Pismo Beach Combat Demo, January 2000
Left to Right: David assisted into his armour by fellow combatant, Andrew
Tom, ready for the fun! Assisted by Becky
Joseph and Andrew at the first pass
David with Axe and Tom with Bastard Sword
Dave attacking to the #1 line while take advantage of the oppentunity to strike to the #4 line
Dave knocking down Tom into the Pismo Beach sand...nothing quite like sand in the armour to make you smile
Joseph and Tom, prepairing for the clash of steel
Joseph and Tom
Joseph exercising a #1 Block to Tom's attack
Tom cutting across Joe with a #5 Attack line
The swords Andrew and Joe are using here are each over 25 pounds
Half of the style of using these weapons is using the whole sword. The pommel and ring guards are as important as the blade
Next pass with the great swords. Joe and Andrew
Tom and David with the Great Swords. Notice how wide Davids hands are apart, that provides for additional leverage and balance for the heavier arms.
Tom charging David with the Great Sword
Prepairing for the next pass
Checking armour. The integrity of the equipment is the primary concern for the mutual safty of all partys. Only the best armour available is used on the Tournament Field
Sword and Shield combat. Joe and Tom
Notice how Tom clears his opponet (Joe) with the shield, then strikes with the sword.
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