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*Make your actions faster, smoother, and more precise
*Make your actions faster, smoother, and more precise


It's a big topic which we cover in 24 videos on the free [https://swordschool.teachable.com/p/understanding-mechanics Fundamentals: Body Mechanics] course.  
It's a big topic which we cover in 24 videos on the free [https://swordschool.teachable.com/p/understanding-mechanics Fundamentals: Body Mechanics] course. We have reproduced the course below.


See also [[Basic Rapier Conditioning and Preparation]]
= Fundamentals: Body Mechanics =
== Course curriculum ==
=== Getting started with Mechanics ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Lesson !! Video
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| 01.01 Mechanics Introduction
| {{#ev:vimeo|60732836}}
|-
| 01.02 Mechanics Hip Orientation
| {{#ev:vimeo|60732888}}
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| 01.03 Mechanics Weight on Feet
| {{#ev:vimeo|60732918}}
|-
| 01.04 Knee Alignment
| {{#ev:vimeo|60732980}}
|-
| 01.05 Mechanics Tailbone Position
| {{#ev:vimeo|60732981}}
|-
| 01.06 Mechanics Waist Structure
| {{#ev:vimeo|60733053}}
|-
| 01.07 Mechanics Shoulderblade Position
| {{#ev:vimeo|60733047}}
|-
| 01.08 Mechanics Elbow Position
| {{#ev:vimeo|60733061}}
|-
| 01.09 Mechanics Wrist Extension
| {{#ev:vimeo|60733193}}
|-
| 01.10 Mechanics Head and Tongue
| {{#ev:vimeo|60733194}}
|-
| 01.11 Mechanics Gripping a Blade
| {{#ev:vimeo|60733192}}
|}
=== Mechanics in more depth ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Lesson !! Video
|-
| 02.01 Mechanics Adjusting the Step
| {{#ev:vimeo|60733542}}
|-
| 02.02 Mechanics Back Foot
| {{#ev:vimeo|60733539}}
|-
| 02.03 Mechanics Hip Knee Ankle
| {{#ev:vimeo|60733541}}
|-
| 02.04 Mechanics The Back Arm
| {{#ev:vimeo|60733540}}
|-
| 02.05 Mechanics Applying the Pressure
| {{#ev:vimeo|60733538}}
|}
=== Mechanics in Motion ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Lesson !! Video
|-
| 03.01 Mechanics the Standing Step Drill
| {{#ev:vimeo|60733676}}
|-
| 03.02 Mechanics Movement Initiation
| {{#ev:vimeo|60733675}}
|-
| 03.03 Mechanics The Lighthouse Drill
| {{#ev:vimeo|60733678}}
|-
| 03.04 Mechanics Lunge and Pass
| {{#ev:vimeo|60733674}}
|-
| 03.05 Mechanics How Arms Break
| {{#ev:vimeo|60733677}}
|-
| 03.06 Mechanics Stability Drill – Longsword
| {{#ev:vimeo|60733673}}
|-
| 03.07 Stability Drill – Rapier
| {{#ev:vimeo|60733672}}
|}
=== Bonus: Get Ready for Rapier ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Lesson !! Video
|-
| Get Ready for Rapier 1 – Ankles
| {{#ev:vimeo|60733960}}
|-
| Get Ready for Rapier 2 – Knees
| {{#ev:vimeo|60733962}}
|-
| Get Ready for Rapier 3 – Hamstrings
| {{#ev:vimeo|60733966}}
|-
| Get Ready for Rapier 4 – Hips
| {{#ev:vimeo|60733963}}
|-
| Get Ready for Rapier 5 – Neck
| {{#ev:vimeo|60733965}}
|-
| Get Ready for Rapier 6 – Shoulders
| {{#ev:vimeo|60733964}}
|-
| Get Ready for Rapier 7 – Wrists
| {{#ev:vimeo|60733961}}
|}
[[Category:Courses]]
[[Category:Foundational Training]]
[[Category:Body Mechanics]]
[[Category:Free Courses]]


=== Legacy mechanics videos ===
=== Legacy mechanics videos ===
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[[Pole squats]]
[[Pole squats]]


[[Category:Mechanics]]
[[Category:Mechanics]]
[[Category:Footwork]]
[[Category:Footwork]]
[[Category:Training]]
[[Category:Training]]

Revision as of 13:09, 5 January 2026

The core of our approach to training the positions and movements of historical swordsmanship is a systematic study of body mechanics. The principles are:

  • relaxation,
  • grounding,
  • power generation.

Ideally every position and action will be studied systematically, changing only one variable at a time, to find the best possible way for your own specific body to be and to move. Proper body mechanics help you:

  • Generate more power with less effort
  • Improve your balance and stability
  • Reduce unnecessary strain and risk of injury
  • Make your actions faster, smoother, and more precise

It's a big topic which we cover in 24 videos on the free Fundamentals: Body Mechanics course. We have reproduced the course below.

See also Basic Rapier Conditioning and Preparation

Fundamentals: Body Mechanics

Course curriculum

Getting started with Mechanics

Lesson Video
01.01 Mechanics Introduction
01.02 Mechanics Hip Orientation
01.03 Mechanics Weight on Feet
01.04 Knee Alignment
01.05 Mechanics Tailbone Position
01.06 Mechanics Waist Structure
01.07 Mechanics Shoulderblade Position
01.08 Mechanics Elbow Position
01.09 Mechanics Wrist Extension
01.10 Mechanics Head and Tongue
01.11 Mechanics Gripping a Blade

Mechanics in more depth

Lesson Video
02.01 Mechanics Adjusting the Step
02.02 Mechanics Back Foot
02.03 Mechanics Hip Knee Ankle
02.04 Mechanics The Back Arm
02.05 Mechanics Applying the Pressure

Mechanics in Motion

Lesson Video
03.01 Mechanics the Standing Step Drill
03.02 Mechanics Movement Initiation
03.03 Mechanics The Lighthouse Drill
03.04 Mechanics Lunge and Pass
03.05 Mechanics How Arms Break
03.06 Mechanics Stability Drill – Longsword
03.07 Stability Drill – Rapier

Bonus: Get Ready for Rapier

Lesson Video
Get Ready for Rapier 1 – Ankles
Get Ready for Rapier 2 – Knees
Get Ready for Rapier 3 – Hamstrings
Get Ready for Rapier 4 – Hips
Get Ready for Rapier 5 – Neck
Get Ready for Rapier 6 – Shoulders
Get Ready for Rapier 7 – Wrists

Legacy mechanics videos

Weight distribution on the feet

Tailbone Alignment

Pole squats

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