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Posted on 12-29-13 05:18 PM Link | Quote
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Posted on 12-29-13 06:21 PM Link | Quote
Reading Lovecraft's stories now. Very Edgar Allan Poe-like.


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Since: 10-29-04
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Posted on 12-30-13 01:19 AM Link | Quote
Okay, here's something that might surprise you all, I fence. And by that I'm not referring to the wooden decor, but to the blade used to stab people.
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Posted on 12-30-13 04:17 PM Link | Quote
Originally posted by Lord Vulkas Mormonus
Okay, here's something that might surprise you all, I fence. And by that I'm not referring to the wooden decor, but to the blade used to stab people.


Saber, foil or epee?
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Since: 10-29-04
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Posted on 12-30-13 05:36 PM Link | Quote
I fence epee, I've always wanted to try out saber, but I'm annoyed by any right-of-way rules and all of that. I like epee because it's a heavier blade and has a lot more freedom.

Do you do fencing?
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Since: 08-15-04
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Posted on 12-30-13 07:39 PM Link | Quote
What is epee for those that have no clue?

Um... I want to take up archery.
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Posted on 12-30-13 08:13 PM Link | Quote
I do saber, although I've done foil and a tiny bit of epee. Saber is where my heart lives. Such fantastic swashbuckling action. And I referee, too. I love the grammar of right-of-way and deconstructing it.

Elara, epee is the style of fencing based around the [REMOVED]. In epee fencing the entire body is a valid target, as opposed to restricted regions, and only allows touches with the tip of the sword. It also has no rules of right-of-way, or priority, to determine who gets a point if both fencers make a touch in a brief span of time. Instead epee allows for both fencers to get the point, which drastically changes the strategy compared to the other styles.

Also, I did archery last semester. It was alright, got a bit repetitive after a while. I miss the mental play and variety that comes with sparring.

(Last edited by Xeo on 04-01-14 09:06 PM)
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Posted on 12-30-13 08:35 PM Link | Quote
I would also like to learn some kind of sword fighting... I don't know if I want to go fencing, per se... but something.

I think I would enjoy the focus of archery from what little I have gotten to do. I just need money for the bow I want and a place to actually practice. Mostly the practicing.
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Posted on 12-30-13 08:43 PM Link | Quote
I understand that.

I recommend checking out fencing, it's a great sport. I obviously recommend saber (everything above the waist is target, and you can use the edge of the blade), but foil is a great place to start (torso and crotch is target, only use the point), since everything from it can be transitioned into either saber or epee.
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Posted on 12-30-13 09:35 PM Link | Quote
Been doing DDP Yoga for about ~6 months now. Totally addicted at this point.
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Since: 10-29-04
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Posted on 12-31-13 10:01 AM Link | Quote
Elara, I'm just going to second what FX says, fencing is amazing. I'm not one for recommending foil, just because I find the right-of-way rules to be boring, and I hate how wimpy the blades are, but whichever one you choose, it's actually a lot of fun and can get kind of crazy.

FX, do you do the competitions?
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Posted on 12-31-13 12:38 PM Link | Quote
One day. *sigh* Is there a particular style that is more favorable to those with some back troubles?

Xeo... what is DDP Yoga?

Actual random fact: I am starting to hate snow.
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Posted on 12-31-13 01:13 PM Link | Quote
Originally posted by Elara
Actual random fact: I am starting to hate snow.


I love that we're the same sometimes.
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Posted on 12-31-13 07:24 PM Link | Quote
Vulkar, I haven't done any competitions, but I did take the test to become an official director. Sorry, referee *groans*

Elara, I'm not sure if there's one that's significantly better for a bad back, no. I personally have back issues and it doesn't cause a problem when saber fencing. Saber tends to be faster paced, so I suppose it may be slightly more high-impact? Also, epee has a narrower stance, without having to settle as low, since the legs are a target area.
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Posted on 12-31-13 07:50 PM Link | Quote
Originally posted by Elara
One day. *sigh* Is there a particular style that is more favorable to those with some back troubles?

Xeo... what is DDP Yoga?

Actual random fact: I am starting to hate snow.

The ex pro wrestler, Diamond Dallas Page, now in his 50's does his own yoga program and it's amazing.
http://www.ddpyoga.com/

This is incredible:

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Posted on 01-02-14 12:21 AM Link | Quote
FX, well, Epee you still have to get a little lower, if only because you still need to if you want a good lunge, but it might also just be because I'm really tall, so I have to if I want to keep myself at a decent level with my opponents.

Anyway though, other trivia about the great Lord Vulkas, I always want to keep my hair fairly short, I just can't stand the look of having long hair.
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Posted on 01-02-14 05:38 AM Link | Quote
Originally posted by Lord Vulkas Mormonus
Anyway though, other trivia about the great Lord Vulkas, I always want to keep my hair fairly short, I just can't stand the look of having long hair.

You truly are my antithesis, good sir.
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I play eroge.


Oh wait, wrong fact, wrong fact.

Ah nevermind, it's not like like I hide the other creepy stuff I do anyway =P
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Posted on 01-02-14 12:39 PM Link | Quote
Originally posted by Lord Vulkas Mormonus
FX, well, Epee you still have to get a little lower, if only because you still need to if you want a good lunge, but it might also just be because I'm really tall, so I have to if I want to keep myself at a decent level with my opponents.


In my brief experience it was feet closer together, and knees tucked in.
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