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“when entering into measure to strike, there should be a clear threat made.”
― The Medieval Longsword: A Training Manual
― The Medieval Longsword: A Training Manual
“Every martial art, from T’ai Chi Chuan to the nuclear deterrent, is based on a doctrine—an idea of how combat works.”
― The Medieval Longsword: A Training Manual
― The Medieval Longsword: A Training Manual
“Four aspects of any action: time, measure, structure, flow p.”
― The Medieval Longsword: A Training Manual
― The Medieval Longsword: A Training Manual
“Life is good, but living in fear is not my idea of living”
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“A properly constructed warm-up involves three things: loosening the joints, warming the body, and light stretching. Ideally it will also activate core stabiliser muscles, increase strength, and increase both aerobic and anaerobic endurance.”
― The Medieval Longsword: A Training Manual
― The Medieval Longsword: A Training Manual
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