???  ello every one. ive been wonderig something ever since i read the first book. all the sword forms they use in the boks like heron wading in the rushes  are any of these real sword techniques that are used in real life and if so where would one be able to find out where to learn them lol ive always wanted to know that and im sure its probally somewhere on this forum but i dont have the time to look

 

 

any info would be greatly appericated

The forms are based on real martial arts forms, like tai chi.  If you Google around, you can find lists of the moves as well as descriptions. And there's video from last year's JordanCon of a class my husband and our friend Steve taught.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8ESZ_x58Vw&feature=related

Many of the forms look like they could have come from any number of sword arts. I know Historial Italian longsword (ala Fiore dei Liberi) uses vinettes that often sound strikingly similar. I've seen many japanese/korean techniques that are also very similar. Its just a shame I wasnt able to go to JordanCon to take the class :( But, heres hoping for the next year *crosses my fingers*

I was randomly browsing over some old threads on here the other day and I found this.

 

http://forums.dragonmount.com/index.php/topic,38636.msg1001555.html#msg1001555

 

The discussion was about characters fighting skills without channeling being involved, and The Thin Inkeeper posted an hilarious scene, sa mini martial arts tournament. The names of the forms are made of pure win.