Closed Loop (Part 2) – Loops, Vision, and Sword Control
We have many ways and senses to process information with. How do we put them all together to control our actions?
Closed Loop (Part 1) – Control Makes Fencing Good and Cars Cozy
Closed feedback loops are a fundamental part of engineering control theory. They should also be a fundamental part of your fencing.
How Many Senses Do You Have?
Quick, name five senses. Equilibrioception, Thermoception, Proprioception, Nociception, and Chronoception probably jump out at the top of the list, right? Or maybe not. I’m not […]
Analysis of the Vibrational Characteristics of a Training Longsword
Longswords are often treated as having static vibrational nodes, with implications for sparring. A combination of mathematical analysis, SolidWorks modeling, and practical experiments were used to analyze the motion of a longsword under realistic end conditions. It was determined that not only are the nodes not static with respect to different end conditions, they also vary over time during free vibration after an impulse. Due to the complexity of the vibrations, as well as the very specific design criteria of a sword, it is impractical to attempt to alter the sword to maintain specific node locations. Vibration damping gloves are suggested as a possible remedy to fatigue during sparring.
Now Available: SwordSTEM Polos
Due to popular* demand, SwordSTEM Polos are finally here!Enjoy a nice performance polo and support SwordSTEM at the same time. https://southcoastswords.com/products/sword-stem-sport-polo *as popular as anything […]
Power Through The Body, Or How I Learned To Do A Leaping Cut
You can cut without proper grounding, or across your body. But it does have consequences.
How Does Meyer *Illustrate* a Longsword
Does Meyer depict cutting with the hand on the pommel? Come and learn. (Or don’t read and post a response anyways.)
Breakdown: Thrust and Point Control
A breakdown of video footage of Robert Childs delivering his trademark start-from-low thrust.
HEMA Tournament Double Hit Frequency
The YouTube channel Turul HEMA recently posed a video attempting to derive the average number of double hits seen in HEMA longsword tournaments. (HEMA Longsword […]
A Win is a Win: How Weighted Point Values Don’t Affect Match Outcomes
Good fighters find a way to get it done. It looks like hitting them more than they hit you is more important than what the point values of the targets are.