I recall learning something about Western martial arts from the documentary "Reclaiming the Blade". I was fascinated, to say the least, but it makes perfect sense that people in the Western world would have had to defend themselves from outsiders in some fashion, therefore necessitating the creation and refinement of martial arts.
To see some of the techniques play out on video was quite informative and entertaining. I wonder: is it at all possible that you could link us to video examples of some of the material that you teach? "Reclaiming the Blade" just didn't have enough. There is quite a bit to find on Youtube, but I have no way of knowing if any of it is historically accurate.
Also: As awesome as the television adaptation of "Game of Thrones" is, the clunky sword-swinging leaves much to be desired if you know anything at all about how unrealistic it is. Has your organization done anything at all to approach television or movie studios in an attempt to encourage inclusion of realistic Western martial arts into period or fantasy series and films? TV and film would be so much more engrossing and thrilling if only they got the fighting correct.
I thank you in advance for any response you may be able to offer.
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I recall learning something about Western martial arts from the documentary "Reclaiming the Blade". I was fascinated, to say the least, but it makes perfect sense that people in the Western world would have had to defend themselves from outsiders in some fashion, therefore necessitating the creation and refinement of martial arts.
To see some of the techniques play out on video was quite informative and entertaining. I wonder: is it at all possible that you could link us to video examples of some of the material that you teach? "Reclaiming the Blade" just didn't have enough. There is quite a bit to find on Youtube, but I have no way of knowing if any of it is historically accurate.
Also: As awesome as the television adaptation of "Game of Thrones" is, the clunky sword-swinging leaves much to be desired if you know anything at all about how unrealistic it is. Has your organization done anything at all to approach television or movie studios in an attempt to encourage inclusion of realistic Western martial arts into period or fantasy series and films? TV and film would be so much more engrossing and thrilling if only they got the fighting correct.
I thank you in advance for any response you may be able to offer.
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