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The treatise begins with the seven wards, and then this sequence, of first ward beset by halpshilt. We have taken things slightly out of order, in that the strike from halpshilt comes later in the treatise, to cover the possibility that the one in first ward "omits his actions".
The treatise begins with the seven wards, and then this sequence, of first ward beset by halpshilt. We have taken things slightly out of order, in that the strike from halpshilt comes later in the treatise, to cover the possibility that the one in first ward "omits his actions".


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The standard, basic finish is with durchtret, as shown here:
 
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The drill can finish in three ways: the MS gives us at least three counters to the overbind. They are the mutacio gladii, durchtret, and a right-arm wrap. You can see these here:
 
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'''Related Resources'''
 
Book: we recommend ‘’The Medieval Art of Swordsmanship’’ by Jeffrey Forgeng
 
Online Course: [https://swordschool.teachable.com/p/medieval-sword-and-buckler Medieval Sword and Buckler Course]
 


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Latest revision as of 15:20, 8 January 2026

The treatise begins with the seven wards, and then this sequence, of first ward beset by halpshilt. We have taken things slightly out of order, in that the strike from halpshilt comes later in the treatise, to cover the possibility that the one in first ward "omits his actions".

The standard, basic finish is with durchtret, as shown here:


The drill can finish in three ways: the MS gives us at least three counters to the overbind. They are the mutacio gladii, durchtret, and a right-arm wrap. You can see these here:

Related Resources

Book: we recommend ‘’The Medieval Art of Swordsmanship’’ by Jeffrey Forgeng

Online Course: Medieval Sword and Buckler Course