2 Sword gladiatorial technique

[NuclearWinterRat1]

In the Roman gladiatorial games,was there any formal style taught to the gladiators, especially in regards to 2 sword technique. I was simply wondering if there is any truth to recent shows and movies depicting 2 sword technique in gladiatorial combat.

Any info is appreciated.

Thanks Guys (and Gals)

 

[Hesparus]

Yes. They were called dimachaeri.

- Chris

 

[NuclearWinterRat1]

Thanks, Bud. I never knew they relied on the Sica so much. I thought it was just some exotic weapon they hardly ever brought out.

 

[NuclearWinterRat1]

Anyone have any other info??

 

[richard thurman]

yea packastain makes them. really cheap. hehehehe

 

[NuclearWinterRat1]

Any companies make reproductions of the sica?

 

[WTForce]

Sounds like you have been watching Spartacus Blood and Sand

I have wondered if that was true as well

 

[graham_s]

some info here

 

[NuclearWinterRat1]

Sounds like you have been watching Spartacus Blood and Sand

I have wondered if that was true as well

Nnnnnoooo ::looks at floor with guilt and shame::