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An Interesting Experiment in Draw Cuts

By Fergus MacTighearnainOriginally published in Punta Dritta June / July AS XXXVI (2001) Greetings everyone, I would like to share with everyone the results of the cutting test I performed at Valhalla this weekend. The test cutting subject was a 40 lbs. room temperature pork hind quarter, which was then covered with one (1) layer […]

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The Secret Blow

by François Henri GuyonOriginally published in Punta Dritta June/July AS XXXVI (2001) The secret blow has always been a part of the teaching of Civilian Combat. Certain blows used at the correct time that are unable to be parried, or parries that will destroy any attack. Men who purported to know such blows were treated […]