In this second half of the discussion we dive into some of the aspects of sword use that intrigue us, that we love and things we maybe don't like as much. While long vids like this are often over looked by many, we have really appreciated the great comments and thoughtful insights it has generated in conversations with you the audience. We hope you enjoy the chat below and don't forget to have your beverage ready!
Get more great info about Dr. Windsor and sword use in these great venues.
The Sword Guy Podcast, Guy Windsor's Blog and his Sword School where instructional materials, books and audio books can all be found. Some are free some cost a nominal fee but all are great info and ways to get more sword in your life!
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Nathan Clough, Ph.D. is Vice President of Arms and Armor and a member of the governing board of The Oakeshott Institute. He is a historical martial artist and a former university professor of cultural geography. He has given presentations on historical arms at events including Longpoint and Combatcon, and presented scholarly papers at, among others, The International Congress on Medieval Studies.
Craig Johnson is the Production Manager of Arms and Armor and Secretary of The Oakeshott Institute. He has taught and published on the history of arms, armor and western martial arts for over 30 years. He has lectured at several schools and Universities, WMAW, HEMAC, 4W, and ICMS at Kalamazoo. His experiences include iron smelting, jousting, theatrical combat instruction and choreography, historical research, European martial arts and crafting weapons and armor since 1985.