Rob Roy dueling lessons

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benjammin

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Recently I've been observing discussions comparing fighting styles and qualities for sword combat in various conditions (armored vs. unarmored, melee vs. duel). In particular, it seems to me that in unarmored combat, success favors the lighter faster techniques and implements, such as rapier or fencing swords as opposed to heavier blades used more for hacking and slashing, with moderate thrusting applications. Though I am admittedly no expert, common sense and a little exposure the media lead me to believe that the lighter, more modern swords and fighting styles would be vastly preferred in contemporary combat situations, however theoretical. The duel at the end of the movie "Rob Roy" seems to reinforce that opinion, with the notable exception that the arrogant confidence of Tim Roth's character got the better of him, and Rob Roy's improvisation turned the tables on an otherwise mismatched fight. Aware of the disciplinary speed with which most master Kendo maneuvers are executed, I would still conclude that in a duel where opponents are evenly matched, the advantage would have to go to the fencing opponent. I know this is a bit of a reiteration of a previous thread. I guess I wasn't quite done with the topic. Perhaps I am too enamoured with that method for my own good.
 
That's pretty much what my MA teacher has showed me ( although I haven't been to go to school in months due to work) without armor you need speed and with it you need power. Although a hacking and slashing type sword does more damage it is also slower to deploy and someone with the proper training and mindset can negate power with speed, kinda like Japanese vs Korean sword techniques.
 
Remember... "Rob Roy" is a film so it is not a realistic interpretation of an actual scenario at all;)
 
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