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Plate 7 contains the first of Capoferro's plays; in essence laying the tactical foundations of the system. The primary play is the parry and riposte in a single tempo, done as the opponent attacks by disengage. This is then countered by a feint of disengage, which draws the attack onto a prepared parry-riposte. We tend to start by spelling out each action: the stringering is left uncountered, so the stringerer strikes; so next time the one stringered attacks by disengage; that is then countered by the parry and riposte in one motion; that is then countered by the feint. | Plate 7 contains the first of Capoferro's plays; in essence laying the tactical foundations of the system. The primary play is the parry and riposte in a single tempo, done as the opponent attacks by disengage. This is then countered by a feint of disengage, which draws the attack onto a prepared parry-riposte. We tend to start by spelling out each action: the stringering is left uncountered, so the stringerer strikes; so next time the one stringered attacks by disengage; that is then countered by the parry and riposte in one motion; that is then countered by the feint. | ||
'''Related Resources:''' | |||
Books: [https://swordschool.shop/products/the-duellists-companion-the-classic-guide-to-the-rapier-fencing-of-ridolfo-capoferro-second-edition The Duellist's Companion]. | |||
Workbooks: [https://swordschool.shop/products/the-complete-rapier-workbook-right-handed-version The Complete Rapier Workbook] | |||
Online courses: [https://swordschool.teachable.com/p/understanding-mechanics The Complete Rapier Course]. | |||
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Revision as of 15:51, 5 January 2026
Plate 7 contains the first of Capoferro's plays; in essence laying the tactical foundations of the system. The primary play is the parry and riposte in a single tempo, done as the opponent attacks by disengage. This is then countered by a feint of disengage, which draws the attack onto a prepared parry-riposte. We tend to start by spelling out each action: the stringering is left uncountered, so the stringerer strikes; so next time the one stringered attacks by disengage; that is then countered by the parry and riposte in one motion; that is then countered by the feint.
Related Resources:
Books: The Duellist's Companion.
Workbooks: The Complete Rapier Workbook
Online courses: The Complete Rapier Course.
