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Intermediate Grappling

Striking Foundation. We focus on two strikes in particular, the straight-arm attack, and the hammer punch. T…

Alta Guards: These are sidesword guards where the point is at chest/face level and oriented toward the oppon…

Names & Progression: Here you'll become versed in our naming scheme for the guards. Our journey con…

Assaults (Italian, assalti) are complex sequences of attack and defense that teach students to flow smoothly from on…

Positions & Transitions: We are expanding our attention to include a dagger in our offhand. These l…

Joined Defense: Whether you are using a bare offhand or are carrying a dagger, the sword and offhand wo…

Guards and Attacks: In this first pair of lessons on the subject we will explore the mechanics of attac…

Mechanics: A void is a movement used to “avoid” the sword of the opponent through displacement of your …

The Deceptive Fight is a strategy based on the opponent's knowledge and reliable execution of The True Fight (

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…

Invitation: We start with the opportunities and provocations based around moving into range and change guar…

What strategic tools are most useful against a particular fighter or opponent?

Blade Control: To excel at the True Fight, one must be able to mechanically find, gain and stringer the…