My Talibon Restoration

Rafngard · 14th October 2019, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Battara

On another note, I found out that there was a special training in how to wield this type of heavy weapon. It would take wide swings as far as I am concerned, but that's all I know so far.

I have seen some practitioners wielding modern lighter talibon versions, but this by far is heavier.

Yes, as a fellow FMA practitioner. the garabs that I have are significantly more front weighted that anything I've otherwise trained with. Nothing in the LaCosta/Inosanto system would prepare me to work with these.

Thanks,
Leif

Battara · 14th October 2019, 07:17 AM

I've come to the same conclusion. Maraming Salamat for your confirmation.

CharlesS · 14th October 2019, 02:05 PM

The repair looks great Battara. Will you repair the broken part of the top of the pommel?

Looks like this was very difficult.

Sajen · 14th October 2019, 06:44 PM

Very good restore work!

Regards,
Detlef

Battara · 14th October 2019, 07:34 PM

Thank you folks!

Yes this was very difficult and time consuming. By bottom part of the hilt I assume you mean this:

14th October 2019, 07:34 PM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,352	Thank you folks! Yes this was very difficult and time consuming. By bottom part of the hilt I assume you mean this: Attached Images

14th October 2019, 07:17 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,352	I've come to the same conclusion. Maraming Salamat for your confirmation.

14th October 2019, 02:05 PM	#3
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	The repair looks great Battara. Will you repair the broken part of the top of the pommel? Looks like this was very difficult.

14th October 2019, 06:44 PM	#4
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,456	Very good restore work! Regards, Detlef