Dane Great Axe 'Flourish' - Working Out (and a little longsword and staff)

Working out, experimenting with some movement drills using a Thor's Forge great axe, then a longsword 'feder' and a staff. Nothing serious, just messing around.

[lautrecwinifred]

The ScholaRave, only available tonight at Matt Easton's Garden.

[charlesdexterward]

"I know this is asking a lot, but I need an EDM dancer AND a dane axe duelist this weekend." "Say no more, fam."

[calamusgladiofortior]

If you did ecstasy at the Battle of Hastings, it would look a little like this... ;)

But a good video. It was interesting to see the different speeds the various weapons moved at. The longsword really zips through the routine, compared to the longer weapons.

[Ostsol]

The colour depth makes me want to see you edited into an old Mortal Kombat game.

[MonkeyKingsformerroomate]

You can't see it but he's actually being attacked by ninjas. They're just very very good ninjas.

[Murdo]

"Come away from the window Edna, he'll see you!"

[lostferwords]

You are never going to mow the lawn carrying on like that.

[terryranson]

Matt Easton is my incentive for working out - God bless you, Matt. I have many health problems and it is very difficult for me to become motivated to exercise. Exercise is a painful, but necessary, part of my life - and you have made it easier. Thank you.

[farflownfalcon]

Do Matt's neighbours ever look into his garden and freak out?

[Thrand]

This is Thrand! Looking good Matt!
Thu ert Berserkgangr!

[WarDogMadness]

I thought you would have done this topless in your viking biker leathers

[sf]

It’s not what I was expecting but it’s not unappreciated!

[andybaxter]

Training montage from Matt Easton’s upcoming Migration Period action movie.

[punhub]

Thor: Ragnarock<Easton: Gladiatorock


Edit: New genre of music for this exact vid: HOUSEcarl

[Crystalgate]

If you pause the video, the weird colors makes it look like it's a painting.

[captainnyet]

Nice video, but i'm still waiting for that follow-up on the one-handed flail vid.

[goldenageofdinosaurs]

Watching this right as the ecstasy started kicking in...Perfection!!

[TENGUartesmarciales]

The music shouldn't work... but it works! 😂

[gerbilsmith]

Interesting thing I've noted with Dane axe....
Most folks I see using one lead with their dominate hand (generally right hand) as you'd do with a Longsword. While this grip makes sence in many ways & probably was used historically the Bayeux Tapestry shows most, if not all, axe men leading with the left hand. This actually makes good sense martially speaking as leading with the left hand makes your most powerful cut go diagonally from your left to your right. In the Viking age this would attack your enemy's sword side, not his shield side! Which if you attacked his shield side it's less likely you will actually hit your enemy. Also he will definitely be more likely to defend with a shield than a sword

[fragtagninja]

Matt, the fluidity, and precision of your movements betray the countless hours of practice you have put in. Keep it up!