Meet the Renaissance Scots Living History Association sword fights

**Nighthawk** · 28th July 10, 07:50 PM

Hello, all! We just posted a few videos on YouTube of fight demonstrations- there are some full speed fights, and some slowed down for demonstration purposes. Thought you all would be interested!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LOcxO-fljI

**Manitoban Keith** · 28th July 10, 08:06 PM

Very interesting I would say! The Lochaber axe in action was quite impressive.

**Bugbear** · 28th July 10, 09:55 PM

If someone tossed a casaba melon in the air, Nighthawk, how many slices could you make in it before it hit the plate?

**Nighthawk** · 28th July 10, 11:02 PM

Originally Posted by Manitoban Keith

Very interesting I would say! The Lochaber axe in action was quite impressive.

I haven't learned the Lochaber yet. Doc is a freakin' monster with that thing, though! And every other weapon at his disposal, including his hands. I'd love to see some dumb punk try to mug that fat old man! What a surprise he would get!

Originally Posted by Bugbear

If someone tossed a casaba melon in the air, Nighthawk, how many slices could you make in it before it hit the plate?

Two. Now Daniel Sorensen, the guy in the grey kilt... He'd have it carved into two flowers!

He's the reason I decided to learn how to make leather body armor...

**Tartan Tess** · 29th July 10, 06:31 AM

Excellent video. Get's me fired up for Pennsic. only two more days!!!!!!

**Santa Kona** · 29th July 10, 08:22 AM

All of you are very brave we were at a Renaissance Faire a few weeks ago and a Knight in full armor was cut very badly in the head doing a similar demonstration.

**Livingston** · 29th July 10, 12:38 PM

Great Travis. BUT, much more fun watching them in person.

**Nighthawk** · 29th July 10, 05:57 PM

Originally Posted by Livingston

Great Travis. BUT, much more fun watching them in person.

Well, we'll see you at Highlands Ranch in two weekends, then! I may actually be able to get out and fight at Highlands! I messed up my ankles and haven't gotten to do any at all this season so far.

Originally Posted by Santa Kona

All of you are very brave we were at a Renaissance Faire a few weeks ago and a Knight in full armor was cut very badly in the head doing a similar demonstration.

If we only have one hospitalization a year, it's been a good year. This year (knock on wood!) we have had none.

We actually used to host tournaments a couple times a year. People stopped showing up because we always kicked their... hind ends... Here are some vids of full contact tournament fights.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erVv-f5h9EM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6i4Ps68i9U

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAwLNdRpLGU

This one still gets a laugh at the annual Hogmany party:

http://www.youtube.com/user/wolfgavi.../2/-7KSnQMBEZQ

They guy on the right is Danny, and the guy on the left is Brian. I don't think he ever completely recovered emotionally...