I, for one, understand both sides of this issue, and have made a choice
for myself to use period footware. I am personally willing to accept
the risks of injury for this choice to better appreciate and understand
what period play was all about. Yes, there are modern options, but I
feel much more comfortable using what I do.
I am also a firm believer that the use of correct period items helps
one better understand what it was really like: e.g. When I made the
switch from using a schlager to using a Del-tin Bated Rapier Blade, my
brain went "AHH, that's what it feels like." So many of the moves and
positions made more sense, because I have a simulator that is very
close to what they were actually using in weight, balance and design. I
have had the same feeling of "enlightenment" when I switched to
fighting in more period clothing, and now, my more period shoes.
What it still comes down to is personal choice - as I said, I'm willing
to take the risk for what I feel is a better way to learn what I'm
learning, but if you don't feel comfortable doing so, fine. I still
think you may be missing out on some things, but its your choice.
Adam Velez
----- Original Message -----
From:
deepspeedltd@lineone.net
Date: Thursday, October 24, 2002 7:53 am
Subject: [CFML] Old Vs. New in Footwear
> <span><p><span><p>
>
>
> <tt>
> Wow,
>
>
>
> What a strange discussion to have and this really does raise a
> point I would
>
> like to make.
>
>
>
> Sometimes the old ways are better than the new ways and sometimes
> the new
>
> ways are better than the old and by looking at what has been done
> and what
>
> can be done it will be possible to grow as individuals.
>
>
>
> To use period footware and state that injuries will not occur
> because we
>
> are doing traditional movements is incorrect, all movements even
> walking
> put stress on the body and if you can reduce stress by whatever
> means will
>
> allow you to train for longer and harder. A mountaineer does not
> climb
> moutains wearing footwear from the 1940s because it will damage
> him and
>
> he knows that the latest footwear has support etc. There are
> plenty of
>
> modern alternatives that do not grip but allow support Wrestling
> boots,
> Boxing Boots, Dancing Shoes, fencing shoes (which seem the most
> appropriate)but
> not slippers please. And about insoles although they offer
> support and
>
> impact to the bottom of the feet they do not support the ankle.
> To reject
>
> these because they are modern to me is wrong we should be striving
> to improve
>
> practice and knowledge of those
>
> historical masters and not get boxed into the 'You can only do
> this syndrome
>
> because it has been writen'
>
> that plagued Eastern Martial Arts for so long.
>
>
>
> Because you are training in an historical art does not been you
> have to
>
> suffer historical injuries.
>
>
>
>
>
> Peter
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