620 - Modern Agonistics: Experimental Weapon Sets #1 (VIDEOS)

James LaFond and JRA evaluate the dynamics of different weapon pairings.

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Modern Agonistics: Experimental weapon sets

This is the first of a series of video postings showing low-intensity experimental work with examples of various weapon pairings from everyday objects of opportunity to ancient designs - blunt and blade.

Recorded on Friday morning of Modern Agonistics: Man Weekend 2026

A) Tee bats

B) Latin machete

C) Falcata and Kukri

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