First Weapons: July 21

Tonight on First Weapons Phil Breslin unpacks the Leangle and Parrying Shield.

On Wadi Wadi Country in Victoria host Phil Breslin meets weapon makers Brendan Kennedy and Trevor Kirby to learn more about formidable hand combat weapons – the Leangle Club and Parrying Shield. On the bank of the Wakool River, Phil observes the knowledge, skill and craftmanship as the weapons are made, before enjoying a masterclass in the art of combat.

To unpack the science behind the Leangle and Parrying Shields ingenious design, Phil, Brendan and Trevor join a crack team of experts to test and reveal the science that makes them so deadly. In a challenge of courage and to celebrate Aboriginal Cricketer Dick-a-Dick’s 1868 crowd-pleasing and fun demonstration, Phil faces down cricket balls travelling at more than 100 kilometres an hour.

Friday 21st July at 7.30pm on ABC.