It's surprisingly fun. Well, surprisingly, I mean it's exactly as fun as you'd think hitting people with swords would be. Rather cardio intense too. Épée/foil are classic duel weapons, and you can pick up saber when you want to whack things about like a swashbuckler to blow off steam. Did it a few years as a 30-something y-o and was at first getting owned by some 12y-o girls who had been practicing the sport for years. Older practitioners will give take it slow and give you tips. Younger kids are fucking ruthless and just dispatch you to move on to a real match. Good times.
Myrdraall on April 19th, 2021 at 19:00 UTC »
It's surprisingly fun. Well, surprisingly, I mean it's exactly as fun as you'd think hitting people with swords would be. Rather cardio intense too. Épée/foil are classic duel weapons, and you can pick up saber when you want to whack things about like a swashbuckler to blow off steam. Did it a few years as a 30-something y-o and was at first getting owned by some 12y-o girls who had been practicing the sport for years. Older practitioners will give take it slow and give you tips. Younger kids are fucking ruthless and just dispatch you to move on to a real match. Good times.
inkseep1 on April 19th, 2021 at 19:27 UTC »
My Hungarian fencing instructor gave me this advice.
"He is disarmed. Stab him!'
This advice really applies to so many daily situations.
TheFerricGenum on April 19th, 2021 at 20:56 UTC »
How do I know this isn't a riposte?