Simple fighting system for close distance spear use
Coloured depiction of the Trajan column pointed to us by Martin Lysen when discussing the suggested system. We originally presented this Idea of fighting in this video: Techniques with scutum and spear , and in this blog post: https://hirdmenn.blogspot.com/2022/11/the-martial-art-around-center-grip.html We have written about the sparring gear in this post: https://hirdmenn.blogspot.com/2022/11/the-martial-art-around-center-grip.html I often hear people saying that the spear's advantage is reach. This is true. It is often paired with the thought that the spear fighter should therefore maintain the distance. This is situational. My argument is that in fighting, one wants to be able to close the distance with any weapon they are using, as one wishes to have the ability to stand their ground. I am therefore claiming that in many situations the main benefit of the reach of the weapon is not that the enemy can't reach you, but that your longer reach gives you the initiative. About