Course introductionCourse codes: SSW-130

Grappling with Sidesword

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4 chapters23 lessonsLevel 1 · Apprentice

Prerequisite: This course assumes the knowledge of the three Sidesword Fundamentals courses.

Buckler Suppressions: Moving the sword and buckler together in union is an essential part in grappling preparedness. This transitions us into using the buckler to move and suppress the opponent and their sword.

Buckler Strikes and Arm Binds: Then we'll use the buckler to make strikes of its own. And they are nasty! Finally we'll use our buckler arm to move into the opponent and bind up their limbs to our advantage and even disarm them of their weapon.

Course outline

01Buckler Positions6 lessons
  1. Six Cuts and Their Buckler PositionsLesson
  2. Six Cuts to a TargetLesson
  3. Mandritto Over the BucklerLesson
  4. Roverso Over the BucklerLesson
  5. Squalembrato Under the BucklerLesson
  6. Sottano Over the BucklerLesson
02Three Buckler Suppressions6 lessons
  1. Lateral Suppression, DefendingLesson
  2. Upward Suppression, DefendingLesson
  3. Preemptive Defense of the BucklerLesson
  4. Attacking with Buckler SuppressionLesson
  5. Three Directions of SuppressionLesson
  6. Downward Suppression, DefendingLesson
03Buckler Strikes5 lessons
  1. Demonstrating Various Buckler StrikesLesson
  2. Thrusting with the BossLesson
  3. Thrusting with the EdgeLesson
  4. Backhand with the BossLesson
  5. Forehand with the EdgeLesson
04Arm Binds6 lessons
  1. Double Bind on the Sword SideLesson
  2. Single Bind (Ligadura)Lesson
  3. Double BindLesson
  4. Single Bind with Sword & BucklerLesson
  5. Disarm the OpponentLesson
  6. Double Bind on the Buckler SideLesson