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We build up to rapier and dagger fencing by first gaining reasonable control over the sword alone, then we use the following system | We build up to rapier and dagger fencing by first gaining reasonable control over the sword alone, then we use the following system to familiarise the students with: | ||
*Parrying with the dagger alone | |||
*Parrying with the dagger alone | *Parrying with the dagger while striking with the sword | ||
*Feinting against the dagger | |||
*Parrying with the dagger while doing a feint-disengage with the sword against the dagger | |||
This naturally builds up the student's skill in using the dagger defensively. | |||
=== Parrying with the dagger alone === | |||
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=== Parrying with the dagger while striking with the sword === | |||
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=== Feinting against the dagger === | |||
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=== Parrying with the dagger while doing a feint-disengage with the sword against the dagger === | |||
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'''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/rapier]. | |||
[[Category: Capoferro]] | |||
[[Category:Rapier]] | [[Category:Rapier]] | ||
[[Category:Training]] | |||
Revision as of 09:40, 13 January 2026
We build up to rapier and dagger fencing by first gaining reasonable control over the sword alone, then we use the following system to familiarise the students with:
- Parrying with the dagger alone
- Parrying with the dagger while striking with the sword
- Feinting against the dagger
- Parrying with the dagger while doing a feint-disengage with the sword against the dagger
This naturally builds up the student's skill in using the dagger defensively.
Parrying with the dagger alone
Parrying with the dagger while striking with the sword
Feinting against the dagger
Parrying with the dagger while doing a feint-disengage with the sword against the dagger
Related Resources:
Books: The Duellist's Companion.
Workbooks: The Complete Rapier Workbook
Online courses: [1].
