11-07-2003, 02:56 PM
Hi,
It might be more fair to put that samurai against a more evenly matched opponent like a Renaissance-era fencer
The Castello brothers against all forms of oriental sword fighters (and others). Havana, Cuba, late '40s or early '50s. Castello brothers using modern epee technique won all bouts without (IIRC) once being touched.
Like flat earth, the argument can go on forever for those who which to ignore the data.
--Pete
PS The Castello brothers were world class fencers, but not world champion quality. Probably a few hundred European fencers who could have beat then on any given day.
It might be more fair to put that samurai against a more evenly matched opponent like a Renaissance-era fencer
The Castello brothers against all forms of oriental sword fighters (and others). Havana, Cuba, late '40s or early '50s. Castello brothers using modern epee technique won all bouts without (IIRC) once being touched.
Like flat earth, the argument can go on forever for those who which to ignore the data.
--Pete
PS The Castello brothers were world class fencers, but not world champion quality. Probably a few hundred European fencers who could have beat then on any given day.
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