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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Russ Mitchell: A bone broken is almost always more vulnerable to being broken again... that's just the way of it. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Thats odd, I was always under ...

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I was once that way. I didn't care about anything but the fighting, but I treated fighting like an artform. I tried every style I could find, and still experiment to this day. Over the years I have likened to the idea of "the whole package" because I realize that I was missing some of the best thing...

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Whats the link for, well you know?

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Hjalmar of Sognefjord
House Bearkiller
Barony of Grey Niche, Meridies.

"True nobility is not measured by being superior to another, but rather by becoming superior to oneself."

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Palymar: I personally am looking forward to seeing how the Tuchux conduct themselves on the field this weekend. I sincerly hope they have made some of the improvements Bedla...

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Well heck, I haven't been in trouble for awhile so let me just stick my nose into this. TUCHUXS: I met a few of them a couple years ago and as always I wanted to test my ability against them (not really knowing who they were). I did well and concider myself the victor, however I think I lost due to ...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Milan: Two sword is for very aggressive fighting. Yeah, you need to be fast on your feet but that isn't enough. If you find yourself being defensive at all when you fight wi...

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I can't make it this year "boo hoo". First time I've missed it to.

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Hjalmar of Sognefjord
House Bearkiller
Barony of Grey Niche, Meridies.

"True nobility is not measured by being superior to another, but rather by becoming superior to oneself."

hjalmr

Although I can usually outrun my opponents, sometimes I will allow them to catch me so I can work inside. One trick that was not mentioned is to to wait for them to throw that right handed straight shot, or wrap shot and target thier arm. If you do it correctly (proper timing and such) you will stri...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by dukelogan: [B]actually its not. sagas are stories, fiction. like most religious tales based in nothing (david and goliath, seas parting, etc). fantasy, folklore, and non-factua...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Vitus: Why has Gareth resigned from the Order? What is the word on the street? What a bummer.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I have heard the "why's", but since I am not a knig...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by dukelogan: nor will i. falling over and assuming a fetal position in a single fight looks silly (and gets my tabard dirty!). it makes no sense either. i simply declare the s...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Rainald: I'm still muddy on Meridian who's who. Is this the same Gareth?: extracted from BOD quarterly meeting notes held on 26 April 03 "...(Gareth le Bruin) resigned memb...

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Dukelogan: Viking family sagas contain many referances to flourantine fighting -so it's period for me. Madu however was (as I understand it) not period, nor would it be very effect. I use madu's from time to time just I can, an they are fun to use. (^_^) ------------------ Hjalmar of Sognefjord Hous...

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So who came in second?

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Hjalmar of Sognefjord
House Bearkiller
Barony of Grey Niche, Meridies.

"True nobility is not measured by being superior to another, but rather by becoming superior to oneself."

hjalmr

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by blackbow: I further suggest starting off with a sword and madu for the increased leg coverage. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> ARRRRRGGGGHHHH! Did someone just mention the evi...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by CountAlaric: Telling your opponent which hand you were going to fight with would be no differrent than you telling your opponent that you have a thrusting tip- it is just c...

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Hi. I am by nature a defensive person. Because of this, I try to set the pace by being defensive. I block very well, but my secret is to stay away from my opponent. I believe that the longer I stay alive, the better chance I'm going to win. This tactic works well into my style as a whole because I b...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by ]I)ongal: On a somewhat separate note, here is my (Calontir, active marshallate) interpretation of the philosophy behind active marshalling: Perfectly honorable gentles make...

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dukelogan: I apologize if it seemed like I was making assumption towards you or anyone else. My post was meant to be in reference to the general SCA fighting populace. On another note, I am not a native of Meridies (who I do feel has a low calibration issue in most cases.) I am recently from the Mid...

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Jester: Nice post. I don't think you hijacked the thread at all and I thank you for your observations and insight. (^_^) ------------------ Hjalmar of Sognefjord House Bearkiller Barony of Grey Niche, Meridies. "True nobility is not measured by being superior to another, but rather by becoming super...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by sarnac: this thread has broken down into an arguement over calibration..... which is only ONE of the aspects I originally mentioned. So does your personal honour as a fighte...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by dukelogan: this is not a game of tag. it is a sport of physical dominance. i throw, on average, firm blows. i am capable of throwing thunderous (to borrow a cheesy descript...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Wulfgar Davinsson: I fight to the best of my ability, until either my opponent or I are taken out of the fight... If that means I hit him 100 times, and he fails to take it,...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by dukelogan: the pain expression isnt a sure thing either. old injuries and recent ones can cause a fighter to wince in pain from a light blow. at pennsic a fighter might have...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by dukelogan: to answer your question, yes you hit him again and you hit him harder. if he doesnt take it you must not have hit him with what he demands. try changing your tar...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by mattmaus: I think it's important too, to keep in mind that what looks 'good' to the gallery may not be. I watched my knight land several unimpeded blows on his opponent in t...

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I don't believe there is anything wrong with switching from righty to lefty/lefty to righty at the begining of the fight. I also don't believe there is anything wrong with choosing a weapon before a fight if you know what works against your opponent -I do this all the time. Now I do believe it is wr...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by sarnac: ok.... I see people's point...however...dont you feel like you are vaildating his churlishness by crossing swords with him? In other words you are allowing him to co...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by dukelogan: im always annoyed when i hear people say "i hit him again and again with crushing blows that he wouldnt take, so i left the field". to call someones blows for the...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by David Blackmane: Yet another attempt to take a Norse tradition and make into something to fit into Lower European culture, ie the tourney, in which it has no place being. </...

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The javelins will throw better if you hold them near the end of the shaft (farthest away from the point) and don't throw them super hard. I was easily throwing them 30' at Border Raids last year. (^_^) ------------------ Hjalmar of Sognefjord House Bearkiller Barony of Grey Niche, Meridies. "True no...

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I have been in this situation and I did fight my opponent. I feel that I would dishonor myself by refusing to fight an opponent simply because I think they have no honor. Perhaps my sense of honor is not the same as everyone elses. Perhaps they have changed. Either way I will fight the good fight an...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by freiman the minstrel: Buy a helm that will look cool, you can't cover it up with cloth. [/B]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Why not? (^_^) PS: Glad to hear your coming back to the sta...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Garreth: Pennsic, is not an official SCA event. Anything that isn't blatantly illegal, and is O.K. with the Cooper's, goes. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> If it's not an official SCA...

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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by jester: How are you guys getting permission to do this at an SCA event? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Although I don't know the politics of this either, I would image the SCA allows...

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