Kerewyn
Nargothrond
Aug 4 2014, 10:06pm
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I have just learnt so much!
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Wow Lurker - thanks for bringing our discussion here so we can learn from so many highly knowledgeable folk!
I am completely ignorant of all fighting terms. All I know that I suddenly became fascinated when watching the 'Chronicles of Narnia' recently, knowing that like Jadis, Thranduil would also be wielding two swords, but upping the ante more than considerably. Now I see how stylised the Narnia moves are - impressive for the lower level context, and considering she's fighting one inexperienced opponent, but yes, far more of a posey 'movie' fight.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhzVukK4WkQ
Cirashala, I like your analysis of Thranduil's reverse grip move, and how the left arm can be both defensive and incredibly dangerous. I must admit, when thinking about this previously, I tried it moving just my arm, then holding a pen, and I just couldn't 'get' it.
So I went to the kitchen and obtained a pair of large kitchen knives, holding a large sheathed knife in my left hand. (I live alone so no one was alarmed!).
At first, the reverse grip felt odd,but when I turned the blade outward, so it would be away from my leg when it fell, I felt far more confident. I then strode about the house for a while - look out, any intruders!!... and practised (in very slo-mo) the move from the vlog. I can see how that arm can strike quite a forceful swipe - it had the satisfying feel of an unexpected backhand tennis move (or squash, which is the racket sport I've played), then moving down underarm and behind to surprise any attackers coming from that angle. If one was to hold the left sword the normal way, and you wanted to take a slash at someone approaching from behind, you'd have to partially turn that way and open your shoulder, exposing the breast.
I can also see how, in a defensive pose with the palm facing inwards, just a swivel downward of palm can flick the blade in a dangerous undercut (if that's the right term)
Anyway, lots to think about, and now I will watch any sword play with far more interest.  and brush up on those terms, see if I can become familiar with them.
I've recently discovered squealing. I've figured out how to "squee"
effectively and that it's actually okay for a dude to produce such a sound. Keen Observer, you made me laugh tea all over my keyboard!
'People don't know where I begin and latex ends, which has always been an ambition for me.' (Martin Freeman)
(This post was edited by Kerewyn on Aug 4 2014, 10:08pm)
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