Sidesword & Buckler Fundamentals
Build flow, precision, and coordination with the sidesword and buckler in both wide play (gioco largo) and narrow play (gioco…
Course Tag: Fundamentals
Three Weapons Drilling
Specially formulated for this year's 30-for-30, the Three Weapons Drilling course is just that. In one hour we'll be handling…
Building a Bolognese Assaulto (Sword&Buckler edition)
In this course we will learn the basic elements that make up an iconic Bolognese Assaulto.
Refined Footwork with Longsword
The sword is an extension of your arm, the arm an extension of the body. In all weapon arts the goal is for you and it to mov…
Bolognese Body Mechanics with Sidesword
Arm Strength and Cut/Thrust Combos with Sidesword
Of course, arm strength isn't just about your guns. It's about making a muscle chain that connects the sword with the core. S…
Always staying On Guard with Longsword
En Garde!
The Sword with two hands section of The Flower of Battle immediately greets readers with discussions&nb…
Guards and Gut Abs with Rapier
It all begins at the guard. The way you stand dictates the way you move, how you move to measure, how you move in time. This …
Defending in the Guards with Sidesword
Utilizing Dall’Agocchie’s second solo form we will revisit moving into and out of guard positions with efficiency and gra…
Flow is Key with Longsword, Part 2
When we're in the middle of a swordfight, it's very easy to lose track of what to do next. There is just not enough time to g…
Footwork & Shoulder Strength with Rapier
The ability to move your feet with swiftness and precision goes a long way in a sword fight. It helps you to arrive at the ri…
Exploring the Guards with Sidesword
In this video series we will explore the essential guards of the sidesword, move into and out of with grace.
Flow is key with Longsword
Achieving a sense of flow with your sword creates consistency, great for solo practice, makes it easier for your body to reme…
The Accompanied Sword (Sidesword Fundamentals)
In this course you will learn a base solo form with the sidesword that will then allow the addition of secondary accompanimen…
Blade Turns and Core Strength with Rapier
In this course we’re covering blade "turns", that is, how the blade spins along its edge, as well as how it moves when anch…
Lunging, Leg & Back Strength with Rapier
In this course we're covering the lunge in its many forms, from short and punchy to extended and long. We'll even include lun…
Fundamentals of Attack & Defense with Longsword
The longsword, a beautiful piece of historical weaponry. But the question is, how well can you move with it? In this series, …
Moving like the Masters with Sidesword
In this series we’ll explore the the movements, strategies and advice of the later Bolognese Masters, Dall'Agocchie & V…
Sidesword Fundamentals Certificate
This certificate requires that you have completed all of the following courses:
- Sidesword Fundamentals I
- Sidesword Fundamentals …
Sidesword Fundamentals III: Cutting Lines & Defenses (SSW-060)
Cutting Lines and Targets: We look at how to strike to various lines and targets and how to approach st…
Sidesword Fundamentals II: Mechanics (SSW-055)
Cutting Mechanics: We are focusing on powerful cutting mechanics with a single handed sword. We will ex…
Sidesword Fundamentals I: Posture & Movement (SSW-050)
The sidesword is sometimes called a cut-and-thrust rapier because it has a similar hilt design to late renaissance rapiers. T…
Rapier Fundamentals Certificate
This certificate requires that you have completed all of the following courses:
- Rapier Fundamentals I
- Rapier Fundamentals II<…
Longsword Fundamentals Certificate
This certificate requires that you have completed all of the following courses:
- Longsword Fundamentals I
- Longsword Fundamenta…
Rapier Fundamentals III: Timing & Sparring (RAP-060)
What You'll Learn
- The definition of fencing "time"
- Consideration o…
Rapier Fundamentals II: Footwork & Blade Control (RAP-055)
What You'll Learn
- Footwork that will keep you balanced
- Common move…
Longsword Fundamentals I: Intro, Cutting & Postures (LSW-050)
What You'll Learn
- the history of the longsword
- an orientation to t…
Longsword Fundamentals II: Thrusting, Blade Control & Footwork (LSW-055)
What You'll Learn
- the five thrusts of the longsword
- attacking a ta…
Longsword Fundamentals III: Timing, Defense & Sparring (LSW-060)
What You'll Learn
- the four tempos (opportunities) to safely attack an oppo…
Rapier Fundamentals I: Intro, Postures & Lunging (RAP-050)
What You'll Learn
- The history, background, and anatomy of the Renaissance …