jaime_g wrote:Different systems consider different distances, this is an easy method to think about them:
Long distance: No blade contact, you would need more than one step to hit your enemy. Few systems focus on that.
Middle distance: You would need to do one step to hit your enemy. You usually look for blade contact. You can remain at this distance safely, most systems have a lot of tools for this one.
Short distance: You can hit your enemy without stepping. It's usually a transition place, it's dangerous to try to fight at this distance, but some systems focus on that.
Grappling distance: Usually hilt against hilt, hand on hilt distance.Disarms are hard, but throwing is quite common and safe once you get really close.
System and personal choices would decide, but usually:
Long distance fighters end being really good hand-hunters, but have a higher rate of mutual hitting.
Middle distance fighters focus on blade work/sticky swordmanship. Many times they lack timing and explosivity, but they usually have great defence and very few mutual hits.
Short distance-grappling need knowledge of empty hands fighting. A common problem is rushing carelessly trying to get a clinch or weapon hold by any means. Most of these guys got hit while closing in.
wiesiek wrote:
Than you , guys
Steve, this is >zen temple style< /Kwan um do/
It is direct transmission of the Muschashi`s art, so from this point of v., is historical...
Steve James wrote: your strategy against him would be?
Finny wrote:wiesiek wrote:
Than you , guys
Steve, this is >zen temple style< /Kwan um do/
It is direct transmission of the Muschashi`s art, so from this point of v., is historical...
Nup.
Steve James wrote:
https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/ ... e=5CAD2D23
This is an historical photo of a (oops, Japanese) soldier wielding a (type of) dadao in the 30s. In terms of distance, what do you think the strategy, or his strategy, or your strategy against him would be?
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