tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942172265484783702.post3661955467742216144..comments2022-01-14T01:22:43.563-08:00Comments on swinging swords: 14th Century Tournament in the 21st Century?About <b>AEMMA</b>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09657748827556736703noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942172265484783702.post-16669107783662468222008-05-01T06:15:00.000-07:002008-05-01T06:15:00.000-07:00"It was great! I figured the guys must have had p..."It was great! I figured the guys must have had practice organizing previously at other medieval tournaments. It was good having Dave describe techniques, hits & fouls for each weapon in advance. Wish we could have heard more of the running commentary, a lot of it happened quickly and what's-his-name's mic was quiet. Pity about the floor, I noticed at the start it was too slippery. I like the way it was set up, royalty at the head (who were they?), and the two "teams", and the trash talk. I was more worried about the marshalls than the fighters, all you guys had for protection was a stick and your responsibility was much greater.... " ,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942172265484783702.post-1057370630188160372008-05-01T06:14:00.000-07:002008-05-01T06:14:00.000-07:00I think the tournament went very well, and was bot...I think the tournament went very well, and was both entertaining and educational for the audience. I enjoyed playing a part in it, thought we had some excellent fighting, and look forward to the next one. I also very much look forward to the video, especially since I did not get a chance to photograph it. Our booth and backdrops were colorful and<BR/>appropriate--the new furniture David made looked very nice, as did the<BR/>shields and banners. Lord Lyth (or wherever) was a really good sport<BR/>about it, and the presentation sword was very good-looking (though so<BR/>heavy). I think our audience really appreciated it, and perhaps even<BR/>learned something.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942172265484783702.post-58746067047688382552008-05-01T06:12:00.000-07:002008-05-01T06:12:00.000-07:00First off, David, thank you, it was awesome. You a...First off, David, thank you, it was awesome. You and the amount of work you put in (especially on the decorations) were incredible. I'm proud to have been<BR/>able to participate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942172265484783702.post-6240784610803204642008-05-01T06:11:00.000-07:002008-05-01T06:11:00.000-07:00I thought it was an amazing event, David did a col...I thought it was an amazing event, David did a colossal job organizing. I really liked the way David kept the bouts moving, which is not an easy thing. His intros before each weapon was excellent, just enough information for those who wanted to know the technical aspects, not too much to bore those who were not so inclined. I am used to watching fencing bouts, and I must say that I missed many many hits. So I don't think that there isn't possible to explain enough to fully educate the audience. This overview was well adapted for the audience.<BR/> <BR/>I particularly liked the unarmoured bouts - great idea. I would like to see more of them!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942172265484783702.post-69425699215761399212008-04-22T15:18:00.000-07:002008-04-22T15:18:00.000-07:00I visited the ROM with my wife and three teen-aged...I visited the ROM with my wife and three teen-aged grandchildren on Saturday, the last available day of the March Break. We spent most of our visit attending the medieval tournament, which was for all of us was the most exciting event we have witnessed in many years of ROM visits. Other than being a little slow in getting started, this was an action-filled event that gave a remarkable insight into a number of aspects of medieval life that are not well covered in schools. It was particularly interesting in that this was patently not a staged "re-creation", but the real thing. As a student of heraldry (as is one of my granddaughters -- starting in Grade 4), I found the event's concentration on the colour and pageantry of the tournament well done and fascinating. We had trouble getting the kids away to see other aspects of the museum. Well done, and congratulations on a new and unique display!<BR/>Kevin Greaves, MDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com