Enjoying Disturbed on the way down to the Bhakail practice tonight, feeling pretty good.
I decided to fight all of my weapon forms tonight.
I opened up with single rapier, lots of binds and disengages. Off hand could have been a bit more active but, overall, things went well.
Second match went rapier and buckler. I haven't fought this form in about six months or so, but it came back quick. Our bouts were pretty aggressive and I learned about a few new feints.
Next up was rapier and dagger. My opponent was quite smooth with her techniques and I found myself working a cutting game more than usual.
So far, all of my previous fights were matched bouts, my opponents having the same weapon form as me.
My final fight, I brought out cloak. My opponent used a cane as his parry weapon. These passes definitely kept me on my toes! The cane is really effective in trapping and tying things (like a cloak) up. The engagements traded off between patient and fast and furious.
A great way to end the evening.
In between bouts, there was review and discussion on technique and strategies.
I left there sweaty, tired and knowing it was an evening well spent.
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