I'm pretty sure you actually do use spins in one form of stick-fighting -- the Filipino discipline, perhaps? ita will know.
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Betsy HP - Jan 09, 2006 10:08:34 am PST #6272 of 10001
If I only had a brain...
§ ita § - Jan 09, 2006 10:38:03 am PST #6273 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I haven't seen any useless ones in the Filipino stick fighting I've done--what might look like a twirl would actually be hitting your opponent or their weapon at some point in the arc.
Betsy HP - Jan 09, 2006 10:45:37 am PST #6274 of 10001
If I only had a brain...
That's what I meant to say -- that Filipino stick fighting spins are strictly functional.
Betsy HP - Jan 09, 2006 10:46:13 am PST #6275 of 10001
If I only had a brain...
Sheppard is really fond of the twirly move.
Yes, but can he spin them in opposite directions?
Matt the Bruins fan - Jan 09, 2006 12:19:43 pm PST #6276 of 10001
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Yep. That twirly move that Adrian Paul is so fond of, which presents no actual threat to an opponent.
Ah, but imagine that sword with a counterweighted knob on each end, lit on fire...
Consuela - Jan 09, 2006 6:36:19 pm PST #6277 of 10001
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So I'm finally watching the Christmas Invasion, the Dr. Who special. And apparently it's the introduction of Torchwood. Also, how is it that the Prime Minister is so familiar with all sorts of aliens? And they have translation software? WTH? Baffling. I did think the plastic Santas were kinda scary.
askye - Jan 10, 2006 3:59:44 am PST #6278 of 10001
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Consuela --
In a previous episode there were aliens disguised as humans trying to take over Earth and had invaded Parliment. The current Prime Minister was just a small town politician, but after the aliens killed most of Parliment she ended up being Prime Minister. I think that's how she got the job. But she helped Rose and The Doctor in their fight against the aliens. I think a few other people might have seen the aliens but they repressed in a very Sunnydale "a gang on PCP!" kind of way.
Kalshane - Jan 10, 2006 5:55:53 am PST #6279 of 10001
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ita, how convincing is the swordwork? He seems to do many more spins than sparring.
Not ita, but I recall the first few episodes being incredibly painful to watch sword-fighting wise, now that I actually know how, but they get better. Still way too much flashy stuff with the twirls and the flips, but a little more believable. And the fact that they're willing to grapple and punch and kick amidst it helps too.
I'd be hesitant to skip season 2, as that's where the show started hitting it's stride, and as Katie pointed out there's quite a few key episodes. I recall "Legacy" as being one of my favorites, though I don't think I've seen it since the show was on the air. I still haven't made it through my season 1 DVD set yet.
Betsy HP - Jan 10, 2006 6:27:25 am PST #6280 of 10001
If I only had a brain...
I'm watching S1 every night with my son.
Me: "It seems like all of the Highlander's old friends wind up dying." Son: "Yup. And he's always wearing a poofy shirt if he's going to get into a swordfight. As well as a dramatic trenchcoat."
Dana - Jan 10, 2006 6:28:34 am PST #6281 of 10001
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Hey, those coats are magical. You can hide a sword in them.