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Left to Right

An analysis of the tactical choice inherent in Fiore's zogho stretto, and the sword and buckler system I.33

By Guy Windsor

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Finding Bicorno

This article was written in June 2008, and details the form and function of Fiore's bicorno guard. 

By Guy Windsor

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Capoferro Workbook

This is a tool for anyone studying Capoferro's rapier. It contains a tactical hierarchy of actions, and a table of contents of the plates. 

By Guy Windsor

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Notes on Leading Classes

This is a short article giving pointers for anyone leading swordsmanship classes. It also includes a modified form of the class handout for the "Decision Making For Instructors" class held at WMAW 2009.

By Guy Windsor

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Crossing Swords

This article is an analysis of the crossings of the sword shown in Fior di Battaglia, and includes the new definition of zogho largo and zogho stretto.

By Guy Windsor

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Forms, Intervals, and Skill Progression

Some of the basic elements of SES methodology are presented here; a guide to taking your skills from the treatise to the duelling ground, bridging the gap between isolated plays and making the principles of the Art work under pressure. It covers three main aspects of training: making use of solo forms, interval training, and skill progression.

By Guy Windsor

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The mechanical and tactical structure of I.33

This outlines the core functions of the seven custodie and their variants, and discusses the interplay of custodia and obsessio. Illustrated with photos.

By Guy Windsor

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Technical and Tactical notes on the longsword guards of Fior di Battaglia

By Guy Windsor

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A swordsman's introduction to Fior di Battaglia

The purpose of this introduction is to provide the reader with a guide to the basic principles behind interpreting the core techniques of the system of foot combat presented in Fior Battaglia, written in 1409 by Fiore dei Liberi for Niccolo d'Este, the Marquis of Ferrara, recently republished in glorious colour by Massimo Malipiero.

By Guy Windsor

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Half full? Translating Meza and Tutta in Fior di Battaglia

By Guy Windsor

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Max your lunge

Max your lunge: how to find the longest possible lunge executed in a short movement of the foot.

By Guy Windsor

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