School of European Swordsmanship

Ridolfo Capo Ferro - rapier, rapier and dagger

The most famous fencing treatise, Gran Simulacro, published in 1610, is a definitive guide to Italian fencing, with a comprehensive theory section and 43 illustrated chapters of specific techniques. See The Duellist's Companion for a detailed guide to the book and the system.

Guy Windsor and Maaret Sirkkala practise the scannatura, scanso della vita, and the first few steps of our compound counter riposte drill.