A week ago on the radio, there was an interview broadcast where someone remarked “if dueling was legal, mass shooters and terrorists wouldn’t be terrorizing, they’d be dueling” which led me down a rabbit hole which led me to wanting to make something out of it as it’s now one of my fixations. Throughout history, though, it has come in many kinds, from guns to swords to jousting and, at one time, Canadian logrolling. What kind, real or fictional, is your favorite?
It’s been a really long time since I read “The Three Musketeers” but I loved the way they described the duels. I also love the way sword duels from that time period are portrayed in movies. Fencing is also something I enjoy watching everytime the Olympics comes around.
I was a medaled fencer years ago. I’m currently.picking it up again, and there is nothing quite like it. If there’s a local class near you, pick it up. It’s arguably the most fun combat sport there is.