The Armour Archive

Dietrich von Stroheim

Good morning to all! Up for sale we have the sword set identified on the Medieval Combat and Weapons forum as Thai Dha, used in the Thai martial art of Krabi Krabong (which I understand is similar to Kali) Based on the maker's mark and copper slug inlaid onto the back of the blade, it appears to be ...

Dietrich von Stroheim

Over reliance on single shots. Most mid level fighters can block your single shot unless you are crazy fast. It is important to learn to use that opening shot you throw to either set up a return shot, manipulate your opponent in some way, learn how they block and move, to gain positioning advantage,...

Dietrich von Stroheim

It was great to see and fight you again Oscad! When I saw you approaching in the line in the speed tourney, I was like, 'Hey, I know that tall guy! And here I thought *I* had a long drive!'

Also I agree that Atlantian events really do have a great look and ambiance.

Dietrich von Stroheim

Dietrich, have you followed the development of how one may use an axe in Atlantia? I was making a mild snark. I'm quite familiar with what HG Paul dubbed a "right cross" many years ago, as well as various other techniques that can be reasonably described as "punch" techniques. :...

Dietrich von Stroheim

Whether or not you could get an opponent to acknowledge the blow is one thing. Dietrich describes one way of doing it (but I thought punch weapons were not legal in Atlantia?). You are right, your Grace, punch weapons are illegal. My understanding is that a 'punch weapon' is something like a katar,...

Dietrich von Stroheim

Donal, I've had people accept my dagger cuts at War of the Wings, here in Atlantia, so it can be done. The trick is to throw a proper punch about several inches to the left or right of their face...if you do it right, the blade will impact the grill hard enough to be called. It only happens once in ...

Dietrich von Stroheim

I disagree completely about the concept of the 'spark' being pure fantasy. Some people are internally-motivated and catch the dream when they first see the two knights in armor engaging in a brutal and fun-looking contest, then shaking hands and laughing together afterwards. Such people will not rea...

Dietrich von Stroheim

itsthat thick black ebonwoulfe blood........ thick and black...... Heheh, you know, I watched the Ebonwoulfe knighting ceremonies, but I guess the part where you guys drink the blood of demons must have been off-camera. But I think you messed something up with Sinclair's ritual... yes he is a badas...

Dietrich von Stroheim

I have no problem whatsoever with what weapons my opponent brings, even if it's something I think is silly. I have kind of a decision tree for what weapon I want to use, depending on what my opponent brings. If he's got a polearm, greatsword or two swords, I'll use my greatsword. Sword and shield or...

Dietrich von Stroheim

Broadway wrote:
I also didn't realize just how active Count Sinclair was...

Oh, he's active, all right. The guy goes on 4 mile runs in the mountains...how many fighters do you know who probably couldn't it make it 1 lap around the track?

Dietrich von Stroheim

True. I fear when we are fighting it is normally "odd" folks that end up talking to them as they watch. I agree this is not great for bringing in new members. It is best that we introduce ourselves to those watching when we take a break. Show them our gear, explain to them what we are doi...

Dietrich von Stroheim

im currently capturing some more video from my collection after a very long break. i was hesitant to copy the tape i have of me (and about six others though i do not think any of them have played in years) my fifth or sixth time in armour. this would be around 1990 - 91. it is the first tape i have...

Dietrich von Stroheim

Sapphire Joust, in Atlantia, has a Greatweapons tournament...how could I NOT be there?

Dietrich von Stroheim

About two week ago I received my bazubands, made by Sir Haroun of the Outlands. I purchased them for one single purpose: Because with the surcoat I wear, my sleeves often fall down exposing the blatantly modern hockey elbow I wear on my swordarm. The armguard covers the elbow to the back of the hand...

Dietrich von Stroheim

Awesome. Thank you all, for the information.

Based on the maker's mark and copper slug inlaid onto the back of the blade, it appears to be a 'Type 0031' Thai dha.

Now, to take it to an appraiser, and see just what I should look to sell it for.

I appreciate everyone's assistance!

Dietrich von Stroheim

Good morning to all, and Happy Friday! I am seeking some help here from the sword experts of the Archive. I have recently acquired an Eastern-looking curved sword (with accompanying knife), the likes of which I have not seen before. It does not look like any Japanese or Korean sword, but the steel h...

Dietrich von Stroheim

Must resist...

Argh...

blackbow wrote: the faster you hit it the harder it gets.

"That's what SHE said!"

::ducks::

Dietrich von Stroheim

Hey Corby, I used to do a lot of fighting like this (backyard fighting with the guys from my old WMA group that wanted something a little rougher than our formalized training). I'd be up for doing this with you anytime--perhaps as a 'demo' at an SCA event, or perhaps just at a private practice. I in...

Dietrich von Stroheim

Hey guys, maybe you can explain something to me. I am with you on the 'bye fights are unnecessary' mentality, and I had never heard of a destructive bye fight, but it sounds craptastic and 'of the Devil'. But why do you guys yield or not even try in a bye fight? I always fight 'em and give them my a...

Dietrich von Stroheim

Duke Icefalcon wrote: I do not have huge biceps...<snip>

Heh, says the guy who broke my pullup record at that Gulf Wars Trimarian party!

You did what, like 25??

Dietrich von Stroheim

I think an Atlantian Best Unbelt list is woefully incomplete without Jonathan Blackbow on it.

He is a monster with almost every weapon form. I've only fought the dude once in tourney but I can honestly say I've fought a lot of knights that are not as tough as he is.

Dietrich von Stroheim

This is excellent news!

Goodbye Uncomfortable Marshall-Appeasing Kidney Belt, hello Zoombang!

Thanks Sir Omarad.

Dietrich von Stroheim

Wow, great idea Rana...we DO need a check-in to see how we are all doing on our goals! 1) Patience...what a HUGE difference this has made for my fighting style. By slowing it down just a tiny bit, and carefully controlling range, and working on my defense, I've been able to win some fights that I wo...

Dietrich von Stroheim

Outstanding ad copy, Raulin. You get the Dietrich Marketing Seal of Approval!

Dietrich von Stroheim

The basket is not an illegal target, it is just an ineffective target.

I understand the case some make for not basket-blocking, but in my book, a block is a block.

Dietrich von Stroheim

I hope there will be, DA, as there is a lot that I love about the SCA. I lack the knowledge to say whether or not it appears to be dying out. Although there certainly seemed to be lots of fighters at Gulf Wars this year! But either way I am sure there will be SOME combat sport my son and I will be a...

Dietrich von Stroheim

I may not qualify for this thread, since my son is only 5, but he already LOVES heavy fighting. At Spring Assessment in March, he borrowed Count Sinclair's ax and was chasing people around with it. It was awesome! At age 4, he tried to come to my aid in a tourney: m Swordfighting with me is one of h...

Dietrich von Stroheim

LOL Cian, we'll add Zombie Osama Bin Laden to the fake list. Not that any terrorist, living or dead, would stand a chance against the likes of my Final 4: Robert de Rath --He has a tank-like defense and lots of endurance, and can just plain wear people down. He won a tough Ymir in February (and for ...

Dietrich von Stroheim

DarkApprentice wrote:
Michael has been pulling arm shots lately

That's true, but the shot was an offside pendulum to the body with some tonnage, and my arm just got in the way.

I WISH I could throw shots with the kind of power he does, now...to say nothing of having that kind of ass-destroying power in my 50's.

Dietrich von Stroheim

A grass stick is not going to hurt me. Bruise me, oh hell yeah. Injure me? Not so much. Muscle makes great shock absorbers. I have always been astonished at how small of a role physical conditioning plays in many fighters' training regimes. Now, I know that many of us do a lot of strength-training ...

Dietrich von Stroheim

Hope all my Meridian friends are safe! Mother nature seems to be ragging hard on Alabama in particular.

On a more positive note, I hope that someone gets some videos from this crown tournament--I would love to see some of these fights on video!

I'm still standing by my Final 4 predictions.

Dietrich von Stroheim

Nope, throughout my career in boxing and now SCA I have always maintained a mindset that I am never going to get injured. I also think the rules in place in this sport make it very safe. A combination of physical conditioning and armor is sufficient assurance of not suffering injury from being struc...

Dietrich von Stroheim

My experience in Atlantia is that when a shot lands on an illegal target, a simple grunted 'knee' or 'low' or 'high on the helm' (for a thrust) is the only response, usually with no break in the action. When shots land low, for example, they are not taken, but nor is a big deal made about it. The sh...

Dietrich von Stroheim

HOW ABOUT IGNORING everything but bashing people? Show up at practice, REFUSE to engage in any SCA bullshit, and BASH people. Show up at an event, BASH people and then leave when you get tired, while REFUSING to be drawn into any SCA bullshit. Why the F*CK should you have to give up the sport of it...

Dietrich von Stroheim

My final 4: Thomas: no big surprise there, I think he is the strongest in this lyst by a good margin Cona: Fast, precise leftie, has finalled a few times before Chinua: I probably know his fighting style better than anybody else. Chinua has a very tight defense, lightning fast single shots, and has ...

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