Folks out there- if there's budget, please consider steel swords over aluminum. Every Aluminum trainer I've ever touched has next to zero flex (so you basically can't train thrusts), a steel mask will. literally shave off pieces when you hit it, and it's way less durable. A messer trainer from purrpleheart armory wll be the right size and weight to do most FMA systems, has realistic bind presence, and won't turn into a saw after 10 rounds of sparring.

@rtiangco2011

7 ай бұрын

This one? www.woodenswords.com/Hans_Messer_Sharp_p/ra.messer.hans.sharp.htm

@chaos_omega

7 ай бұрын

Won't that require them to also get some kind of fencing jacket?

@selfcritical

7 ай бұрын

Not any more than training with rattan, and less so than aluminum (which is stiffer and more likely to have chainsaw-level burrs). If you're training thrusts to the body I might get a chest protector/plastron. I train outdoors in texas so I don't use the jacket like....8 months of the year@@chaos_omega

@oldmanstillcan

7 ай бұрын

Good point, Ive been meaning to get some gear from Superior Fencing as well.

Can you please add this video to the Tatang’s Living Art Of Kalis Ilustrisimo program. Thank you.

@BurtonRichardson

7 ай бұрын

Good idea. I’ll see if I can do that.

@markharrell3602

7 ай бұрын

I am loving your Tatang’s Living Art Of Kalis Ilustrisimo program. Great material and great presentation. @@BurtonRichardson

@BurtonRichardson

6 ай бұрын

Thank you. A labor of love!