New York Times - Inside the World of Longsword Fighting - fantastic martial reconstruction

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What a brilliant idea.

Longsword enthusiasts are resurrecting ancient sword technique as a modern, organized sport, with timed bouts and complex rules. [source NY TIMES]

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