The Force of Stabs with Fencing Blades in Historical Fencing on a Practical Example.

In this video I would like to visualize the forces acting on the body during thrusts with blades of different flexibility. My punching dummy named “Bob“, which weighs about 80kg, serves as a visual aid to show the effect of the forces. As comparison blades serve: 1. the stiffer Albion Liechtenauer with ca, 13,5kg flex 2. an IN MOTU Berbekucz longsword with 6kg flex