At the Broadsword Academy in Portland, ME we study the realistic use of the historic weapons of the Scottish Highlander, especially the basket-hilted broadsword. This weapon- a very broad, thin and flexible double-edged blade, optimized for the cut rather than the thrust, with a cage of bars to protect the hand- was in use from [...]
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The Cateran Society Broadsword Academy
Posted in School Snapshot, tagged broadsword, classes, martial arts on June 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
