People have asked for this video response, and I can see why. Seki Sensei experimenting with a halberd from a Kenjutsu perspective is fun and interesting to watch. Quite impressive too, to see how quickly he adapts to this weapon based on prior skill in the use of a staff (and I'm guessing Japanese polearms like naginata and yari too).
The video by @letsasksekisensei that I'm commenting on here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6qhERJlENI
Where to find medieval and renaissance manuscripts:
https://wiktenauer.com/wiki/Category:Pole_Weapons
My take on the difference between a pollaxe and a halberd:
https://youtu.be/hJro4GoqO4Q
Sword vs spear
https://youtu.be/25QOKmFXC_4
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