Second class from the second session of the Decatur School of Arms Topics covered: Review Advance lunge Disengagements Simple Parries Lesson: From the invitation in third, straight thrust (hand in fourth position) from the guard In time, as the instructor invites in third, straight thrust with a lunge In time, as the instructor attempts to […]
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: From the invitation in fourth, straight thrust (hand in second position) from the guard From the invitation in fourth, straight thrust with a lunge […]
Fundamental Concepts The Rapier A rapier is a single-handed sword primarily used for thrusting, but with the ability to cut as well. It typically has a complex guard consisting of a knuckle guard, a crossbar, and several rings to protect the hand. The guard extends past the crossbar and up the blade for several […]
Fifth session with the Decatur School of Arms Topics covered: Review Passing attacks Feints Hand parries Movements of Conclusion Lesson: From the instructor’s engagement in third, disengagement (hand in fourth position) from the guard From the instructor’s engagement in third, disengagement with a lunge From the student’s engagement in third, simple parry of fourth, riposte […]
Rapier lesson from the other evening: From the instructor’s invitation in 3rd, straight thrust (no lunge) From the instructor’s engagement in 3rd, disengagement (no lunge) From the student’s engagement in 4th, glide (no lunge) From the instructor’s invitation in 3rd, straight thrust (with a lunge) From the instructor’s engagement in 3rd, disengagement (with a lunge) […]
Fourth session with the Decatur School of Arms Topics covered: Review Advance Lunge Tempo Defense actions vs Counterattacks Lesson: From the instructor’s engagement in fourth, disengagement (hand in second position) from the guard In time, as the instructor attempts to engage in fourth, disengagement from the guard In time, as the instructor attempts to engage […]
Third session with the Decatur School of Arms Topics covered: Review Recover forward Reassemblement Disengagements Parries Lesson: From the instructor’s engagement in fourth, disengagement (hand in second position) from the guard From the instructor’s engagement in fourth, disengagement with a lunge From the instructor’s engagement in third, disengagement (hand in fourth position) from the guard […]
I don’t normally post foil lessons here, but oh well 🙂 From close distance, on command, from the master’s invitation in third, straight thrust (no lunge) In time, as the master invites  in third, straight thrust As the master invites in fourth, straight thrust As the master invites in second, straight thrust As the master […]
Second session with the Decatur School of Arms Topics covered: Review Passing steps, forward and back Inside, outside, high and low lines Invitations and engagements in third and fourth Lesson: From the student’s engagement in fourth, glide (hand in fourth position) from the guard From the student’s engagement in fourth, glide with a lunge From […]
First session with the Decatur School of Arms Topics covered: The Guard Advance Lunge The sword Hand positions Salute Lesson: From the invitation in fourth, straight thrust (hand in fourth position) from the guard From the invitation in fourth, straight thrust with a lunge From the invitation in third, straight thrust (hand in second position) […]
