Really good read - TSS
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Longsword Geometry
Swordsmith Peter Johnsson shows a defining feature of the medieval sword is its beautiful and subtle proportions. In this video he presents how to design a longsword with geometry following principles of lay out similar to those used in architectural plans of Gothic cathedrals.
Source & Copyright: Peter Johnsson on YouTube
How fascinating! I wonder how this relates to the rotation of different parts of the blade when it is swung. Typically, the guard acts as a pivot point of sorts. - TSS
A variation of breaking Alber and Ochs: a dynamic approach
This approach sees Alber and Och as dynamic positions (transitions) rather than static guards and shows several possible interpretations of breaking those guards with the Versetzen.
(via christopher-of-linde)
Higgins Armoury Museum board votes to transfer collection to Worcester Art Museum
An unfortunate outcome!
A last-ditch attempt to block plans to close the Higgins Armory Museum failed Wednesday after the museum’s board of incorporators voted overwhelmingly to transfer the prized collection of arms and armor to the nearby Worcester Art Museum.
Higgins leaders have said that the museum’s endowment is too small to support its operations and maintain its 82 year-old steel-and-glass building. Clarinda “Rindy” Higgins, granddaughter of late museum founder John Woodman Higgins, could not rally the 70-some incorporators to vote down the plan during a meeting that stretched into early evening at the Barber Avenue museum.
The plan has been hailed by both institutions as a way to keep the collection in Worcester after the Higgins closes Dec. 31. The Worcester Art Museum will open an exhibition featuring some of the works early next year.
News source: Boston.com
Photo source & Copyright: Jonathan Deitch
It’s too bad they have to close down. I’ve been to the museum and it’s an incredible collection. In addition, the Higgins offers historical martial arts classes for people in the area. I’m sad to see it go, but hopefully the pieces will be preserved and find good homes somewhere else. - TSS
A lesson on key manners of gripping the longsword by ARMA.
Who knew the grip was so important? - TSS
"We must remember that one man is much the same as another and that he is best who is trained in the severest school."
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Riding in style - TSS
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"For who are the most opposed to dueling? First of all those who having no
confidence in themselves, hold their own weak physique inadequate, and bear not
soul enough to recoup this physical deficiency with fortitude, and to complement their
frailness with manly courage."
confidence in themselves, hold their own weak physique inadequate, and bear not
soul enough to recoup this physical deficiency with fortitude, and to complement their
frailness with manly courage."
— Felső-Eöry
Cseresnyés
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