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Old 22nd March 2022, 10:49 PM   #9
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The Thai use of double swords in Krabbi Krabong is a display thing. Real soldiers being sensible, used a single sword and a shield, And wore helmets. They had to contend with archers, not just admiring crowds.
Same for a lot of "Martial Arts" eye catching displays to attract the punters, and something very different when faced with a real threat!
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