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Exploring the history and technique of Italian swordsmanship

Fencing

Review of “The Art of Fencing” By Labat

The Art of Fencing by Labat, the translation in 1734, by my understanding, is not a great small sword manual. To a non-French smallsword fencer there is little new insight to be gained, and the little good advice I found Read more

By tommydragna, 7 months ago
Fencing

The Digest and Review of Secrets of the Sword by Baron de Bazancourt

By tommydragna, 12 monthsMarch 20, 2025 ago
Fencing

Analysis of Italian Partisani

This paper can also be viewed (with citations) at Academia.edu Partisani are under researched and practiced weapons. In practice, this is understandable as the practice of pole-arms is only recently becoming safe for practice and sparring due to modern synthetic Read more

By tommydragna, 3 yearsJune 23, 2023 ago
History

Fitness in 4: An Experiment in Roman Exercise

The tetras is a four day, infinite cycle, sets the means of exercise into an ever-changing exercise routine.1 Each day focuses on a different aspect of fitness, while keeping the exercise routine focused on overall wellness as opposed to gaining Read more

By tommydragna, 3 yearsJune 14, 2023 ago
Fencing

Discussion of Pallavicini’s Fencing Illustrated

Fencing is a martial art that has evolved over centuries, with its roots tracing back to ancient Rome. The art of fencing has been passed down through generations, with each generation building on the knowledge of the previous one. One Read more

By tommydragna, 3 yearsMarch 1, 2023 ago
Fencing

Pallavicini Chapters 40 to 45 of Sword Alone Notes

My interpretation notes of the plays from chapters 40 to 45.

By tommydragna, 3 yearsNovember 18, 2022 ago
Fencing

Pallavicini Chapters 31 to 39 of Sword Alone notes

My interpretation notes of the plays from chapters 31 to 39.

By tommydragna, 3 yearsNovember 18, 2022 ago
Fencing

Pallavicini Chapters 27-30 of Sword Alone Notes

My interpretation notes of the plays and information from chapters 27 to 30.

By tommydragna, 3 yearsNovember 14, 2022 ago
Fencing

Pallavicini Chapters 23 to 26 of Sword Alone Notes

My interpretation notes of the plays and information from chapters 23 to 26.

By tommydragna, 3 yearsNovember 4, 2022 ago
Fencing

Pallavicini Chapter 22 of Sword Alone Notes

My interpretation notes of the plays and information from chapter 22.

By tommydragna, 3 yearsNovember 4, 2022 ago

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