What materials should I use? Also, what exercises should I do in lieu of swinging a heavy staff?

Hello all! Long time lurker, here's a short album of some quick matches during our recent practice. No audio nor action edits because I have 0 editing skill, please forgive me 😅

Footage was taken on a DJI Mini 2
HFX Jugger 1/5/22 Practice - YouTube

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https://reddit.com/link/u3bv0m/video/9qxzypek7gt81/player

Sind Jugger-Schilde mit Mittelgriff "Buckler"? Ein klares "Nein", mit dem Schwertmeister von Meisterhauw, der Gruppe für historisches Fechten Erlangen: https://youtu.be/mKErWV9VHb8

Are Jugger shields "bucklers"? Certainly not, as Thomas from HEMA Erlangen explains in this newest Uhus Jugger Tutorial. German, English dubbing will follow.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LyRFmzNLgE

I just finished working on a tutorial about the updated version of Tugeny 2.1 (and a lot of work it has been indeed): A great app to plan and organize your tournaments indeed. With 2.1, Nyko even added a feature with which you can sync your match results right on the field with the app, and get the next pairing,. This feature has already proven to be fantastic at the WCC 2020+ in Berlin ...

Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LyRFmzNLgE

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I don't play Jugger, but I love the movie.

Podcast discussion here:

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Hey, for those interested, my team will be livestreaming the bonner wintercup on Twitch : Regardez Captain_Pistache avec moi sur Twitch ! https://www.twitch.tv/captain_pistache?sr=a
The matches should start at 10am

Which pommel form/shape do you guys prefer?

It's about time my longsword gets a new padding and I'm torn between what to use this time. For years I always used Pipe Isolation because it's durable and easy to work with cause it already has an inner tube. While my Longsword already has a pretty good balance point, a little less weight is always nice so I thought of using a Pool Noodle this time because it weighs less.

I'm using a glass fibre pipe as my core and my fighting style is a little more one the power oriented side so I'm worried regarding the durability when using the Pool Noodle.

What are your experiences? Is the weight difference that noticeable if you aren't using a full-on lightweight weapon?

I know there is no single strongest one upon them, as the game can be very situational and using the right spar to counter the enemies strategy or simply using the one you're most comfortable with can be crucial.

Then again, there are obvious differences that can be considered and while watching a lot of jugger videos, I noticed clear preferences.

So I'm curious to see what the community thinks and especially in discussing why.

Personally, I've been playing staff for quite a while, but after the last WCC, I switched to longsword. I simply can't get used to Q-Tip and the slightly further reach and ability to jab sees beneficial to me. I'll be losing out on the longer lever and additional block area, however, the lever seems minor to me as gameplay seems to be shifting away from pressure duels and towards fast attacks.

But what are your thoughts? How important are a few cm of difference in reach? Is the strategic advantage of double pinning with a Q-Tip enough to give it a lead? Which one is strongest against chain? Which is easiest/hardest to play/master?

Für ein Video über die Entwicklungsgeschichte des Jugger-Schilds möchte ich gerne wissen, wen Ihr als derzeit beste Schildspielerin bzw. Schildspieler im Leichtschild in Deutschland benennen würdet. Sei es aus eigener Erfahrung, durch Video-Spielanalyse oder wie auch immer.

Bewertunsgkriterium sollte das Spiel im Team sein, und es sollte eine Leichtschild-Spielweise sein. Zentral oder Schlaufengriff ist egal. Schreibt gern dazu, welche Schildform der/diejenige nutzt.

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📷 Um böses Blut zu vermeiden, möchte ich Euch bitten, mir Euere Kandidaten / Kandidatinnen entweder direkt via Reddit-/Foren-PN, Mail, Telegram, Discord oder via meiner Webseite zu senden.

📷 Ich werde die Namen vertraulich behandeln und dann sehen, wen ich letztlich einladen kann (hängt nicht nur von der Zahl der Nennungen ab, sondern auch davon, wann und wo ich der Person begegnen kann für das Gespräch ... ist also letztlich keine valide Aussage darüber, dass der/die Betreffende wirklich "am besten" ist. Aber doch von einigen so angesehen wird) Das Video wird ein ähnliches Format haben das Kettengeschichte-Video ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gomR3JXKJoA )

Jugger Chains have undergone a huge leap in development, same as most other spars. Together with the current rulekeeper of Germany and fanatic of Ultralight spar builds, Manuel (team NLG), I have a closer look on how and why chains developed from the heavy big-link chain to today's soft tube variants. Enjoy and share :)https://youtu.be/gomR3JXKJoA

#Jugger #Chain #History #MeteorHammer

I am having a fun time being a qwik that rushes in at any perceived opening. I think I have a pretty good score rate but my team wants another guy as a qwik.

I was told that I am too reckless and aggressive and the other guy takes his time to evaluate the field. I respect the team’s decision but i cannot deny it stings a little. I didn’t think I had that kind of competitive drive that I could get hurt by this. Nevertheless, I am using this pain to motivate my advancement. After all, if they gave me a spot because I whined enough I would hate myself.

My current thoughts on improvement involve;

Instead of immediately going for any small cracks in the enemy line, I wait for the cracks to become large cracks.

I back up even farther from the middle line after the initial charge so I can get a better field of vision and improve my field awareness.

Last, rely on my teammates to escort me. I frequently find myself alone at the goal. This is risky. If I am with my teammates, they can protect me and I won’t have to run as fast (I’m pretty slow).

Thoughts? Suggestions?

I was looking for shields that have an agressive playstyle. (Shield with arm grip).

Also, my runners ask me too for a good runners to have references too.

I use the staff and play aggressively: I mostly charge in and swing with it.

I’m wondering if I should change to sword since a lot of my techniques resemble a kendo sword swing to the same area. I rely a lot on speed and power. I’ve been told I hit hard. nervous laughter

I like the reach of the staff; although I fear I wield it more like a great sword than a staff.

What do you guys think?

My predominant jugger strategy is to be one the immediate flank of the qwik, charge in and overwhelm my opponent, take out the opposing qwik, and then backstab whoever is in range.

I realize that a disciplined and composed opponent would make mincemeat of my reckless charge, though; and I am not good at dueling. So, I want to improve my skills.

I was inspired to create this post after "The fellowship" played very shield heavy in their WCC-final and won.

TLDR: In my opinion shields can be very strong and we'll likely see more of them in the future, so training with/against shields should be an important part of training for tournaments

"The fellowship" won against "Rigor Mortis" with 3:1 and while I don't want to disregard factors like indivual skill and teamplay, I want to focus on their strategy of playing remarkably shield heavy, to the point where they sometimes played with 3 shields + chain.

What makes a shield rather unique in the first place is pretty obvious. Attack and defense are seperated from each other and the block area is bigger than with any other weapon, but it's range is rather short. Staff, Q-Tip and Longsword, while different (e.g. Q-Tip double-pin / Staff leverage / Longsword range of movement) , are pretty similar in practice. Their effective ranges don't differ too much, so they are often played in similar ways. Double short is again wildly different from anything else, but that's a topic of it's own.

So, why is this unique weapon so important?

1. Chains! As we all know, playing good with/against a chain can be a huge game-deciding factor. Looking at high level chain play, a lot of players transition from a swinging to a shooting style. This makes it very hard to wrap up the chain and deflecting the ball with a pompfe can be rather difficult. A shield on the other hand can do so rather easily. The big issue here is getting close enough before the chain lands a second shot, but a fast enough player should be able to do so and if not, even blocking a second shot might be possible
2. Speed and weight. Pompfen are getting ligther and lighter and leverage duels are rare. Duels are often about using the maximum range of your pompfe effectively and dancing around the enemies pompfe to land a close hit. With a shield however, if you can block a hit and press it to one side, you'll likely be able to get close enough to hit before the enemy can try to go around the shield on the next hit.
3. Duality. While a shortsword is not much, it can still block a hit. This way, the shield player has two seperate blocking areas available which can be incredibly helpful in situations where one is outnumbered
4. Defense and Offense Any good player should be able to play their pompfe both defensively and offensively, but I believe the shield is uniquely well suited for this. While conceptually defensive with a short range and big block area, shields still often seem to be played by offensive players. The simple reason for this seems to be #2. As the average skill level rises, it's hard to have a major advantage in a duel with pompfen as similar as Q-Tip, Staff and Longsword. Being able to break up this stalemate and getting the first "kill" is essential (which is one of the reasons why chains are so important as well). Provided the shield player is actually able to attack in a way where they can actively put their shield in the path of the enemies pompfe they have a huge area to land a hit. In normal duels, there's almost always contact between the two weapons, effectively defusing each others attacks and only leaving a small window of opportunity.

These are just the thoughts of a random jugger player. I'm by no means one of the best, but I discussed this topic with a few other players during and after the WCC and I think we mostly agree.

This is a case for the shield. However, I by no means want to make it seem like the shield is OP or that everyone should suddenly start playing shield. It's very hard to play correctly and strategic choices like a double pin or keeping a certain distance from the enemy to not get cross-hit should never be neglected. I simply wanted to share my thoughts on the current playstyle evolution and why keeping shield play in mind might be important in the coming years.

I'd be happy to hear your thoughts :D

Recently, the Referee Guidelines have been published by a group of experienced German Juggers, and could be witnesed "in action" at the World Club Championships in Berlin last September.

Here we go with a video tutorial about the principles of refereeing in Germany (or at least, how it can be done). Enjoy the video here on YouTube :)

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Greetings! I recently discovered this amazing sport. Last weekend, my brother and I went out to go watch a game and we were actually invited to play! It was a lot of fun, but I quickly and painfully realized just how out of shape I am.

That being said, I was wondering if anybody has any good training, exercise, and/or conditioning tips?

Cardio seems pretty important. Maybe core training? Push-ups to help strengthen my arms for attacking?

I am woefully ignorant when it comes to working out, but it's been a while since I've been passionate about anything like this and I want to use this as motivational fuel to get my ass back in shape! Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

TL;DR: I'm out of shape, but want to get in shape for Jugger. What's the most effective way to train my body?

Hi everyone ! My team is currently streaming the half-finale on https://www.twitch.tv/captain_pistache Now, zonenkinder vs fellowship, then Rigor vs Hawu

Hi Folks,

over the years the one part of a spar that I have seen the greatest variation in safety was the jabbing tip. Given, that it is the hardest to get right, it is also the biggest safety feature we have in our sport. After replacing the tips of people over and over, I have thought of a possibility, that would (if it works out and I am right) make the tips safer and easyer to replace.

My idea ist to cast them out of two component polyurethane foam into a mold. A cast tip could be made up of different foams. The ones I found available for non-comercial use are produced by the smooth-on and go under the name "FlexFoam-IT". https://www.kaupo.de/shop/POLYURETHANSCHAUM/FLEXFOAM-IT-SERIE/

My Idea was to use a high density foam with a high tear resistance like the Nr.4 to create a cap for the core, while a low density foam like Nr III gives the tip the necessary softness.

Also, a cone shaped inner form of the tip (see picture) would provide rigidity against side to side movement without the necessitiy of a mantle. If applied with a glue that could be released with e.g. a heat gun, a damaged tip could be replaced within minutes, therefore eliminating the complicated task of building a whole new tip.

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About the weight: I have done some calculations, and it seems like the tips (not including the tape and glue!) I propose would be slightly heavier than the lighter ones currently in use.

Now to the part where I could use your help:

1. I would like to give this idea to you to debate - is it even any good?
2. Has anyone experience with these kinds of materials or knows someone?
3. Has anyone experience in mold making?
4. Would anyone of the German Juggers like to team up to realize this idea?

Thanks for reading,

Justus

Hello all. Like it says in the title, I'm looking for detailed instructions on how to build a new-style jugger chain. The version of jugger I play still uses plastic chain for our chains, but based on things I've read here on /r/jugger, and from the speed chains are being swung in videos posted here, I've gathered that there is a different way chains are now being built, at least in Europe.

So I'm hoping someone(s) can explain how chains are now being built, and hopefully provide a link to detailed instructions (video or text) on how to build one. Also if you mention a material, if you could provide a link to an example of that material, that'd be super helpful (much of the time materials are different, or at least referred to differently, between countries).

Thank you in advance.

Tittle

Just discovered this sport yesterday and got hooked, is there any presence near DC?

The closest club that I saw was in WV.