HesaHeart
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« Reply #285 on: July 14, 2020, 09:17:19 PM » |
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Lightsabers are interesting even outside of their coolness. Beyond the discussions on how they work...how they are used is an even more interesting one. It's supposed to be a sword...but there is a lot of things swords have it doesn't. For one Saber's are curved swords...but I guess Lightrapier didn't have the ring Lucas wanted. Swords have edges that require proper alignment and friction to cut...lightsabers do not. Right there a ton of techniques become unnecessary. It will always cut. Then the hilt...its rounded, Sword Hilts are always oval or even slightly rectangle because it provides better hold and allows you to know where the edge is without looking. Again, unnecessary for a Lightsaber. So in terms of real world combat Rapier and Jian styles would probably fit best in terms of swords. But I think Escrima would be a better fit and I don't think anyone has done this yet.
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DarthRondoudou
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« Reply #286 on: July 15, 2020, 07:55:40 AM » |
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Lightsabers are interesting even outside of their coolness. Beyond the discussions on how they work...how they are used is an even more interesting one. It's supposed to be a sword...but there is a lot of things swords have it doesn't. For one Saber's are curved swords...but I guess Lightrapier didn't have the ring Lucas wanted. Swords have edges that require proper alignment and friction to cut...lightsabers do not. Right there a ton of techniques become unnecessary. It will always cut. Then the hilt...its rounded, Sword Hilts are always oval or even slightly rectangle because it provides better hold and allows you to know where the edge is without looking. Again, unnecessary for a Lightsaber. So in terms of real world combat Rapier and Jian styles would probably fit best in terms of swords. But I think Escrima would be a better fit and I don't think anyone has done this yet.
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* Dark Initiate LEV5 SRD/green illuminated AVswitch
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* Liberator v3 arctic blue
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* Dominix VA
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Darth Tepes
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« Reply #287 on: July 15, 2020, 10:46:40 AM » |
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Sir you seem to have a background in martial arts
I wish I could simply say "yes" lol. I have never been formally trained in any martial art, but Combat related things, especially ancient forms of combat. I never wanted to take the "Strip Mall" martial arts (not that my family could have afforded it anyway) so I found as many resources as I could. First those stupid "How to" books but as I got older and the internet became a thing I found places to see old manuscripts and manuals. Basically, I'm self trained in a little of a lot of things. Weapons are my forte though. Swords especially, have been since I first heard "By the Power of Greyskull!" I'm also a history enthusiast so I things like learning how the Knights and Samurai would have fought was a pursuit. But those pursuits lead me to look at many other cultures and their martial history...at least what has survived. So much has been lost. |
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HesaHeart
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« Reply #288 on: July 15, 2020, 11:46:47 AM » |
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I wish I could simply say "yes" lol. I have never been formally trained in any martial art, but Combat related things, especially ancient forms of combat. I never wanted to take the "Strip Mall" martial arts (not that my family could have afforded it anyway) so I found as many resources as I could. First those stupid "How to" books but as I got older and the internet became a thing I found places to see old manuscripts and manuals. Basically, I'm self trained in a little of a lot of things. Weapons are my forte though. Swords especially, have been since I first heard "By the Power of Greyskull!"
I'm also a history enthusiast so I things like learning how the Knights and Samurai would have fought was a pursuit. But those pursuits lead me to look at many other cultures and their martial history...at least what has survived. So much has been lost.
I grew up in bad neighborhoods, violence in the family with alcohol, and having a violent temper at age 11 a teacher took interest in me and introduced me to martial arts i immediately fell in love with it and found my calling first as a student then as an instructor. I have studied various martial arts over the last 48 yrs and have payed that teachers kindness forward when ever i can. and like you the history of hand to hand combat with and without weapons intrigues me. Your are very correct about things that have been lost to time and in the name of progress. I have my own grievances about these "storefront" schools that i will not get into in an open discussion. Starwars has awaken and brought to life though in a fantasy background some old ideas made anew and the board rules wont allow me to get into it . Dart Tepes you keep on finding things from the past and enlighten those around you . I would to read your thoughts on what you have discovered |
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Darth Tepes
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« Reply #289 on: July 16, 2020, 12:52:51 PM » |
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I grew up in bad neighborhoods, violence in the family with alcohol, and having a violent temper at age 11 a teacher took interest in me and introduced me to martial arts i immediately fell in love with it and found my calling first as a student then as an instructor. I have studied various martial arts over the last 48 yrs and have payed that teachers kindness forward when ever i can. and like you the history of hand to hand combat with and without weapons intrigues me. Your are very correct about things that have been lost to time and in the name of progress. I have my own grievances about these "storefront" schools that i will not get into in an open discussion. Starwars has awaken and brought to life though in a fantasy background some old ideas made anew and the board rules wont allow me to get into it . Dart Tepes you keep on finding things from the past and enlighten those around you . I would to read your thoughts on what you have discovered
Thank you for the kind words.... are you a Licensed Instructor? If so I think you can receive the title of Master on the Forum. As a history buff and weapons buff I do like to dispel myths...such as European swords being heavy lumps of Iron inferior to everything else. But it is hard for to watch things with combat or history in it....to often I find myself saying "what are you doing" or "the hell is that" lol. Luckily my wife isn't annoyed by it. After we watch something with sword fighting or historical things she asks what they got wrong lol. Its not that I don't understand changes have to be made....but its a lot of little things that add up and give people false perceptions. Like Medieval clothing ...its always dark and drab in films or covered in filth. Our ancestors actually loved brightly colored clothing and while yes their hygiene would put us off they did wash themselves and their clothes. Honestly if life was actually how Hollywood showed it we wouldn't be here because everyone would have died of infections lol. |
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Light Side, Dark Side. I'm the guy with the Saber.
Azure Omen in Adagan Silver
Stunt Initiate in Violet Amethyst
Bellicose in Consular Green
Flamberge SE in Blazing Red
Emperor's Hand in Guardian Blue
Grand Master in Blazing Red
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« Reply #290 on: July 16, 2020, 01:10:50 PM » |
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I grew up in bad neighborhoods, violence in the family with alcohol, and having a violent temper at age 11 a teacher took interest in me and introduced me to martial arts i immediately fell in love with it and found my calling first as a student then as an instructor. I have studied various martial arts over the last 48 yrs and have payed that teachers kindness forward when ever i can. and like you the history of hand to hand combat with and without weapons intrigues me. Your are very correct about things that have been lost to time and in the name of progress. I have my own grievances about these "storefront" schools that i will not get into in an open discussion. Starwars has awaken and brought to life though in a fantasy background some old ideas made anew and the board rules wont allow me to get into it . Dart Tepes you keep on finding things from the past and enlighten those around you . I would to read your thoughts on what you have discovered
It is incredibly powerful to understand that violence is within us all. The responsible person finds positive and constructive ways to vent it. |
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Drifter
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« Reply #291 on: July 17, 2020, 12:31:33 AM » |
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There's light in the darkness but there is also darkness in the light
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HesaHeart
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« Reply #292 on: July 17, 2020, 01:04:32 AM » |
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@Drifter hell of a collection have a point for sharing
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Drifter
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« Reply #293 on: July 17, 2020, 02:01:06 AM » |
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@Drifter hell of a collection have a point for sharing
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TheDutchman
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« Reply #294 on: July 17, 2020, 12:41:14 PM » |
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Wonderful, Drifter! Really takes me back to the old Kenner toys of my childhood  Point! |
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PsychoSith
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« Reply #295 on: July 17, 2020, 02:06:54 PM » |
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Alright, alright, alright! Lets see what we got. Nice collection! Point! |
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DarthRondoudou
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« Reply #296 on: July 17, 2020, 04:51:39 PM » |
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I have some figurines on the way and can't wait to get my hands on them =D
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Owned :
* Black Empress Emerald, Fire Orange with Pyrestone Orange FOC
* Spectre Emerald, Sentinel Yellow Adegan Silver FOC
* Guardian GB nickel plated shroud AB FOC
* Initiate LEV5 Blazing red/red illuminated AVswitch
* Dark Initiate LEV5 SRD/green illuminated AVswitch
* Emperor's Hand BVA/VA BH FOC
* 2 x windowed initiate v4 (silver + red)
* Liberator v3 arctic blue
* Dark sentinel LEV5 yellow / Sentinel LEV5 VA
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* Fallen Azur, LE and Crimson pixel
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Drifter
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« Reply #297 on: July 17, 2020, 05:15:24 PM » |
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Thanks everyone I wasn't fortunate enough to have them when I was younger but someone I know seemed to abandon them with me glad you all appreciate them
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Drifter
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« Reply #298 on: July 17, 2020, 05:40:53 PM » |
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He also left these hope these pics bring back fond memories for you all   Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk |
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TheDutchman
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« Reply #299 on: July 17, 2020, 07:17:53 PM » |
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He also left these hope these pics bring back fond memories for you all Sent from my SM-A520F using Tapatalk MORE?!? These are phenomenal Drifter! As you mentioned: "memories" Thank you for sharing! |
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