Longsword Scholar Basic Course Pack Archives

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Gioco Stretto with Longsword

Gioco Stretto (the narrow play) describes a scenario where our opponent's point is an immediate threat and we must move to co…

Cutting Intention: In this class we look at how to cut with intention and efficient mechanics from both…

Against the Fendente: In the first class we explore the mechanics of three types of counter cuts and how the…

Frontale Largo: In this lesson you will learn how to use posta longa to collect. We'll see how posta longa c…

Primo Tempo: In these first topics we look at the opportunity to strike as an opponent steps into range and…

Fendente: In this lesson we look at how to strike with a fendente in a way that protects the body while del…

These plays are further developed and explored in variation, sometimes beginning left or right, sometimes adding pre- or post…