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Sword practice

Looking beyond the humour potential, it's quite clear that this guy has actually practiced quite a bit. While many of the 'techniques' are silly, and cribbed from martial arts movies, anime or XMA videos, he manages to dual-wield without hitting himself or tangling himself up. If he got proper instruction and training he might actually become a decent martial artist at some point....

Video games replacing natural born violence with choreography, bless them.
I wonder if this dude got his moves from him:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lueuQu62nRQ

I'm just being too negative towards the whole subject, I reckon. Even this looks a bit too "anime inspired" to my eyes:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcJUvkhw8WU

Mind you, my eyes don't probably have anything to do with reality.

Sorry to hijack this thread, but I found a video about some of the better known teachers of western martial arts. Looks like historical fencing is a great way to keep in shape. Look at their muscle tone! I am envious. Included is someone we all know quite well

http://sendables.jibjab.com/view/yUO1I3pom5N1rapi

I've been working secretly on a workout routine for the school- I see you've found it. Good! study well, and show me what you can do next time...

I think I need someone to help me gouge my eyes out just about now....

(02-08-2010 08:14 PM)Guy Windsor Wrote: [ -> ]I've been working secretly on a workout routine for the school- I see you've found it. Good! study well, and show me what you can do next time...

Have mercy, sir. Can't you just beat me in to submission with singlestick?

Continuing with the theme, have you ever wondered about the fundamental differences between Finns and the Scandinavians? Here's one possible view on the subject:

Danes - kind of cool if you'd only understood what they are saying: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGs0CxxYPIo
Norwegians - no wonder why they've been driven beyond the mountains: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_HrQer6LPI
Finns - to the point: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLzzeCQRikM