#ramon martinez

[humanismo-nostalgico]

Hay gente que son una fuente de luz inagotable, porque saben absorberla de la vida. A esas personas hay que tenerlas muy cerca, porque la luz brillará más; si es compartida.

Ramón Martínez

[browsethestacks]

Ryuk

Cosplay by Ramon Martinez

[neutrallyobsessed]

NAAAAAH SE SUBIERON AL OBELISCO TAN RE LOCOSSSS

[victoriansword]

Maestro Ramon Martinez answers questions about Fencing and Fencing History

In this 35 minute interview, Maestro Ramon Martinez sat down to answer questions about fencing and fencing history, which had recently been posed by Facebook members from all over the world. This discussion covers a wide range of topics, including: proper training, the use of the foil and the 18th century small-sword, the Spanish School of Fencing (La Verdadera Destreza), the survival of the rapier during the 18th and 19th centuries, fencing treatises, antiques & museum pieces, the development of protective gear and training equipment, East versus West, historical and classical fencing, and much more. The selected questions were: 

1. 3:18 “What is left out from the texts to make a complete fencer?” 

2. 5:48 “How can one be the most effective and helpful training partner?” 

3. 7:44 “What is the difference between a real smallsword (which has edges) and a foil, and how can it be addressed?” 

4. 15:42 “I always wonder about the history of the training equipment used and what timeframe it developed over. When did fencing masks come in? What were practice swords like?” 

5. 15:55 “I’d like to know about what sort of protective gear was used for training back in the 1700s and 1800s.” 

6. 19:08 “What are the "rapiers" for cut and thrust in the 19th Century (for example mentioned in Monstery’s assaults)? Were they just straight swords like spadroons or light renaissance weapons? Are there any original training or assault weapons known these days?” 

7. 21:55 “Why was Spanish Destreza abandoned when fencing (based on French and Italian styles) developed? Why did Spanish Destreza as a style disappear?” 

8. 24:16 “Did a duel ever happen in which one adversary used a katana and the other a sabre? Or mixing different styles?” 

9. 25:48 “Regarding ‘Vulgar’ fencing, or fencing among peasants and commoners from the early modern period up. Are there are any surviving records or evidence?” 

10. 27:25 “In a world where violent acts with swords are virtually non existent, where duels are forbidden, and everyone fences with padding and blunts, how do you determine growth and progress in the art and science? How do you learn defense, when there is nothing to defend against?” 

11. 30:59 “What is the future of historical/classical fencing? To where are its current practice and attitudes headed?” 

(Interviewer: Ben Miller) 

For more information on Maestro Martinez and the Martinez Academy of Arms, please visit: https://www.martinez-destreza.com 

For articles on fencing written by Maestro Martinez, please visit: https://www.martinez-destreza.com/art... 

https://www.martinez-destreza.com/blog 

For the article "A Short History of the Italian Foil" referenced at 17:25 in, please visit: https://www.martinez-destreza.com/blo...

[vestagossip]

Give out some superlatives: Biggest Clown, Biggest Dreamer, Biggest Drama King/Queen/Person, Biggest Flirt, Biggest, Gossip, Best Athlete, Best Smile, Most Artistic, Best Dressed, Best Couple, Best Friends, Best Personality!

Clown: All of you.

Dreamer: Sophia. Has some trouble with geography though. Broadway isn’t in Michigan honey. 

Drama Person: Sutton. I mean they are the only person with a Tony. 

Flirt: Ally. 

Gossip: Autumn. Amazing what you find out when you read people’s mail 

Athlete: Alex. Or should we say best washed up athlete. 

Smile: Hunter. At least until he starts talking about his ex. 

Artistic: Nic. If you looked up struggling artist in the dictionary, you’d find a picture of Nic 

Dressed: Owen. 

Couple: Ramon and Autumn. By default.

Friends: Jenna, Erin, Sienna. 

Personality: Imani. At least I think that’s what all that talking is.

[ramoncrlsn]

Ramon Martinez - Task #003

MBTI Personality Test

A Virtuoso (ISTP) is someone with the Introverted, Observant, Thinking, and Prospecting personality traits. They tend to have an individualistic mindset, pursuing goals without needing much external connection. They engage in life with inquisitiveness and personal skill, varying their approach as needed.

Introduction:

Virtuosos love to explore with their hands and their eyes, touching and examining the world around them with cool rationalism and spirited curiosity. 

Can be a challenge to predict, even by their friends and loved ones.

Can seem very loyal and steady for a while, but they tend to build up a store of impulsive energy that explodes without warning, taking their interests in bold new directions.

Are likely to go too far, accepting likewise retaliation, good or bad, as fair play.

Have a particular difficulty in predicting emotions, but this is just a natural extension of their fairness, given how difficult it is to gauge Virtuosos’ emotions and motivations.

The biggest issue Virtuosos are likely to face is that they often act too soon, taking for granted their permissive nature and assuming that others are the same. They’ll be the first to tell an insensitive joke, get overly involved in someone else’s project, roughhouse and play around, or suddenly change their plans because something more interesting came up.

Strengths:

Spontaneous and Rational

Relaxed

Practical

Great in a crisis

Weaknesses:

Stubborn

Insensitive

Easily bored

Dislike commitment

Risky behavior

Reserved

Relationships/Friendships:

Dating Virtuoso personalities is a tango, complex and interesting, with alternating coldness and detachment, and passion, spontaneity and enjoyment of the moment.

Virtuoso personalities are hardly strict or traditional when it comes to dating, and often try to introduce sex into their activities early on

Has no problem trying to change their partners’ habits, most likely with attempts to get them to loosen up a bit and relax and have fun.

So long as they are given the space they need to be themselves, they will gladly enjoy the comforts of a steady partner for a lifetime. 

They need a great deal of personal space, both physically and mentally, and any attempts to control them or forcibly schedule their activities only accelerates their departure.

Tends to find that intimacy is about the closest they get to open emotional expression. It’s not that Virtuosos don’t have feelings – they actually run quite deep and strong – just that they conceal and protect them because they are unsure how to deal with them and express them

As long as everyone keeps things relaxed and flexible though, Virtuosos’ friendships can be rich and rewarding. People with this personality type are talented when it comes to using their senses, and usually enjoy a little competition.

Virtuosos can be easily tripped up in areas where their focus on practical matters is more of a liability than an asset. Whether it is finding (or keeping) a partner, reaching dazzling heights on the career ladder, or learning to plan ahead, Virtuosos need to put in a conscious effort to develop their weaker traits and additional skills. Few personality types are as bold and practical as Virtuosos. Known for their technical mastery and willingness to improvise, Virtuosos are good at finding unique solutions to seemingly impossible challenges.

[shiobookmark]

Verdant Skies

So uh

This guy reminds me of Anders. A lot. He’s also a nurse.  ... so I may have started an entirely new Colonist called Hawke.

[vestagossip]

I predict Ramon and Autumn will bone without even leaving the charity ball first.

I give them 15 minutes after the dance starts before they’re sneaking off to find a bathroom or coat closet.