"I Have Rested Too Long"

[aesmael]

I ought to be sleeping now waking up soon now. I am trying to reassemble myself, a few pieces having fallen off this past week o'so. No writing, you may have noticed. Perhaps I needed a holiday but I do wish I could have informed myself first.

To the end of being more productive there may be some research in the future. So. I am asking anyone for any informational resources they could point me to regarding martial combat (the word 'martial' here means 'broadly pertaining to what might be thought of as with pre-/un-gunpowdery weapons, or one at all'), particularly sword-fighting, particularly involving women, particularly involving how they fare/might fare against women, particularly their (if any) strengths and how they might do well.

I'd thank people in advance but seeing as I have no stick I need to save the carrot. :-P

Yrs,
Tricia Fakename

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[pouringsand.livejournal.com]

http://www.amazon.com/Medieval-Combat-Fifteenth-Century-Swordfighting-Close-Quarter/dp/1853674184

This is the ultimate guide--and I have that on fine authority from several fight choreographers and stage combat trainers I know. It's on my bookshelf as well... excerpt from Amazon:

"In 1467, Talhoffer, a Swabian fencing instructor, produced a lavishly illustrated fechtbuch ("fight-book") with 270 illuminations demonstrating techniques for nearly every weapon in the medieval knight's arsenal, as well as techniques for judicial combats between nobles and between peasants. Although long available in German, this is the first English translation of his remarkable how-to. Profusely illustrated, the book offers freeze-frame instructions on medieval martial arts using swords, shields, poleaxes, daggers and wrestling, both on foot and on horseback. Its repeatedly drawn figures are lifelike and even emotive, grimacing in pain or frowning with fierce determination. Many of the plates do not demonstrate step-by-step techniques, preserving instead images of a bout at the moment when one technique has prevailed over another. Without a contemporary instructor as a guide, the drawings can seem arcane and confusing, since they lack explanatory captions. Rector, a founder of the Chicago Swordplay Guild, does provide an introduction and footnotes, and along the way gives practical clarification of German martial arts and a harsh, complex picture of medieval society (particularly medieval justice), if not of specific moves. Aside from their historical merit, Talhoffer's beautiful and austere illustrations provide a visual vocabulary of historical combat that might prove inspirational for directors, artists, re-enactors or stunt coordinators; others should not be surprised to find themselves posing in front of the nearest mirror."

It does include some interesting details about women fighters--such as in a 'judicial' duel between a man and a woman, the man fights from within a waist-deep pit. You might also like this, although it is far less technical, albeit more woman-focused:

http://www.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-Amazons-Jessica-Salmonson/dp/0385423667

[lost-angelwings.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

Holidays are nice tho! :D

Very very nice :D

hmmmmmmm.....

I have information about martial arts :D for my stories :)

I could prolly find that information for you too if you want :D