Hanging point In the onset, make three upward strikes with the short edge from the left, and on the third, from longpoint turn into a...

Ochs From the previous taught sequences, you should now understand how to build your attacks and sequences against the opponent’s four openings, using techniques like winding, slicing, dropping, circling, or disengaging. These moves aren’t limited to specific guards—they apply to most stances. Since the Ox guard is especially strong for attacking, here’s a short guide on how to strike first (the Before ) and pressure your opponent into reacting. You have four main attack line

Play 1: You take the vor # You Opponent 1 Move into right wrath guard 2 Do nothing 3 Step and cut Zorn from right to left ear 4 Parry left 5 Cut unterhau from left 6 Parry right, not lift arms to strike 7 Slice their arms, then give them a good shove backwards, then cut at the closest opening 8 Parry and recover, attempt to cut back at opponent 9 Set aside, slice off, or slice their arms. Shove them off and cut at their body again... 10 Etc.* *Basically, alternate between sli

Editor's note: this is a much abridged and edited/reworded version of Joachim Meyer's 1570 book. Its purpose was to a) force me to...

This series of posts is based on Ridolfo Capo Ferro da Cagli (1610). My aim is to make this practical and to aid in the teaching of...

This has been developed for an 8 week beginners course on longsword that I am teaching. It is designed to introduce a beginner to the...

See Part 1 where I introduce the attacks and guards. Firstly, a bit of guidance on parrying: There are two ways to parry with the...

Single sword (Spada Sola), or the sword in one hand, is the foundational weapon in the Bolognese tradition (well, it can be debated that...

'Guards' is such a poor name for these. They are better described as 'noteworthy positions'. You will use the guards a lot, but really...