Trying out the Hanging Stick Drill

#sword #hema #fencing #martialarts #shorts

[sargentvanguard]

No matter the technological advancements, man will always revert back to its greatest asset
*a fucking stick*

[Anime-Control]

The stick was obviously going into this boss fight under-leveled. Couldn’t even get a hit in. It needs to spend some time leveling up until it becomes a branch

[jonpaulcer]

Not only is the long stick the most versatile cheap and effective weapon throughout history it is also a good sparring friend

[ambion]

When you gotta re-enact The Phantom Menace on a budget

[yowza]

Damn, I usually wear a mask while doing this

It really does hit back, for those who are curious

[henrikaugustsson]

That looks fun!!!
I remember when I did fencing, the instructor gave us an empty matchbox tied to a string, told us to tie it up in a tree and then aim for it with our foils, and we needed to get 50 hits in a row before the summer break ended.

It took a lot of practice, but we did it. Good times.

[LSDnSideBurns]

Neighbor: "Susan, he's fighting the stick again!"

[gregory]

Looks goofy, but effective. I think the most important thing you’re practicing is fluidity of movement and training your body to respond to weird angles. Stationary targets are good for practicing technique, but the “Stick Trick” trains dynamic movement and response. Feel free to correct me.

[sleepdeprivedcactus]

Why is a stick and some rope better than training partners nowadays

[lyrakae]

That's looks so much fun but so tiring too

[JelloThatsMellow]

A lighter stick will help with reaction speed, and a heavier one will help with following through your swings with more power!

Edit: this is my highest up voted comment. Thanks everyone!

[drewgoin]

My college roommate fenced in hugh school.

He used to hang a quarter from the ceiling, attached to a string. He'd practice his point control by hitting the coin with the point of his foil blade, consistently making contact with it as it swung back and forth. It was insane.

[themartianway]

I choose to believe that he is actually blasting that SpongeBob music while he's training.

[allgomesareevil]

I think the stick is winning Stick, "I can do this all day. Can you?"

[justmutantjed]

Our fella is out here practicing for his match-up with Darth Maul. 😆

[agent]

The music is perfect for how goofy this looks

[ErnestLordGoring]

Looks like a great way to practice by yourself 👍

[thenameless]

Honestly, this is a lot better than a pell.

You're able to see the pole coming at you from all directions, like the way your opponent would and at the same time, your conditioning your hands to strengthen them to withstand impact in actual combat

[Redwinter]

this is how I used to practice solo with my hand and a half sword, great workout

[randomguy-xpse]

Neighbors love this man. Stay tuned for why next at 9.