A spearhead with no shaft is an awkward dagger. A shaft with no point is a blunt instrument. The spirit of the spear is to maintain distance, and, failing that, to reach and destroy. The Romans taught a holistic method of swordfighting as well. The point can slash as well as stab; the edge can stab as well as slice. The crossguard can hook and pierce, and the pommel can crush. They must be well-assembled and firm as a unit, though. Don't be a sniper OR a hand-to-hand specialist. Flow from one form to the next as the situation requires. Their REaction will always be slower than your ACTION.
The spear is a only effective as a unified weapon. Removing one piece or elevating another piece above the rest will lessen its effectiveness. Each has a part to play. Jon has understood well. Omonk
Meditated on it. Got nothing. Is it the spear or the point? C'mon, give me a hint here.
ReplyDeleteI hate to say it, but Thulsa Doom was right r.e. the Riddle of Steel.
ReplyDeleteYou must master your fears, or else your fears will become your master.
ReplyDelete"Don't aim...Don't try...Be the Target."
ReplyDeleteDualism is error.
ReplyDeleteThe shaft and the point are one.
The warrior is the weapon.
Jon
III
I get it! If a Kenyon bigamist sires a bastard with an American prostitute the dollar will collapse.
ReplyDeleteDid I get it right???
A spearhead with no shaft is an awkward dagger. A shaft with no point is a blunt instrument. The spirit of the spear is to maintain distance, and, failing that, to reach and destroy.
ReplyDeleteThe Romans taught a holistic method of swordfighting as well. The point can slash as well as stab; the edge can stab as well as slice. The crossguard can hook and pierce, and the pommel can crush. They must be well-assembled and firm as a unit, though.
Don't be a sniper OR a hand-to-hand specialist. Flow from one form to the next as the situation requires. Their REaction will always be slower than your ACTION.
The spear is a only effective as a unified weapon. Removing one piece or elevating another piece above the rest will lessen its effectiveness. Each has a part to play. Jon has understood well.
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