Sword & Buckler, Basics (Sidesword Apprentice)
This month we will review the sidesword's fundamental techniques, focusing on the basic mechanics of the sword & buckler …
Course Tag: sidesword-session
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…
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.
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…
Approaching Gioco Largo (Sidesword Apprentice)
Gioco Largo ("wide play") refers to the situations where the opponent's point is off of the centerline or their weap…
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…
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…
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…
Receiving Gioco Largo (Sidesword Apprentice)
Gioco Largo ("Wide Play") refers to the situations where the opponent's point is out of the centerline or their weap…
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…