Strange how I never see this move in movies or video games, because it's such a badass and practical technique!

Hi! Just wanted to say thanks. Good and crystal clear. Fun to see some axe-techniques. We tend to become very sword oriented, so it's nice to see other weapons explored. Yours, J.

@Thrand11

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks I have always loved the axe and shield :D

Muhahah! I claim this video in the name all my fellow Vikings... 1st! xD BTW- Excellent video. And Thrand, I'm lovin' that shirt brotha!

@Thrand11

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shield Brother !!!

Eldgrim is such a good sport to do these videos, Kudos to the unsung hero!

I loved Viking Axe and Shield Techniques - Bearded Axe Can u plz do Spear and Shield Techniques video?

I always enjoy your videos. It's nice to see all the stuff, you never see in movies. Only problem is, when I watch those movies now, they are ruined. Thanks, guys:-( Well, Vikings is still a great show. After seeing your knifedefense-fight and this, I wonder when you are going to fight Vikingstyle against each other, with the shields, helmets, mail and sparring weapons. Is that something I can expect in the near future? As always, fantastic video, very interesting and exciting. Just love this channel:-) Venlig hilsen John

@LordEldgrimr

9 жыл бұрын

Don't think of your cinema experience as being ruined; instead, let the sum of your practical and theatrical knowledge enrich how you experience film. As a rule, Narrative films which can be categorized as action, adventure, fantasy, and so on, are supposed to be an escape from reality in varying degrees; consequently, staging, lighting, and choreography are contrived to create the illusion that the subjects being captured on film appear to possess superior abilities. If Hollywood were to arrange combat sequences in a manner which closely resembles what combat actually looks like neither you nor me, or anyone for that matter, would be entertained.

@EhAmes94

9 жыл бұрын

LordEldgrimr I hear ya man but a lot of the times if I know how something historically happened or most likely happened, I can't always look past it if the movie/show gets it horribly wrong in certain areas especially when it claims to try to be as historically accurate as possible. Not to be too harsh on Vikings though they do get enough right and the characters and political intrigue are more then interesting enough to keep me hooked.

@LordEldgrimr

9 жыл бұрын

flamezero888V2 I can empathize with you. I am the worst about poking holes in a fictional narrative. We can tell ourselves it's only entertainment, but we can't help critically analyzing the presentation. Sadly, entertainment has become education for the mundane and it's up to people such as ourselves to dispel their illusions.

Excellent video mates. Hopefully these will get more people to start doing more axe work.

@Thrand11

9 жыл бұрын

Ja!!! most certainly would be very cool to see a rise in axe usage and skills. To many people see it as a barbaric clumsy weapon not fast and elegant as it can be.

@IshanDeston

9 жыл бұрын

ThegnThrand I barely see anyone do anything but Swords (and sadly also mostly more modern stuff), so yeah, it would be nice to see more fighting with non sword weapons that ain't Japanese (nothing wrong with that, just not my area of interest).

@ivangushkov3651

9 жыл бұрын

Kajan451 brace yourself the katana chibi cult is coming for you...

@Thrand11

9 жыл бұрын

Ivan Gushkov LOL

@Usammityduzntafraidofanythin

9 жыл бұрын

Katana vs. Axe fighting competition.

Good stuff, practical solutions, subbed! Greets from Finland!

@Thrand11

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks :P

Holding that axe behind the shield reminds me of how folks hold a clutch of javelins. Smart moves.

@Thrand11

9 жыл бұрын

Very true you can do that as well.

also really cool video shield and axe is my favorite type of fighting

Awesome technique dudes.

@Thrand11

9 жыл бұрын

Thank You

Great vid! Please do more on use of the shield in a more offensive way.

@Thrand11

9 жыл бұрын

MrBatraaf We have more shield videos and sword and shield as well as axe and shield videos planned very soon!

Nice to see viking shield combat covered. Usually, it's just sword and buckler or asian stuff. Makes me wonder what the term would be in the olympics. Like, Big Shield? Or Ancient Shield? Lol

@Thrand11

6 жыл бұрын

True lol

True Poger *"I know that videos are focused on axe technices itself, but that's really a pity you didn't mentioned how to defend against such a hooks. It seems, that almost every strike can end with you disarming your enemy, if you only are fast enough. Is it really so easy, or there are ways to evade that?"* A one-handed sword typically has about twice the length of a one-handed axe. That range advantage is something to utilize in trying to counter axe techniques. One-handed swords during the viking age as well usually were a bit easier to maneuver than an axe, so you could afford to feint or otherwise manage to prevent your weapon from getting hooked to begin with. A very likely counter to these techniques is to make a direct strike for the axe wielder's hand, or exploit whatever other openings he might create from closing the distance on you.

@Thrand11

9 жыл бұрын

We could address this in future videos gives us more to cover :D

very good

@Thrand11

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks

The movies are not ruined. But they did not get any better, either;-) And a movie with combat-techniques like this, would be fantastic. Maybe you could be the coreographers on that:-) Please make it happen!!!!!!:-) Venlig hilsen John

@Thrand11

9 жыл бұрын

If some one making a Viking or Historical movie ask for help in fight choreography to make it more Historically accurate I would not be able to say no or any kind of help to be exact :D

Very interesting. All my training with shields has been with heaters, and the way they're used is much different than those of the vikings, and I'm enjoying seeing the contrast. I would also be interested in seeing techniques with two handed weapon vs weapon and shield and vice versa. I know with the exception of pole arms, we don't see a lot of battlefield love for two handed weapons, and I would be interested in learning more about their role in combat. All the best guys, thanks.

@Thrand11

9 жыл бұрын

We can do this and had an Idea for it already but did not want to make these videos too confusing. We very well can address two handed weapons as well.

@kylebates3627

9 жыл бұрын

That's awesome to hear man, thanks. Will continue to watch and look forward to it!

@HamsterPants522

9 жыл бұрын

How do you train with heaters? I've never been able to find historical treatises covering their use on foot.

@Thrand11

9 жыл бұрын

HamsterPants522 I know some about heater and could do a video on them and uses.

Hi there Vikings! How big are those shields, 34"? And your take for the best Viking shield size and why? Thanx!

Cool stuff.. When you think about it if you trapped his weapon against your shield the way you did well you may not even need to twist. The person next to you could just hack his arm or hand off for you? Oh yeah since you mentioned it will you guys also be covering the Long/Dane Axe or have you already done that?

@Thrand11

9 жыл бұрын

We will be doing that in the near future :D

Cool guys, I have Great Dane Axe w/ 6 foot haft, Horned of course. Any chance you can upload techniques and practice for a 2 hander? Cheers from Canada!

@Thrand11

9 жыл бұрын

Yes we plan on doing that very soon :D

I know this is an older video and you have probably seen this question several times before but how is the sparring axe you use made? It seems safer than the rigid Purple heard armory design and there for safe for those who don't have protection. I would also assume it is cheeper than purchasing a moulded Rubber axe head. I think there is a lot of interest for a safe and cost effective sparring axe.

5:34 with that blocking you can also get a broken finger if he hits with the hand the border of the shield, I guess...

@Thrand11

9 жыл бұрын

Gabriel Olmedo It is possible but he would normally have a cross-guard or quillon to protect his knuckles.

@gabrielolmedo6816

9 жыл бұрын

Oh I forgot that! Got stucked in the time of non-guard swords.

I know that videos are focused on axe technices itself, but that's really a pity you didn't mentioned how to defend against such a hooks. It seems, that almost every strike can end with you disarming your enemy, if you only are fast enough. Is it really so easy, or there are ways to evade that?

eldgrim really gets pushed all over the place in your videos lol

Love watching your videos. Do you care I use choreography video to make my fight scenes in my comic books better?

@Thrand11

9 жыл бұрын

It would be an honor if you do and feel free to! If you could give us credit is all I ask in return and make notation where you got the techniques from :D

@ryanasutin

9 жыл бұрын

credit done Can I send you sketches of fight scenes to get your in put. Do you have spear and mace videos?

@Thrand11

9 жыл бұрын

eonwolf66 We will be doing a spear and shield video series very soon!

@ryanasutin

9 жыл бұрын

do you have pat or kick starter to help fund the show?

@Thrand11

9 жыл бұрын

eonwolf66 This is our Patreon account right here. www.patreon.com/Thrand Our Pay Pal is under ThegnThrand@Yahoo.com

Hahaha. Well, I think you knowledge about fighting in general looks pretty advanced. I can think of many movies where this would be helpful. Maybe it's just the case of the director ignoring the more historically correct choreographers input, to make the movie more interesting for some people. Then even if you have the best, you will miss it in the actual movie, cause it's been cut out. I hope Mel Gibson will be more realistic when it comes to fighting in his Viking-movie, Bezerker. Though the title is already giving the vikings a bad rep..... Then again, maybe it's just about a bezerker and not a viking:-) Venlig hilsen John

@Thrand11

9 жыл бұрын

Well if Mel Gibson asked for help in choreography I would more than glad to help out :P

Thrand, maybe, it would be useful for videos like this if you would have only half a shield. I find when you are standing with the back to the camera your shield usually hides what is going on and what you try to show from Eldgrims perspective. I do not exactly have a solution for the problem, but maybe with a plexiglas shield could also be an option? I mean it wouldn't have to be crafted real nice, if it was only for video's like this. Then again, i suppose the views don't yet warrant the expenditure.

@LordEldgrimr

9 жыл бұрын

I was examining the problem and the most inexpensive solution would require the camera to be handheld like documentary films employ; sadly, this also requires a camera operator who can move and adjust to our actions pro re nata. Tripods are static and we cannot easily see how the shot framed from our perspective.

@IshanDeston

9 жыл бұрын

LordEldgrimr That of course would be a great help too. Also, while i just now have you here... thank you for all your hard word :)

would you rather use a bearded axe or viking sword with a shield in combat?

@Thrand11

9 жыл бұрын

The Cobra Den It depends on the fight but they are both very good the axe if used correctly has special abilities such as hooking techniques plus more focused power to one area of strike but the sword is just more versatile and fluid in the attack.

@duksingchau8948

9 жыл бұрын

ThegnThrand where can i get axes like that?

@Thrand11

9 жыл бұрын

Duksing Chau The real axes are available from various shoppes online. You could check with Medieval Shoppe online. If you mean the one I am using as training axe it is made from rattan, heater hose, close cell foam and duck tape and is an SCA legal weapon which is safer than practicing techniques with a real axe.

@duksingchau8948

9 жыл бұрын

ThegnThrand so is that the war hatchet from medieval shoppe online

@TheCobrasDen1

9 жыл бұрын

www.kultofathena.com/axes.asp the Nordland Axe is a great 1 handed bearded axe for cheep. I bought one and love it