Test Cutting Guide
Test Cutting with sharp swords is both an important part of martial arts training and a extremely fun pastime. But as most (reasonable) people would expect any time you handle a weapon you need to give it the proper respect.
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Sean Franklin
Mikko Makes An Even Better Stand
Mikko Lehto made a stand that is a million times better than my proof of concept. So let’s have a look at what he did.
Alternative Cutting Stand Design For Paper
An alternative design for a paper cutting stand, using single column.
B-Tier Bracket Is Not The Answer
Having everyone in the same pools and then making A and B brackets is not a good solution to seal clubbing!
Test Cutting – FAQ, Myths, and Safety
Introduction to HEMA test cutting questions, myths, and (most importantly) safety.
Turning-In Your Cuts: Is It Inevitable?
Our modern training context encourages us to turn-in our cuts, without even being aware of it. What is turning-in, and why should you care?
F*ck The Finnish Chicken – A Case Study of CLA Games Implementation
Doing games based/CLA is more than just sitting back and watching. This is a case study of using training activities to try to achieve what direct instruction can’t.
Two More Reasons Your Judges Are Bad – Distance And Lighting Are More Important Than You Think
Distance from the fighters is something we never talk about when discussing judging quality, but we should be.
Longsword Teams Is Awesome: Here’s What Went Down At AG Open
We ran a Longsword Teams tournament at the AG Open, and everyone loved it. This is the thought that went into the design process (for when you want to run your own).
