Gioco Largo with Longsword
In this series you'll explore gioco largo, the wide play, with the sword in two hands. You'll begin with exploring accordant …
Course Tag: Scholar
The Mechanics of Deception
In this series we explore the use of deception within single handed and two handed cutting weapons in both wide and narrow pl…
Sidesword & Buckler in Wide Play (Sidesword Scholar)
Gioco Largo (wide play), where the sword actions are broad with the intent of clearing the centre or leading the opponent int…
Sidesword Forms & Plays (Sidesword Scholar)
In this series you will explore a diversity of sidesword forms from the Bolognese tradition including those of sword and buck…
Two Sword: Cover, Control, and Strike (Sidesword Scholar)
This series will prime you on how to use two swords tactically with an aim to controlling your opponent's weapons with one of…
Narrow & Deceptive (Sidesword Scholar)
Nearly every fight finds its way into the narrow play (gioco stretto) where the points are close and dangerous. Here your tem…
Two-Sword Patterns & Flow (Sidesword Scholar)
Wielding two sideswords is a complex and rewarding challenge that looks like something out of a fantasy epic but is in fact a…
Sidesword & Rotella (Sidesword Scholar)
The large arm-strap round shield, known as the rotella, was popular as a secondary for the sidesword throughout continental E…
Countering Point On-Line Fencers (Sidesword Scholar)
In this series we'll explore how to counter and control an opponent who is trying to force gioco stretto (point on line fenci…
Fighting on the Circle (Rapier Scholar)
Italian fencing is often associated with linear movement. In this series we'll break that mold and look at how to use and cou…
Countering Posta Longa (Longsword Scholar)
In this series we'll explore how to counter and control an opponent who is trying to force gioco stretto (point on line fenci…
Two-Sword: Crossed Covers & Counters
Build your capacity with wielding two swords in defense and counter-attack. In this course you'll learn:
Marozzo’s Second Assault (Sidesword Scholar)
In this series you will explore Marozzo's Second Assault of Sword and Buckler. This assault incorporates ideas of offline mov…
Gaining, Stringere, and Offline Movement (Rapier Scholar)
In this series you're going to dive into the use of offline movement both into and away from the weapon to enhance stringere,…
Philippo di Vadi’s Assault (Longsword Scholar)
This month we will learn a Longsword Assaulto (form) that explores the guards, principles and techniques presented b…
Making Your Opponent Dance with Offensive Provocations (Sidesword Scholar)
In this series we'll be using offensive provocations in gioco largo (and some in gioco stretto) to force the opponent into pr…
Deceptive Rapier & Dagger (Rapier Scholar)
The rapier and dagger are a powerful defensive combination when used in union. In this series students will learn how to exte…
Making Your Opponent Dance with Offensive Provocations (Longsword Scholar)
In this series we'll be using offensive provocations in gioco largo (and some in gioco stretto) to force the opponent into pr…
Inviting the Opponent to Dance (Sidesword Scholar)
In this series we'll explore how to lure a timid opponent into the fight and how to cue an aggressive opponent to attack righ…
The Deceptive Fight (Rapier Scholar)
The Deceptive Fight is a mode of fencing where you use false attacks and false openings to lure your opponent into predictabl…
Inviting the Opponent to Dance (Longsword Scholar)
In this series we'll explore how to lure a timid opponent into the fight and how to cue an aggressive opponent to attack righ…
Intermediate Grappling
Striking Foundation. We focus on two strikes in particular, the straight-arm attack, and the hammer punch. T…
High Line Guards with Sidesword
Alta Guards: These are sidesword guards where the point is at chest/face level and oriented toward the oppon…
Low Line Guards and Progression with Sidesword
Names & Progression: Here you'll become versed in our naming scheme for the guards. Our journey con…
Assalti with Sidesword
Assaults (Italian, assalti) are complex sequences of attack and defense that teach students to flow smoothly from on…
Dagger with Rapier
Positions & Transitions: We are expanding our attention to include a dagger in our offhand. These l…
Offhand & Dagger with Rapier
Joined Defense: Whether you are using a bare offhand or are carrying a dagger, the sword and offhand wo…
Refused Posture with Rapier
Guards and Attacks: In this first pair of lessons on the subject we will explore the mechanics of attac…
Body Voids with Rapier
Mechanics: A void is a movement used to “avoid” the sword of the opponent through displacement of your …
Deceptive Fight with Rapier
The Deceptive Fight is a strategy based on the opponent's knowledge and reliable execution of The True Fight (Load More