This is an interpretation of George Silver's “Brief instructions” work, incorporating aspects of his “paradoxes” work. Silver’s fencing theory The fight is to be conducted according to the 4 governors  and the 4 grounds . The four grounds are: Through judgment  you keep your distance . Through distance you take your time . Through time you win the place . The four governors are judgement , measure , and the twofold mind  - to go forwards always with a mind to go backwards. Th

This is an interpretation of George Silver's “Brief instructions” work, incorporating aspects of his “paradoxes” work. The sword A single or double-edged one-handed sword, with a decent hand guard providing protection from cuts from most angles. This is basically a basket hilt, but not quite as protective as a later Scottish basket hilted broadsword. Perfect length is basically a blade from just above your hip to your outstretched off-hand, somewhere between 33 and 37 inches