You are of course right with these points. However: 1) Some of the refs there were outright refs (up as far as Steve Lewis). 2) I'm sure I have at times. Like you said, doesn't mean I should or that it should be acceptable. 3) Surely that leaves fighting styles open to hugely subjective opinion as to their safety, putting some people at an advantage and others who fight no less safely at a disadvantage? Has that never been considered a point that needs addressing amongst staff?
I heave heard each of those suggestions before, with the exception of smearing poison on the blade. That one I'll definitely give a try, but I can't help but see myself getting charged at having it lose the visual effect.
Re: 3 points
1) Some of the refs there were outright refs (up as far as Steve Lewis).
2) I'm sure I have at times. Like you said, doesn't mean I should or that it should be acceptable.
3) Surely that leaves fighting styles open to hugely subjective opinion as to their safety, putting some people at an advantage and others who fight no less safely at a disadvantage? Has that never been considered a point that needs addressing amongst staff?
I heave heard each of those suggestions before, with the exception of smearing poison on the blade. That one I'll definitely give a try, but I can't help but see myself getting charged at having it lose the visual effect.