Posta Finestra with Longsword

Cutting Intention: In this class we look at how to cut with intention and efficient mechanics from both finestra guards while being tested by our partner to ensure we are covering our hands and body’s appropriately.

Defenses through Finestra: We look at how movement into Finestra provides defense against various kinds of descending blows both in front (parry) and behind (deflection) the sword.

Defenses from Finestra: Finestra places the sword at the top of the body, making it so that the only openings for the opponent are below the sword. In this class we look at the simplicity of defense from this posta.

Against the Thrust: We look at how to defend against the thrust both through exchanging and breaking, and then we review how to use Finestra in various combative contexts.

Defeating Posta Finestra: In these classes we will be exploring how to defeat posta Finestra by engaging it and pushing it out of position, striking through it, provoking it to defend and provoking it to attack.