Richard Marsden vs Lee Smith - Sabre, July 2017

Swords - Richard does not remember the smith for these. Sorry!

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[BloodandIronHEMA]

Sparring month continues! We hope you enjoyed this bout with Richard and Lee, next week we're going to close it off with our Beginner/Intermediate Longsword Tournament!

[TravelingTyrant]

Thanks for the comments all!

Do no try to catch a saber.

[FightClubStellingen]

I'm a karate guy. I've done 15 years of hand to hand combat. Muay Thai, BJJ, Aikido, Wing Chun you name it. But some how I loooove to see you guy sabre fight. I can not explain my fascination. I love this channel! Keep up the good work guys!

[kamilszadkowski]

"Would you wait, sir, for to dribble to subside?"

[mikhailvasiliev]

"I tried to catch it..
..
.. and I did."

Dead xD

[VelmiVelkiZrut]

Sabre just looks so fun. Too bad no one really practices it - I'll settle for singlestick in the meantime.

[drdoom-skull]

Interesting stuff. I used to practice modern sabre fencing. You can clearly see what transferred to modern sabre fencing in this video but with all the differences related to wielding a weapon, which, I presume, is identical in weight and size to original military sabres.

[sharkinahat]

Looks like Lee is good with any type of blade, even the Belt of Giant Strength +4 (D&D 3.5, DMG p. 248) wasn't enough help to beat him.

[Francis-ceqb]

you know what i think that skull needs glowing eye sockets

[railbalco]

Love the jockstrap of the slim and taller guy! Any idea where to buy it?

[lackusshock]

I swear. I cannot take that skull seriously.

[SmigGames]

Do you guys know Nick (don't know his last name) from Academy of Historical Fencing? He's active on youtube and he's pretty good with a saber. Just wondering if there were any connections so maybe we could see you spar sometime ;)

[nicolajvandkrog]

Anyone know what swords are they using?
I am trying to find a good steel saber for sparring and possibly contests. I've found some great ones. But most of them are with shall guards and/or small thumbrings which restrict the use of heavily protective gloves.

[michealhoffstater]

2:40
I can't help but think that Richard was mocking stereotypical katana moves back there
Also, add some captions next time, I would LOVE to be able to actually understand their banter.

[cockerel]

I think Lee smith is thick and strong, but Richard has great skill but no phisical power his body is weak and boney

[adamjaworski]

Mr. Marsden has great skills but he need's more power 😀 I advise 50 push ups evety day.

[Simon-lquk]

Lee smith is the jesus christ of HEMA, you can't change my mind.