Yesterday’s practice

[fbhjr]

For our first practice of summer it was a nice sunny day, but some of the flowers were still out.


Although several of our less frequent members had told me this was the practice they were going to make, only two others actually were able to make it.

One of whom is our member that spent the last 10 months in Africa.
He’s already done a weekend of performance since he’s been back, so I can’t say he "needs" to work on things as he has remembered a remarkable amount over that time.

But, it doesn’t hurt to remind him of things.



When doing the longsword he came up with such a good idea that I had to go check the book on a maneuver I’ve been doing in shows for a dozen years to see if his idea fit the text better.

It didn’t, but was still a good idea that works in other areas.
And, he does seem to like the long sword.

No, really.


We also reviewed the dusack with him.

Again, given the length of his absence, he remembered it quite well.

My wife and I also worked on the German dagger techniques.


Then John wanted to write a fight. So, we did some "free form" sword work with the sabers. We didn’t go too fast or really try and hit each other.


You know, he’s 31 years younger than me and quite fast…


And, far more maneuverable than I am.


But, I am meaner.

(That’s my sword going around my back to hit his back while he thinks he has me…)

He has some great insights into it that not all do.
"You don’t have to look at my sword if you’re pushing it away as you can tell position and speed by the feel of it as you do it!" he said. "You can be looking into my eyes to see what I’m going to be doing next!"
"You’d be amazed how some folks never understand that," I replied.

It was a lot of fun.
But, I came home very tired from it.
31 years younger than me…

Comments

[merilune.livejournal.com]

Longswords do look really cool. I'm not sure what kind of weapon I would use if I had the choice... in real life, anyway. In games I like maces.

[ravena-kade.livejournal.com]

That young man looks like he is really enjoying himself.

And I love the move where you get him around the back.

[fbhjr.livejournal.com]

I once dropped a mace on my foot and broke it.
My foot. Not the mace.

Since then I've favored other weapons....

[brickhousewench.livejournal.com]

Age and treachery my friend, age and treachery....

[hindustar.livejournal.com]

I love the flowers. =)

It looks like it was a very enjoyable practice!

[merilune.livejournal.com]

Owwww... I can sort of imagine how painful that would be. I don't blame you for preferring other weapons now.

[morgan-lafaye.livejournal.com]

J was having quite a lot of fun. So too were you. At least J had our undivided attention, and he did come up with a lot of good theories.

[canyoncat.livejournal.com]

You be careful. You could put your eye out... =)

[postingwhore.livejournal.com]

It's unusual for flowers to be out at this time of year?

[fbhjr.livejournal.com]

It depends on the type of flower.
The greatest number of flowers is in the spring.
But, there are summer flowers and even fall flowers.

So, not unknown, but we are past the peak for most plants.

[elven-ranger.livejournal.com]

sounds great, looks as if he has certainly been going over things in his mind while away, even if he couldn't physically train.

[endlessblush.livejournal.com]

That looks like a spirited practise!