Stick Fighting Controversy, and a possible solution.

[Bob Hubbard]

yup, they do.

 

[LocknBlock]

Maybe what is needed is a more streamlined form-fitting safety equipment, so the combatants have a more realistic feel to the match, yet get max protection for eyes, head, arms & hands and legs. Then you can move more naturally, keep all of your sight without fogging, your strikes are not so restricted by the pads while fighting. Thats why in the old days there was no safety equipment because to get a real feel you got to spar with live stick, that will develop your sensitivity and motivate you to hone your reflexes to the sharpness of a kris. Yes you get hurt many times without safety gear but thats my take on this. Thanx

 

[tellner]

...and fencing equipment is pricey, especially for saber. The fencing stuff doesn't have to stand up to heavy pounding either.

Having to replace sensors after each bout would get expensive really quickly.

It might be more accurate, but I wonder how big a barrier to entry the money would be. I mean, we're talking about eskrimadors here

Wow. My thousandth post was about money