Fiore dei Liberi - wrestling, dagger, sword, pollax, spear

Fior di Battaglia, written in 1409 by Fiore dei Liberi, is the primary source for basic training at the school. It covers everything from wrestling to spear, though we spend most time on the dagger and longsword sections. Fiore counted among his students some of the foremost soldiers of the 14th century, including Galeazo da Mantoa. For more information, click here or read The Swordsman's Companion.

Click the links for sample video clips of longsword and dagger drills

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