I don't think that this really belongs in YMAS, but there is no African Martial Arts sub-forum in the Traditional Arts section.
Anyway, I've been reading about African Weaponry lately (African Weapons by Werner Fischer), and I really wonder how some of these swords were actually used in combat. Here is someone demonstrating the mambele in compliant drills. Has anyone here ever seen one, or a similar weapon, used in Dog Brothers-style non-compliant training or competition?
Of course, I have no idea if this is in any way authentic mambele technique. Any feedback would be appreciated.
Enjoy
Anyway, I've been reading about African Weaponry lately (African Weapons by Werner Fischer), and I really wonder how some of these swords were actually used in combat. Here is someone demonstrating the mambele in compliant drills. Has anyone here ever seen one, or a similar weapon, used in Dog Brothers-style non-compliant training or competition?
Of course, I have no idea if this is in any way authentic mambele technique. Any feedback would be appreciated.
Enjoy
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