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Post by Leda EmBorr on Sept 26, 2006 18:22:49 GMT -5
So, say I'm interested in making up a fight scene to practice with a partner.
I know there are some basic moves that I have to learn that apply to stage fighting in general. I've heard there are 8 basics, I've also heard there are 12.
Any leads to info on this subject would be helpful.
Are there any books anyone can recommend? Videos? Websites?
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Mon-Jas Charan
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Post by Mon-Jas Charan on Sept 28, 2006 23:40:24 GMT -5
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Post by Leda EmBorr on Oct 1, 2006 23:34:04 GMT -5
That's really good website Mon-Jas! I like the way he defines what stage combat is and isn't.
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Post by Ky-Wan Zann on Oct 10, 2006 3:07:19 GMT -5
Also Iai:the art of drawing the sword,
Anthony Delongis is also a great acomplished fencer, and choreographer. Youmight wish to check out his site as well as it has many books that he's written.
Important thing to remmeber about all of this. Interpretation.
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Post by Leda EmBorr on Nov 22, 2006 0:03:19 GMT -5
Steverus Zac posted these in the lightsaber training thread... I thought I'd repost them here too. "I am reading Shimmering Sword actually right now and just now getting into the SW specific sections. Most of the material in the first half of the book I was familiar with and it didn't do much for me but is great stuff for folks just getting into the sword. Other books I own that you might want to consider for your enlightenment on the sword are below. You can find these all on Amazon:
The Life-Giving Sword: The Secret Teachings From the House of the Shogun, by Yagyu Munenori, William Scott Wilson (Translator). I like this one because as you can read in its title his philosophy emphasizes how the sword not used gives life and the best path is to never draw it. Very reminiscent of the Jedi way. I have one of his quotes in my signature. 
Musashi's Book of Five Rings: The Definitive Interpretation of Miyamoto Musashi's Classic Book of Strategy, by Stephen F. Kaufman, Musashi Miyamoto. Musashi is all about the fight. Not as philosophical as Munenori. The Book of Water, which is one section in this book, seems close to Lightsaber Form 7 of which Mace Windu was a master with his own variation (Vaapad). Very good read on how to be an aggressive duelist.
Also, to get a pictorial on the many forms and techniques of Iado, these two books are the best I have found: Art Of Japanese Swordsmanship: Manual Of Eishin-Ryu Iaido, and Practice Drills For Japanese Swordsmanship. Both by Nicklaus Suino." |
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Post by Ky-Wan Zann on Dec 5, 2006 0:23:06 GMT -5
Book of five rings is a must read for any student studing sword work in a practical sense. Though there are some nice things in terms of space and pace that can be helpful.
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Post by Naar Birala on Dec 15, 2006 16:57:28 GMT -5
Perhaps i'll pick up the books, "Shimmering Sword" and/or "Book of five rings" at the library to read during my holiday vacation. Thanks for the insights.
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Post by Ky-Wan Zann on Dec 22, 2006 3:55:00 GMT -5
Shimmering sword however doesn't have anything on styles in Episodes 2 or 3 I believe
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