THAT was FASCINATING! Sure had me sitting tight in my chair and not blinking! Brought me back to my ol' kickboxing days'...and yes, even ol' grammy's carry a 'wee-bit' of history! LOL! I simply luv the agility and stamina and strength that come from such training. To me this is a wonderful experience for the young and the tie-in with the Highland dancing is wonderful! If that doesn't get the heart-a-pumping what will?!!! Beautiful surroundings and lovely filmography dear Empress Catherine. You didn't seem your age at all Emperor Peter, in those moves...methinks it tickled-you-pink! It was ALL truly an 'art form'...we have lost much! "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." (Seneca). Thank-you dear ones...health and blessings! :)
Pretty interestin Peter. Have you ever watched Wind Walker? It's an old film about plains Indians. There is a fight scene in it that seemed pretty exciting to me when I first watched it. Don't think I'd like to have been the stunt man though.
Having my lunch of sausage, eggs, tomatoes and polenta while watching tomahawk and sword ballet was a special treat making my food far tastier! The many cultural things of every country, tribe or clan were/are so very rich in purpose and in life! The music, food, art, stories, clothing and many more factors of each and every one is so much more than meets the eye.like the dance being more than fun and entertainment but perhaps life saving training. Today with tv, social and fake media, sports, and so many other forms of modern entertainment, well it really keeps people apart. Traditional customs and arts have faded and some lost. This is what I Love about living in Amish country with their strong families and traditions. And also about the early and simple days of our Ancestors gone by. Plus why I Love Woodland Escape! I can escape to those things I strongly relate to. One day I’d Love to put in some time at Kelly Station. Would need a passport though and one day I’ll get one! Kind Thanks to You and Friends and Many Blessings and Great Abundance! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania
Fascinating video. One of my rendezvous buddies put on a fencing demonstration with a fellow fencer a couple of rendezvous' ago. It was extremely well received just as I am sure this video will be. I never knew the relationship of dancing and fencing. It sure makes sense when you consider a Highland Sword Dance.
As ALWAYS Peter you never disappoint!!! One of my favorite movies has been Last of the Mohicans!!! Love the fight scenes and always seemed the British were ill prepared against the Natives.
Very good. Lewis actually learned modern special forces training because they still use knife as well as a type of tomawk today. Dance could be considered the equivelant to gymnastics to get a person to move fluid but help with basic cordination. If you remember when you were just hands and feet getting in the way you can see how this would help young ones.
Excellent video my friend! I enjoyed the wee bit of History and picked up some tips on using the tomahawk. I also remember the Highland dancing performed by Alexander McKee in Centennial
So that was really interesting, and big thanks to the guys for doing the short demo. One thing not covered though was how well did these techniques translate to the tomahawk, and were the highlanders effective against natives?
Appreciate your efforts and dedication! It seems to be just as well versed in your opponents weapons and fighting styles as your own. At least if you want to stay ahead of him or make a plan of attack. Thanks again and keep your powder dry!
Hey Peter! Given that Rifles, Muskets, & Pistols of the 18th Century were not 100% reliable, having a backup weapon or two was a prudent move. Swords, bayonets, tomahawks, wooden warclubs, and knives were very common. Hand to hand combat was not like chopping wood so the techniques had to be learned, practiced, and passed down from Father to Son. Oddly enough, the Native Americans were far better at this than their opponents. This was a lot of fun to watch!
Thank you too. Being retired I never really know or care what day of the week it is, lol. I do know what I’ll be doing though, more fort building. Getting very close to finishing the palisade walls. Thanks for your interest.
Excellent video thank you, I carry a tomahawk and a scaling knife when I wear my militia uniform. Great to understand how they use the knife and Tomahawk together.👍
I found that interesting too. As an Anglo-Saxon reenactor I've used hand axe and seax together. To me the axe always seemed more defensive, binding the opponent's weapon while the knife (which can thrust) attacks. Would depend which was in the dominant hand. Any history for axe (tomahawk) on the left, knife or short sword on the right?
@@highloughsdrifter1629 No documentation that I’m aware of, but it stands to reason the the person would use what ever they felt would be the most likely at. The end of the day to still have them sucking air.
When I hear about battle with a Scottish broadsword anymore, I don't think of the 18th century. I think of the exploits of Mad Jack Churchill with his longbow and broadsword in WWII.
Broadswords have complex hilts/hand protection, allowing for a weapon forward guard positions. Weapons without hand protection require a different guard position. Think saber style of fencing vs arming sword middle ages style of fencing. Also, swords are rear weighted allowing for cuts using wrist or elbow rotation only, keeping the sword center line of your body the entire time... not just these full shoulder and body rotation power cuts. Try snapping the tomahawk more like a whip in your hand, keeping that hand back near your body before the strike so it doesn't get sniped by your opponent.
The sword has my vote all day long as it doesn't jam or need to be reloaded and it never runs out of ammo. Viking swords or a cutlass would be best, leave the tooth picks with the officer's and poofs.
@@TheWoodlandEscape , Well, I think you meant to say that training swords are never sharpened. Fencing is the activity one trains FOR. And actual fencing, especially in a historical context, could definitely require sharpened swords! It just would've been nice for the viewers to see what a sharp one looks like, whether it be an original (many of which still survive), or any of the many fine replicas produced these days. This goes for both the smallswords, as well as the basket-hilted broadswords.
