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Steve

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Jun 27/21 at 12:24 pm in reply to: Assessments Week 5: Steve Frey

Fiore Interpretation – First Armored Scholar Half-Swording Thrust

https://youtu.be/KQzcudFg2ns

Steve

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Jun 27/21 at 9:12 am in reply to: Assaults, Forms & Historical Sources (LS5) Solo Play Build

I’m doing that one today.

Steve

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Jun 26/21 at 1:18 pm in reply to: Reflection: Week 5

The biggest “aha moment” I had this week is that, while a have a small but distinguished library of works on medieval martial arts, I haven’t ready many in such a way that I can quote any of them or credit them with any particular wisdom. I need to change that.

Steve

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Jun 26/21 at 10:06 am in reply to: Martial Arts Books

Going to go with a classic, Musashi’s Book of Five rings. Whether you apply the knowledge literally or metaphorically, this (along with Sun Tzu’s Art of War) became a trend in the 80s for strategically applying martial principles to other aspects of one’s life. It was one of the first martial arts philosophy books I read, as there were decidedly fewer in publication when my martial arts journey began.

The second (set) of books is from the eastern martial arts traditions. The Wooden Man books are like a dictionary of techniques. If one were to want to create a compendium of their martial arts’ movements, this is a fine example to emulate. Each movement has a (albeit rough) drawing of the postures involved in a technique with text descriptions of the technique’s intent, mechanical movement, context for application of the technique and what to do if the technique is used against you. I grant that it is not applicable directly to the study of European swordsmanship, but if one is inclined to create their own notebook on their personal study, this is an example that would prove helpful.

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Jun 26/21 at 1:50 am in reply to: Training Log: Week 5

Felt a bit of the “in over my head” sensation as I was experiencing some back and forearm pain when week 5 rolled through. I finally resolved to give myself a break and let things go for a week or two – only doing minimal training in core forms to make sure I don’t lose any of the physical learning I’ve accomplished to date.

Steve

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Jun 26/21 at 1:35 am in reply to: Reflection: Week 4

What stood out to you?

Some fighters move in such a way that blur the lines of the taxonomies we evaluate with. There were cases where I could see someone evaluated as either hard or soft, attacker or defender. Determining a “primary” characterization is tricky.

What was most challenging?

Keeping up with the pace of the course – it is not realistic, I think, to try to adequately complete the course as it is delivered to the participants – I can see now that this could not have been the intent. We are meant to take our time digesting and internalizing the content of the course.

Did you meet your own objectives?

With the exception of not completing my objectives in the timeframe I wished to complete it, yes.

What do you think you might do differently next week?

Not concern myself so much with early (too early) deadlines.

Steve

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Jun 26/21 at 1:29 am in reply to: Combat Analysis (LS4)

https://youtu.be/xruM1DylSZE

White Boots: Hard Approacher Attacker – Black boots: Hard Receiver Defender

There were several bouts between various players in this video – I’m only referring to the bouts in the first minute of the video.

Steve

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May 30/21 at 11:34 am in reply to: Tempo Identification (LS3)

My tempo identification video: https://youtu.be/P3OHnOiJpOA

Earl, the dummy, is issuing a mandritto at me….

This reply was modified 4 years, 12 months ago by Steve.

Steve

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May 26/21 at 9:37 pm in reply to: Your Mental Training Environment

1. Short and long-term training goals:
In the short term, I want to create regular, engaging workouts that will increase my stamina in a sustainable way while gaining understanding of longsword use.
In the long term, I want to achieve mastery over the longsword and be recognized as viable source of swordplay mastery for this weapon<div>

2. Swordplay Masterclass goals:

Gain an in-depth understanding of the swordplay mechanics according to the Italian longsword traditions.
Learn drills and techniques to create an on-going, dynamic training regimen<div>

3. Time budget:
20 hours per week, flexible execution but with distinct intent</div><div>

4. System and schedule:
1-3 hours daily based on theme of the week from MC.
Attend available Academie Duello classes regularly </div></div>

Steve

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May 24/21 at 12:26 am in reply to: Steve’s May Training Log

Week 4

Topic: Scholar’s Assault

Schedule: 5 Day Training week

MTRFSat

Plan:

M: Duello Sidesword Fundamentals + Gioco Stretto + Scholar’s Assault
T: Duello Rapier Fundamentals + Gioco Stretto + Scholar’s Assault
R: Duello Longsword + Gioco Stretto + Scholar’s Assault
F: Duello Sidesword + Gioco Stretto + Scholar’s Assault
Sat: Scholar’s Assault

Contingency:

a) Short Practice
OR
b) Core Forms 3x each (Unarmed Poste, 18 Poste Progression, Foundational cuts, 5 Thrusts, Gioco Largo & Stretto)
OR
c) 5 minutes DTV Daily Drill

Steve

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May 30/21 at 10:45 am in reply to: Steve’s May Training Log

Stuck to my schedule this week. No deviations, but not as much “adding new data” as I have in previous weeks. Not a bad thing, but my favorite training week is when I stick to my plan, but add more knowledge and understanding of the art. Highlight was getting a chuckle out of Devon for my medieval weapon themed birthday party hat that I wore during the Academie Sidesword class on Friday – I managed to keep the hat on through the entire class, though it did take a hit between a roverso feint to mandritto cut.