Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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The video I'm commenting on:
KENJUTSU vs HEMA (Katana & Wakizashi vs Sword & Buckler) by @GhostoftheDojo
youtube.com/watch?v=gcgsIYRT7Sg

Skilled sparring is always a joy to watch. Especially when different styles of swordsmanship and different weapons meet.

00:00 - 01:16 Intro / aomething to keep in mind
01:16 - 06:46 Katana against rapier & dagger
06:46 - 11:48 Messer & buckler
11: 48 - 19:16 Dual sickle
19:16 Messer & buckler part 2 (different opponent)


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