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Three-part course · SideswordCourse codes: SSW-050 · SSW-055 · SSW-060

Sidesword Fundamentals

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Begin with the introduction, then work through each lesson and its activities at your own pace.

12 chapters52 lessons · 12 quizzes · 12 practicesLevel 0 · Fundamentals
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Part I: Posture & Movement

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01Getting Started5 lessons · 1 quiz · 1 practice
  1. Getting StartedLesson
    Quiz →Practice →
  2. Gripping the SwordLesson
  3. PostureLesson
  4. Cutting and FootworkLesson
  5. Using a Sword SubstituteLesson
02Eight Cuts4 lessons · 1 quiz · 1 practice
  1. Eight CutsLesson
    Quiz →Practice →
  2. X, then +Lesson
  3. Circular PatternLesson
  4. Left-Right AlternatingLesson
03Wrist, Elbow, Shoulder Cuts3 lessons · 1 quiz · 1 practice
  1. Wrist, Elbow, Shoulder CutsLesson
    Quiz →Practice →
  2. Preparing on the Inside LineLesson
  3. Preparing on the Outside LineLesson
04Guard Names5 lessons · 1 quiz · 1 practice
  1. Guard NamesLesson
    Quiz →Practice →
  2. Coda Longa (Distesa, Larga, Stretta, Alta)Lesson
  3. Porta di Ferro, CinghiaraLesson
  4. Sotto Braccio, Sopra Braccio, Guardia AltaLesson
  5. Guardia (di Testa, d'Intrare, di Faccia)Lesson

Part II: Mechanics

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01Single Cuts3 lessons · 1 quiz · 1 practice
  1. Single CutsLesson
    Quiz →Practice →
  2. Cutting from the ShoulderLesson
  3. Cutting from the ElbowLesson
02Double Cuts5 lessons · 1 quiz · 1 practice
  1. Double CutsLesson
    Quiz →Practice →
  2. Making the Double CutLesson
  3. Double Cut with BucklerLesson
  4. Using the Passing and Gather Step CombinationLesson
  5. Using Double Cuts to Clear Swords and StrikeLesson
03Wrist Cuts4 lessons · 1 quiz · 1 practice
  1. Wrist CutsLesson
    Quiz →Practice →
  2. Mechanics of the Wrist CutLesson
  3. Shield Positions with the Wrist CutLesson
  4. Cutting Pattern with the Shield and Wrist CutLesson
04Shield Positions6 lessons · 1 quiz · 1 practice
  1. Shield PositionsLesson
    Quiz →Practice →
  2. Use of the Shield in Joined Defense with the SwordLesson
  3. One o'clock Position (Terza)Lesson
  4. Five o'clock Position (Prima)Lesson
  5. Ten o'clock Position (Quarta)Lesson
  6. Sword & Shield Cutting PatternLesson

Part III: Cutting Lines & Defenses

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01Cutting Lines3 lessons · 1 quiz · 1 practice
  1. Cutting LinesLesson
    Quiz →Practice →
  2. Cutting on a Single LineLesson
  3. Cutting on Multiple LinesLesson
02Dynamic Targets4 lessons · 1 quiz · 1 practice
  1. Dynamic TargetsLesson
    Quiz →Practice →
  2. Changing LinesLesson
  3. Changing Lines with Moving TargetsLesson
  4. Cutting to and through TargetsLesson
03Parries6 lessons · 1 quiz · 1 practice
  1. ParriesLesson
    Quiz →Practice →
  2. High Line ParriesLesson
  3. Mid Line ParriesLesson
  4. Low Line ParriesLesson
  5. Six-parry SequenceLesson
  6. Parries with Accompanying Shield PositionLesson
04Parry and Riposte4 lessons · 1 quiz · 1 practice
  1. Parry and RiposteLesson
    Quiz →Practice →
  2. High Line Parries with Follow-on AttacksLesson
  3. Mid Line Parries with Follow-on AttacksLesson
  4. Low Line Parries with Follow-on AttacksLesson

After all three parts

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