Lesson 57 – Decatur School of Arms

First class from the second session of the Decatur School of Arms

Topics covered:

• The sword
• Hand positions
• The guard
• Advance
• Lunge
• Salute
• Invitations of third and fourth
• Straight thrust

Lesson:

1. From the invitation in fourth, straight thrust (hand in second position) from the guard
2. From the invitation in fourth, straight thrust with a lunge
3. From the invitation in third, straight thrust (hand in fourth position) from the guard
4. From the invitation in third, straight thrust with a lunge

Drill:

Students maintains lunging distance while the opponent engages in fourth and makes a series of advances and retreats. As soon as the opponent opens to an invitation in third the student makes a straight thrust in time.

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