Lesson 1 on Spanish rapier taught by Matt based on the scholarship of Puck and Mary Curtis. This is derived from 16th and 17th century works by Carranza, Pacheco and Ettenhard.
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(August 1st, 2012 by Ludwig von Rege...)
David fought left-handed, Patrick got hit a lot, Patch provided commentary in between reading Giganti (to see how it's supposed to be done). All were entertained.
(July 17th, 2012 by Eleanor Hall)
Capo Ferro Lesson Plan
Here is an outline of our class on Capo Ferro from last week, for anyone interested I will link in a copy with a description of all the different elements once I finish typing it up.
(June 20th, 2012 by Ludwig von Rege...)
A session on "The Rose". We welcomed a new fencer, Sam, who after a few minutes tuition was thrown into the Pit of Reconstruction.
Devices from Langort (Longpoint): We looked at some of these briefly last week. As well as completing this section, I wanted to revisit the Rose. Remember that these proceed from the bind.
(June 13th, 2012 by Ludwig von Rege...)
Some longsword devices from Meyer, several featuring "the Rose".
Device from Nebenhut (Side guard), in this case on the right: If your opponent cuts at your opening..., then spring out with right foot to his left and cut with crossed hands above and behind his blade at his head.
(May 23rd, 2012 by Ludwig von Rege...)
Warmup: Meyer's six cuts example from the treatise on the Dusack. With longsword you end on the same foot that you started, so this passage can be mirrored on the other side.
A selection of Meyer's devices from the postures.
(May 20th, 2012 by Ludwig von Rege...)
Eleanor, Martuccio and Ludwig played at rapier to their mutual entertainment. Martuccio over-stepped, leading him to complain later of a sore rear-end, despite that it was Ludwig's getting kicked.
(April 22nd, 2012 by Ludwig von Rege...)
I had great fun fencing at Cluain's Hastilude yesterday. Attendance was good with myself, Don William, Don Martuccio, Cassia and new scholar Robert all having a play. For William and me it was really our first chance to try longsword combat at speed. It was great fun, but it will take a little while for the instincts to adjust to this weapon form. I'm looking forward to doing a lot more.
In service,
Ludwig
(April 18th, 2012 by Ludwig von Rege...)
We've been a bit slack about blog updates, but we've welcomed a couple of new fencers (and welcomed back and old friend), so there's been a bit of repetition.
But this week we moved on to looking at some examples of Handtarbeit (Handwork) from Meyer.
(February 29th, 2012 by Ludwig von Rege...)
Class: A closer look at some of the techniques from Ringeck we've already seen.
Warmup: Start in right Ochs (left foot forwards). Cut a Zornhau, Mittelhau (left to right) and Unterhau (right to left), each with a pass. You should now be in left Ochs. Cut a Zornhau (left to right), Mittelhau (right to left) and Unterhau (left to right). You are now back where you started (in right Ochs). Repeat.
A pattern: Zorn, wind into Ochs (as if your opponent had block your initial cut), then cut around with an Oberhau to the otherside.
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