ES - fighting in the West

[Lady Simone]

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> The hand position comes from (I've been told) Escrima, a Philippine
> stick fighting style (very effective, ask Megallan), the Ansteorran stance
is
> more of a boxing stance.

It is also a very elegant and leathal martial arts style.  Saw several
demonstrations of it in my time in the Phillippines during 79 to 82. A few
of the fighters in the shire there took classes in the style. Fighter
practice took on a new dimension over there in the early 80's.


Simone


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