In this course you'll learn how to approach an opponent who holds their sword back, attack their position, and find safe ways to continue the offense.

Prerequisite: This course assumes the knowledge of the three Sidesword Fundamentals courses. Gaining via the Cut/Thrust: In gioco stretto, our opponent’s point remains a threat,…

Our assaults are based on texts by the Bolognese master Marozzo, and are also informed by the other masters contemporary to his time.

When a sword fight gets too close for effective blade play, we turn to grappling as a combative solution in order to continue the offensive.

Alta Guards: These are sidesword guards where the point is at chest/face level and oriented toward the opponent. From a point-on position we can control…

Learn 10 strategies with the longsword and sword & buckler that can be used to maximize your effectiveness and minimize your weaknesses when these two weapon disciplines meet one another.

We are exploring the various low guards of the sidesword, of which there are many!

These seven provocations force the opponent to move, invite them to attack, or prompt them to defend all in a manner that leaves them open to our plans.

Prerequisite: This course assumes the knowledge of the three Sidesword Fundamentals courses. Gioco largo describes a sitation where my opponent’s sword point is not a…

This certificate requires that you have completed all of the following courses: Sidesword Fundamentals I Sidesword Fundamentals II Sidesword Fundamentals III

This is Part I of the Sidesword Fundamentals course series.

This is Part II of the Sidesword Fundamentals course series.

This is Part III of the Sidesword Fundamentals course series.