Good videos to view

This is the link to the first video, you can follow the links to the following videos afterward.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqrdDeUzdu4

The videos play out at follows:
1.equipment and stance
2A.attacking shield side
2B.attacking shield side
3.attacking sword side
4.defensive shield work
5A.fighting lefties
5B.fighting lefties
6A.aggressive shield work
6B.aggressive shield work
7.basic footwork
8.shield kicks
9.ground fighting

While they're really only covering basics, there are plenty of good solid tips and I'd recommend viewing them if for no other reason than to see and be prepared for the kinds of skills that we may face further down the line.

Magnus's Videos are very good for starting level stuff and giving you and idea of what you should expect from the majority of fighters.

To continue on this thread, here is a link to a the Belegarth forums, a thread where you can find some of the most helpful and intense informational and instructional videos and essays on fighting technique. And believe me, there is a lot! ENJOY!

http://board.belegarth.com/viewtopic.php?f=135&t=26377