: Re: Learning about hand-to-hand combat? I am writing heroic fantasy. Plot demands hand-to-hand combat, about which I know little. What is the best/quickest way to learn enough about pre-firearms defense

If you are contemplating about mediaeval warfare with longsword type weapons, try reenactors.

These people are actually researching what can, cannot be done with the means at the time. This includes fighting in full plate using realistic swords.

There are lots of visuals to be found but best would be to seek out a group from a compatible age and go through your scene on-site, separating out the impossible and adding meat to the spectacular.

References: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_historical_reenactment_groups https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medieval_reenactment www.123rf.com/photo_6354020_knights-battle-in-hand-to-hand-combat.html http://zwaard-steen.tumblr.com/likes/page/2

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