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: From the invitation in fourth, straight thrust (hand in second position) from the guard From the invitation in fourth, straight thrust with a lunge From the invitation in third, straight thrust (hand in fourth position) from the guard 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. Share on Facebook
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Introduction to Italian Rapier
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 inches. This portion of the guard, between the crossbar and the end of the guard, is called the ricasso. The appropriate length of a rapier is proportional to your body. The entire length of the weapon, from pommel to tip should be about twice the length of your arm. A rapier blade has two edges, a true and a false edge. The true edge is on the same side of the weapon as the knuckle guard. When you hold the rapier, the true edge will be in line with your knuckles. Most parries should be done with the true edge. The length of the blade is divided into three parts. The part closest to the tip is called the weak, the next is called the middle, and the part closest to the guard is called the strong. The strong and medium are primarily used for parrying or engaging the opponent’s weapon. Cuts should be made with the weak of the blade, thrusts are delivered with the point of the blade. To properly hold the rapier, place your index finger between the ricasso and the left arm of the crossbar. Set your thumb on the false […]
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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 by glide without a lunge From the instructor’s engagement in third, feint by disengagement and disengagement, ending in the outside high line From the instructor’s engagement in third, disengagement. Instructor parries and ripostes by glide to the high line. Student uses their off hand to parry the incoming riposte above and to the outside of their sword arm while freeing their weapon with a disengagement, passing forward and hitting in the body with the hand in second position. From the instructor’s engagement in third, disengagement. Instructor parries while closing distance and putting strong pressure against the student’s blade. Student raise their pommel while dropping their tip so that it points to the ground. Grabs the opponent’s wrist, and passes forward while bringing their sword around for a cut, thrust, or pommel strike. Conventional Exercises One fencer attacks with either a straight thrust or a feint direct and disengagement. The second fencer is allowed to make one parry to defend the attack. Share on Facebook
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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 in fourth, disengagement with a lunge From the student’s invitation in third, as the instructor attacks the leg, counterattack with a thrust to the face with a reassemblement, hand in second position. In time, as the instructor attempts to engage in fourth, disengagement with a lunge, student recovers back to guard, instructor attacks the leg, student counterattacks to the face with a reassemblement. From the student’s engagement in third, simple parry of fourth, riposte by glide Conventional Exercises Fencers alternate attacking with advance lunges, while the opponent uses distance and timing to make the attack fall short Fencer makes an attack to the foot, the opponent counterattacks with a reassemblement Fencer makes either an attack to the foot, or an attack to the body, opponent either counterattacks with a reassemblement or parries and ripostes. Share on Facebook
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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 From the instructor’s engagement in third, disengagement with a lunge From the student’s engagement in third, simple parry of fourth, riposte by glide (no lunge) From the student’s engagement in fourth,simple parry of third, riposte by glide Share on Facebook
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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 the student’s engagement in third, glide (hand in second position) from the guard From the student’s engagement in third, glide with a lunge Share on Facebook
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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) from the guard From the invitation in third, straight thrust with a lunge Share on Facebook
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