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    Broadsword Fencing and Stick or Quarter-Staff Play - After the Latest European Practice Adopted in the Military Schools of France Italy and the United States
    Broadsword Fencing and Stick or Quarter-Staff Play - After the Latest European Practice Adopted in the Military Schools of France Italy and the United States
    Broadsword Fencing and Stick or Quarter-Staff Play - After the Latest European Practice Adopted in the Military Schools of France Italy and the United States
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    Broadsword Fencing and Stick or Quarter-Staff Play - After the Latest European Practice Adopted in the Military Schools of France Italy and the United States

    By Guiseppe Riboni

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    This is an introductory guide to broadsword fencing and quarterstaff sparring, first published in 1862. The lessons within this volume are based on the contemporary European style used in military schools in France and Italy. With simple instructions and helpful illustrations, "Broadsword Fencing and Stick or Quarter-Staff Play" is ideal for beginners and young learners alike, and is not to be missed by collectors of vintage sporting literature. Contents include: "Broadsword Fencing", "The Moulinets", "Flank Moulinets", "Front Moulinets", "Disarm or Undercut Moulinets", "The Broadsword Exercise", "First Lesson", "The Parries", "Second Lesson", "The Parries", "Third Lesson", "Fourth Lesson", "Fifth Lesson", "Sixth Lesson", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on fencing.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMacha Press
    Release dateJul 14, 2020
    ISBN9781528766234
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      Broadsword Fencing and Stick or Quarter-Staff Play - After the Latest European Practice Adopted in the Military Schools of France Italy and the United States - Guiseppe Riboni

      BROADSWORD FENCING.

      The Lessons in Broadsword are divided into three parts: I. The Moulinets,* which are for the purpose of instructing the pupil in cuts and exercising the wrist. Moulinet is the French for a small windmill, and is, as will be seen, a most appropriate word. II. The Broadsword Exercise, which is intended simply as an exercise. III. Lessons for practice, in which some instructions are given, so far as is possible in writing, as to actual fencing or combat.

      THE MOULINETS.

      1. There are only three general cuts known to Broadsword fencing, and these are embodied in the Moulinets. Frequent practice of these gives flexibility to the wrist and they should never be neglected.

      2. The position of the body for practicing the Moulinets is as follows: Heels close together, toes turned out, belly drawn in, chest expanded, the form perfectly erect, shoulders square to the front, eyes and head to the front.

      3. The sword should be held firmly but not stiffly in the hand. The thumb and forefinger should always grasp the handle, and the other fingers grasp it, or play loosely about it, according to the position of the sword.

      FLANK MOULINETS.

      4. 1st position.—Extend the right arm directly in front of the body, holding the sword pointed horizontally to the front in tierce, that is with the edge turned up, the back of the hand to the left, the fingers turned down towards the ground. (Fig. 9.)

      5. 2nd position.—Bring the hand in as direct a line as possible to the left shoulder, keeping the edge of the sword constantly up, and the back of your hand looking you right in the face. (Fig. 1.)

      6. 3rd position.—Bring the sword over, causing the point to describe a circular upward sweep in the left and rear of the person, and strike directly in front as far out as you can reach; bring the edge down, and the point on a level with the eyes. This finishes the left flank moulinet.

      7. 4th position.—Without arresting the sword at the last named point, bring it in a downward circular sweep by the right side, to the right and rear of the body. In doing

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