"The exercising of weapons putteth away aches, griefs, and diseases, it increaseth strength and sharpeneth the wits, it giveth a perfect judgment, it expelleth melancholy, choleric, and evil conceits, it keepeth a man in breath, in perfect healthe, and long life." – George Silver (1599)

23 February 2010

Mu Ryu February 2010 knife sparring

Formally trained guy in the white shirt, self-trained in the black. Pretty even match. It just goes to show that it’s not the martial art that counts, it’s the fighter performing it. Even if you practice the most bad-ass ancient tradition that was ever forged in the blood of enemies on the field of battle, in a lot of ways you’re on your own. You have to make it work for you.

Also: Perfect soundtrack for a knife-vs-knife fight.

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22 July 2009

Knife & stick fight



Although the movies make it look cool, you really want to a saber grip on a knife, not a icepick. The other way loses the ability to thrust plus you are bereft the length of the knife and since an icepick grip generally makes you strike with hooks you also lose the length of the forearm.

Thanks Miles!

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