The location and posture of the sword in striking is entirely one with that of its arm, turning the false edge around in striking, according to whether it strikes outside or inside. — Ridolfo CapoFerro
This is the second part of my Paschen Rapier Seminar. Read more about the seminar and part one here.
Starting from the student’s invitation in third, beat in fourth and thrust direct
Starting from the student’s invitation in fourth, beat in third and thrust direct
From the partner’s engagement in third, attack with a disengagement
As the partner attempts to beat in third, attack with a disengagement in tempo
From the partner’s engagement in fourth, attack with a disengagement
As the partner attempts to beat in fourth, attack with a disengagement in tempo
Student engages in fourth, opponent frees weapon and invites in fourth. Student makes a straight thrust to the outside high line in tempo
Student engages in third, opponent frees weapon and invites in third. Student makes a straight thrust to the inside high line in tempo
From the partner’s engagement in fourth, student attacks by yielding in second to the inside high line
From the partner’s engagement in second, student attacks by yielding in fourth to the outside high line
Student engages in fourth and makes a half thrust by glide. The partner begins to parry fourth and the student finishes the thrust by yielding in second on the inside high line
Student engages in third and makes a half thrust by glide. The partner begins to parry third and the student finishes the thrust by yielding in fourth on the outside high line
Starting from the student’s engagement third, the partner frees their weapon and attempts to engage in fourth. The student attacks with a disengagement to the outside high line, then recovers back to an engagement in third and repeats the action several times.
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