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Broadsword and Quarter-Staff Without a Master (Classic Reprint): Broadsword Fencing and Stick or Quarter-Staff Play, After the Latest European ... and the United States (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Giuseppe Riboni

 
9781334015694: Broadsword and Quarter-Staff Without a Master (Classic Reprint): Broadsword Fencing and Stick or Quarter-Staff Play, After the Latest European ... and the United States (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Master the art of the quarter-staff and broadsword with step-by-step, era-inspired guidance

This instructional volume presents practical drills, guards, and strikes for two classic weapons, blending technique with historical flavor. Readers will learn stance, footwork, and coordinated sword work through a sequence of lessons, from basic grips to advanced cuts and feints, all illustrated with clear motion descriptions.

The book lays out progressive training chunks, including preliminary exercises, main lessons, and feint-based drills. It emphasizes stamina, quickness, balance, and proper grip, while offering historical context and examples to illuminate the practice.

  • Careful explanations of grip, stance, and guard
  • Progressive lessons for both quarter-staff and fencing with a broadsword
  • Guided drills, moulinets, parries, and feints with step-by-step directions
  • Historical quotes and examples to enrich the training mindset

Ideal for readers who want a hands-on, historically flavored approach to weapon training at home or in a study setting.

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