However, my drinking companion needs a kick up the arse so he can explain the differences between epee and rapier. That and he needs to come out and play with us some more.
Instead, I think I shall talk about another common thread amongst HEMA. Joy.
The instructors I have had the chance to learn from have this simple thing in common. I have also seen it in those who teach, but I have not yet had the pleasure.
The thing about joy is that it can manifest in endless ways. From the obscure digressions of my own honourable maestro, the jolly arrogance of Mr Easton, the single minded perfectionism of Mr Rawlings, to Mr Marwood's Safeism. The Thomas Brothers and Swordworks (http://www.swordworks.co.uk).
I am informed that they are Names. Mr Easton, taking a strong part in the translation of one of the Fiore manuscripts. Mr Rawlings doing a lot of work on i.33. Mr Marwood's attempts at the Chap Olympics. If the Thomas' are not names- they will be. There are others, many others who demonstrate their joy in different ways.
There are admonitions against taking an instructor at their word. Something along the lines of "would you bet your life on it". Nowdays, the stakes are lowered- I'd bet a bone that any person I've named here would be upset at any serious injury to those under their instruction.
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