Rob Childs Rapier Vid 02 Tells

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Robert Childs

Күн бұрын

A short video on the importance of tells, both how to read them and how to get rid of them.

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@DrLeroy76 9 ай бұрын

So well explained and demonstrated

@dude4real9455 3 жыл бұрын

Solid insight and instruction in these videos, Robert. They are really helpful in shedding some more light on the ever so permeating meta-game that is actually being played when competing or fighting against other individuals, namely that of body language. In contrast, most instruction generally focuses on technique, meaning that this type of advice is unfortunately sorely lacking. It is really interesting that you note how opponents (well, people) tend to react when exposed to movement on the lateral plane, as opposed to the lack of reaction when the movement happens in the forward/backward plane, as well as noting the fact that reacting to tells is instinctive, this little detail practically guarantees opponent programmability (at least initially) so valuable for safe second intention actions. Something to keep in mind when you Want and when you Don't Want to induce a response. For me personally, this opens a playground of experimenting feigns using nothing but body language. Reading and telegraphing intention is something I don't think gets as much credit as is deserved, and something all top competitive sports athletes use, ball games included. Sincere thanks for your time on these vids and best regards from Serbia

@RobertChildsRapier 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words, Adam. I have found there really is a great deal that is not understood about the communication that happens across body tells, blade contact, etc., and the way those specific methods of communication can be used once it is applied in a conscious way vice unconscious, as so many fencers do. There are so many more facets I could have talked about as it applies to the topic of this video--as is the case with so many of these subjects--that I admit it is sometimes difficult not to overload these videos with too much information at once.

@tarbyte7112 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid man. I'm a Sabre sport fencer and this is super applicable to me. Well spoken.

@RobertChildsRapier 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks much. Glad it could help.

@jonharker9028 Жыл бұрын

Coming here after the interview with Matt Easton, and I’m already glad that I did. Superb content, thank you for sharing it all! Seeing the coin drill, I was reminded of a similar drill I saw online for a similar demonstration-which was about moving their hand away from the other person’s punch. I can see that one being modified to the specific mechanics of the lunge rather easily. Even though I don’t train rapier (currently, at least-later, who knows?), this was a very welcome video!

@RobertChildsRapier Жыл бұрын

Yes, the applicability of this drill goes well beyond just rapier.