Longsword Apprentice: Forms 1

1. Cuts and Thrusts
2. Collecting the Cut
3. Disengaging the Cut
4. Strammazzone and Ribbon Cut
5. Considerations of Posta Breve

1. 12-Poste Progression, Left Facing
2. Rear Facing
3. Front Facing

Posta Breve & Longa, Poste Progression

This month we focus on the 12 poste progression and the formation and use of the primary poste.

Practice the 12 poste progression – 15 to 20 minutes

  • Focus on memorization first.
  • Then, formation of the poste
    • Inspect poste from the ground up: foot position, knees, hips, shoulders, arm configuration, hands and connection to sword.
  • Posta Breve & Longa Formation and review of purpose – 5 minutes

Cutting the 6 cuts from breve and longa – 10 minutes

  • Focus on the stramazone mechanic

Collecting from Breve and Longa – 10 minutes

  • Start in longa and then look at how you can do the same from breve.
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