page and sources like Page utilize more offline footwork is that these systems have a direct tie to 18th century stage gladiator combat. Gladiators would often fight with mixed weapons. It makes sense that they would opt for a style of outside guard that is more universally protective from things like quarterstaves and two handed swords, in addition to heavier broadswords and cudgels.
Quite possibly, and it certainly comes in clutch when you meet a fighter with a beastly outside throw.
@@rocketcityhema671 I use Page as my primary guiding source and have had the chance to compete in mixed weapons events that allow polearms and spears. I can attest that the wide stance was highly effective at collecting blows with heavy weapons. Way more than a typical saber-style outside, which is frankly pretty structural weak even against a particularly strong regular sword blow.
Moving from outside to inside for me feels more like swinging the body back than a step off. What is your take on the type of broadsword? I know Paul Wagner suggests a heavy duty sword is the only kind that makes sense for the body mechanics.
I don't buy into that at all. I won't say that a heavier sword doesn't of course benifit from more torque being put on it, but any weapon in the hand can utalise this mechanic to good effect. I will also say that the broadening up when guarding the outside/top is something nice to cultivate for when you're against someone who'll throw extra, my footage from the Midwinter Armizare I used this concept to avoid leg shots. It also should not be overly fixated on as I said in the vid, this is an additional piece to be put onto our already existing moveset and if it's not needed, don't employ it.