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Quadrant Defenses vs Fendente with Longsword

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Crossings: The sword in two hands is a powerful tool for cutting and defending against cuts. In these classes we look at the fundamentals of making powerful, mechanically and tactically sound cuts as well as how to cross those cuts at various distances and with various blade relationships. We then examine five ways to win the crossing of swords.

Quadrant Defenses: With these five winnings in mind, we begin our exploration of a system of defenses in each “quadrant” (high and low on the left and right) and what methods are required for each winning action. Our focus in these lessons is on defenses vs. the Fendente.

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01Fendente Mechanics3 lessons
  1. Cutting from the Reverse ShoulderLesson
  2. Forming Posta di DonnaLesson
  3. Cutting from the Lead ShoulderLesson
02Crossings3 lessons
  1. Crossing at the DeboleLesson
  2. Crossing at the ForteLesson
  3. Crossing at the Mezza SpadaLesson
03Win the Crossing5 lessons
  1. Counter-Thrust: Gain the Sword and StrikeLesson
  2. Parry: Playing in Front of the SwordLesson
  3. Collection: Arresting the Sword's MotionLesson
  4. Deflection: Playing Behind the SwordLesson
  5. Counter-Cut: Cutting while Covering the SwordLesson
04Upper Right6 lessons
  1. Counter Cut from the Upper Right QuadrantLesson
  2. Collection from the Upper Right QuadrantLesson
  3. Counter Thrust from the Upper Right QuadrantLesson
  4. Introduction to Quadrant DefensesLesson
  5. Parry from the Upper Right QuadrantLesson
  6. Deflection from the Upper Right QuadrantLesson
05Lower Right5 lessons
  1. Counter Thrust from the Lower Right QuadrantLesson
  2. Collection from the Lower Right QuadrantLesson
  3. Counter Cut from the Lower Right QuadrantLesson
  4. Parry from the Lower Right QuadrantLesson
  5. Deflection from the Lower Right QuadrantLesson
06Lower Left5 lessons
  1. Counter Cut from the Lower Left QuadrantLesson
  2. Collection from the Lower Left QuadrantLesson
  3. Counter Thrust from the Lower Left QuadrantLesson
  4. Parry from the Lower Left QuadrantLesson
  5. Deflection from the Lower Left QuadrantLesson
07Upper Left5 lessons
  1. Counter Cut from the Upper Left QuadrantLesson
  2. Counter Thrust from the Upper Left QuadrantLesson
  3. Parry from the Upper Left QuadrantLesson
  4. Deflection from the Upper Left QuadrantLesson
  5. Collection from the Upper Left QuadrantLesson
08Roverso Fendente3 lessons
  1. Defenses from the Lower Right QuadrantLesson
  2. Defenses from the Upper Left QuadrantLesson
  3. Defenses from the Lower Left QuadrantLesson