This is literally like the jab. When being taught, you are told to square up or whataver beginner guard you are shown and when doing a jab, you take a small step forward while engaging the shoulder and not over extend your arm when punching and more body mechanics. But thats just a drill. An actual fighter uses the jab in different ways which include side stepping, feinting, combo then retreat jabbing. Staying stationary works as the fighter slips away at the last second while using the jab to create pressure. Point is, this attack is very much like a drill. To get your frame and body mechanics in synch. Once you get it down, you can apply it and include sidestepping, feints, etc. But this is a very powerful attack, and I like it.
So, its essentially just a winding stab from a high guard? Gotta love fencing masters trying to reinvent the wheel lol. Kinda reminds me of a 'Meisterhau' in longsword fencing. It all breaks down to 'soft and hard, strong and weak'.
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Have you ever considered getting a decent go pro camera? Like on a chest mount to get a better first person view of the way you twist the blade. A wonderful demonstration! Very informative
This is a Pike Armory Sidesword. You can only order directlyf from them via facebook. Since they are from Russia however, I would advise against getting one.
As a Meyerite looking into Italian systems, this immediately reminded me of a dussack technique/drill, which is, in essence a cut-centric version of this.
Here are two versions, both are really good: www.lulu.com/de/shop/angelo-viggiani-and-w-jherek-swanger/the-fencing-method-of-angelo-viggiani-lo-schermo-part-iii/paperback/product-1e57wjk6.html?page=1&pageSize=4 www.lulu.com/de/shop/tom-leoni/angelo-viggiani-lo-schermo-book-iii-english-translation/paperback/product-1y57nm2r.html?q=&page=1&pageSize=4
That clear wouldn't appear to work by the very physics of the blade. Try against an opponent who is not letting you. You're pushing on the Forte of the opponents blade with the feeble of your own weapon.
It might seem that way because I pause in a position like you describe to explain the drill, but at the moment of the strike the opponent presents you their debole (as this is the part of the blade that would hit you) and since you strike the riverso tondo close to you, you'll make contact close to your center of rotation. I can assure you that it works in sparring, but don't take my word for it - just look at one of the many sources that use that defense by riverso against almost all types of attacks. 😊
Great video, looking forward to the next one!
Thank you 😊
Excellent content, I am envious of your form 🙈
You are too kind 😊
really interesting video. I have no experience with swords but this looks pretty good to me.
This is literally like the jab. When being taught, you are told to square up or whataver beginner guard you are shown and when doing a jab, you take a small step forward while engaging the shoulder and not over extend your arm when punching and more body mechanics. But thats just a drill. An actual fighter uses the jab in different ways which include side stepping, feinting, combo then retreat jabbing. Staying stationary works as the fighter slips away at the last second while using the jab to create pressure.
Point is, this attack is very much like a drill. To get your frame and body mechanics in synch. Once you get it down, you can apply it and include sidestepping, feints, etc. But this is a very powerful attack, and I like it.
So, its essentially just a winding stab from a high guard? Gotta love fencing masters trying to reinvent the wheel lol. Kinda reminds me of a 'Meisterhau' in longsword fencing. It all breaks down to 'soft and hard, strong and weak'.
Hehe yeah, it boils down to parry and strike in the same tempo. :)
My legs feel heavy
Progress will come surely :) just keep it up!
Excellent work!
Thank you, two more vids and we are Viggiani is complete. One of the benefits of having such a concise manual^^
Thanks!
You are welcome! 😊
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Any amount is highly appreciated, thank you! You also get early access to all videos and there is also the possibility of weekly online classes😊
Good level, quality counters...
Thank you very much!
I liked a lot that defense with the riverso Tondo XD
Thanks Martin
My pleasure, it's currently one of my favorite actions as well :)
Have you ever considered getting a decent go pro camera? Like on a chest mount to get a better first person view of the way you twist the blade.
A wonderful demonstration! Very informative
Thanks! Yeah, once the channel makes enough funds to get that. The first buy was a proper mic for recording outside^^
Martin: what sidesword are you using in these videos? Also, could you provide a link to it?
This is a Pike Armory Sidesword. You can only order directlyf from them via facebook. Since they are from Russia however, I would advise against getting one.
How does the riverso tondo parry work against horizontal cuts (or thrusts)?
Badly^^ You cheat and throw the riverso at an angle yourself 😁
As a Meyerite looking into Italian systems, this immediately reminded me of a dussack technique/drill, which is, in essence a cut-centric version of this.
I even think there is a similar play with a thrust in his rappier section as well. :)
Can I get anywhere Angelo Viggiani's work in english? May be as buable publication, may be online or paper
Here are two versions, both are really good:
www.lulu.com/de/shop/angelo-viggiani-and-w-jherek-swanger/the-fencing-method-of-angelo-viggiani-lo-schermo-part-iii/paperback/product-1e57wjk6.html?page=1&pageSize=4
www.lulu.com/de/shop/tom-leoni/angelo-viggiani-lo-schermo-book-iii-english-translation/paperback/product-1y57nm2r.html?q=&page=1&pageSize=4
@@SchildwachePotsdam Thank you very much!
Where did you get the blue button up jacket you are wearing on the thumbnail?
That's the officers jacket by SPES, you find them under histfenc.eu
I am curious on how this is used vs another type of fencing.
What type of fencing to do you have in mind? :)
That clear wouldn't appear to work by the very physics of the blade. Try against an opponent who is not letting you. You're pushing on the Forte of the opponents blade with the feeble of your own weapon.
It might seem that way because I pause in a position like you describe to explain the drill, but at the moment of the strike the opponent presents you their debole (as this is the part of the blade that would hit you) and since you strike the riverso tondo close to you, you'll make contact close to your center of rotation. I can assure you that it works in sparring, but don't take my word for it - just look at one of the many sources that use that defense by riverso against almost all types of attacks. 😊