The fifth in a series on the use of the Two-Handed Greatsword (Spada a due Mani), this is from the Manuscripts attributed to the ‘Anonimo Bolognese’ (ca. 1500 - 1550). Performed with a synthetic blade due to public access, this is the 13th action. -———————————————————————————-
As many of you are probably aware, my moniker of ‘Wandering Swordsman’ used in these videos is based on the old European concept of a non guild affiliated instructor in swordsmanship being little better than a vagabond. This is particularly apt due to my lifestyle choice of living on a boat and travelling around the south of England, putting up posters and offering classes wherever I happen to stop.
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Initiating action
a.) Begin the action with your left foot forwards, and your false edge in contact with that of your opponent.
b.) Pass forwards obliquely to the right, feinting a Mandritto and separating your blade from your opponents by approximately four fingers width.
c.) Pivot on your right foot as it lands, cutting a falso manco at your opponents right temple.
d.) Finish your opponent as appropriate.
Counter action
a.) Await your opponents action in porta di ferro alta.
b.) As your opponent begins their pass, interrupt the tempo by passing forwards and turning your hands into coda lunga e alta, pushing a riverso to their right temple.
c.) A push cut is unlikely to end the fight, so follow this up as appropriate.
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