Look Who it Was Random video

Levels of Martial Arts appreciation, and other tid bits.

1,155 views · Published 1 July 2017 · 33:57 · Indexed 31 October 2026

Channel: Swordsage · 2017 · People & Blogs

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Been meaning to put this one up since last week (this was actually recorded on 6.17.17), but life, as usual, got in the way. Still, after that discussion I had with Skallagrim about that now infamous match between the mma fighter and the so called Tai Chi master, it got me thinking a bit about the different reasons why people take up martial arts, and what they happen to focus on, and the growing idea that there is really only one type of focus one should have (one of pure military style deadliness), and all others are not real martial arts training at all. While I can understand that mindset, I find it unrealistic when all is said and done, especially in our modern times. I go into detail about that here.

Also, I go into some more detail about the Tang Dao I reviewed in my last video... specifically I show some of the images I forgot to provide in the last one, as well as some extra information provided by a knowledgeable viewer named Aden Yang.

Here's a link about some of the armor and weapons used by troops during the Tang Dynasty, graciously provided by him: http://dragonsarmory.blogspot.kr/2016/10/tang-elite-guard-troops.html

And for those willing to stay after the end (yes, I realize I forgot to put actual ending text in there to replace my placeholder... I finished this after a 12 hour shift at work... leave me alone!!), got some katana I would like to sell, and have some ideas about modifying my Patreon rewards.

Since this is over 30 minutes, use this to jump to each topic:
00:00 intro
01:06 different martial arts focus topic
23:42 addendum on Tang Dao review
31:41 extra news at the end.



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