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E-book: Introduction to the Italian Rapier: A complete curriculum for training and fencing with the Italian rapier

  • Format: 206 pages
  • Pub. Date: 31-Dec-2017
  • Publisher: Freelance Academy Press
  • Language: eng
  • ISBN-13: 9781937439491
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  • Format: 206 pages
  • Pub. Date: 31-Dec-2017
  • Publisher: Freelance Academy Press
  • Language: eng
  • ISBN-13: 9781937439491
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The Italian school of swordsmanship was highly influential amongst the major courts of Europe and produced scholarly writings that are still reprinted and studied today. The rapier was the weapon of choice in the Renaissance at the peak of the duelling era; heavier than its modern counterparts, capable both of thrusting and cutting, it was often used along with a dagger, shield, or cloak.





Devon Boorman sets out the foundation for the art of the rapier through a clear modern approach. Beginning with the basics of body mechanics, through the techniques of movement, and the aspects of timing and blade control that made the Italian school so revered. Guidance on training and development of the techniques presented here are valuable and informative for practitioners of nearly any hand-to-hand weapons tradition.

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1 Introduction to the Rapier
1(18)
My Journey and Yours
2(2)
History of the Rapier
4(2)
Wounding with the Rapier
6(1)
A Unified Approach
7(1)
Structures of the Art
8(2)
The Three Tenets
10(1)
Using this Book
11(1)
Mastering the Rapier
12(2)
Note on Left-Handed Fencing
14(1)
Equipment
15(1)
Protective Equipment
15(1)
The Rapier
16(2)
The Right Rapier for You
18(1)
2 Posture
19(12)
Natural, Comfortable, and Optimal
20(1)
Holding the Sword
21(2)
Positioning the Lower Body
23(1)
The Defensive Posture
24(1)
The Offensive Posture
25(1)
Off-hand Position
26(1)
Alignment Advice
27(1)
The Importance of Being Profiled
28(1)
Target Management
29(1)
Exercise: Postural Isolation
30(1)
3 Attack & Measure
31(20)
Five Measures
32(1)
Striking from Misura Strettissima
33(1)
Striking from Misura Stretta
34(2)
Striking from Misura Larga
36(2)
Mechanics and Tips
38(2)
Striking from Misura Larghissima: Sword Leading
40(2)
Striking from Misura Larghissima: Off-Side Leading
42(2)
Out of Measure
44(1)
Lunging Measure Drill
45(1)
Resistance Lunging
46(2)
Errors Explored Through Resistance Lunging
48(3)
4 Movement
51(14)
Advancing and Retreating Steps
52(2)
Sideways Steps
54(2)
Common Footwork Errors
56(1)
Passing Steps
57(3)
Common Passing Step Errors
60(1)
Simple Movement Drill
61(1)
Mirror Movement Drill
62(2)
Tactical: The Measure Game
64(1)
5 Gaining the Sword
65(28)
The Problem of the Point
66(2)
Lines of Attack
68(2)
Crossing Swords
70(1)
The Three Advantages
71(1)
The Advantage of the True Edge
72(2)
Hand Positions
74(1)
Why Is It Called Prima?
75(1)
Guards
76(4)
The Advantage of Leverage
80(2)
The Advantage of Crossing
82(2)
Gaining the Sword -- Approaching
84(1)
Finding the Sword
85(3)
Straight Lines and Oblique Lines
88(1)
Winning the Gaining Race
89(1)
Open, Closed, and Constrained Lines
90(1)
Tactical: Gaining Choice Drill
91(1)
Tactical: The Measure Game II
92(1)
6 Approaching Different Guards
93(10)
Stronger and Weaker Lines
94(1)
Maintaining the Debole
95(2)
Transports: Finding and Gaining the High Sword
97(4)
Exercise: Resistance Testing
101(1)
Tips on Gaining
102(1)
7 Recovering Control
103(1)
Cavazione Sotto
104(1)
Cavazione Sopra
105(1)
Volta Stabile
106(1)
While the Opponent is Finding
107(1)
Maintaining Control
108(2)
Tactical: Football
110(1)
Tactical: The Gaining Game
111(2)
8 Defence and Counter-Offence
113(1)
Defence when Free
114(1)
Defence Through Gaining
114(2)
Defence of the Leg
116(1)
Defence from Control
117(1)
Defence when Found
118(3)
Defence when Gained
121(4)
9 Tempo
125(26)
Three Meanings for Tempo
126(1)
Tempo as Rhythm
127(1)
Exercise: Exchanging Full Tempi
128(1)
Exercise: Exchanging Half Tempi
129(1)
Exercise: Sharing Full Tempi
130(1)
Tempo as Opportunity
131(1)
Primo Tempo
132(3)
Tempo as Proportion
135(1)
Due-tempi
136(1)
Exercise: Parata-Risposta
137(1)
Errors in Parata-Risposta
138(1)
Tactical: Primo Tempo vs Due-tempi
139(1)
Contro-tempo
140(1)
Contro-tempo Drill
140(1)
Stringere: Strategic Constraint
141(3)
Angulation and Penetration
144(3)
Tactical: Contro-tempo vs Primo Tempo
147(1)
Mezzo Tempo
148(2)
Tempi in Summary
150(1)
10 Strategy
151(20)
Tactical Conditioning
152(1)
The True Fight
152(2)
Directions of Movement
154(1)
Understanding the Flow Chart
155(1)
The True Fight Flow Chart
156(2)
Moving Between Measures
158(2)
Exercise: Walking the True Fight
160(6)
Incorporating Line Change
166(2)
Incorporating Pressure
168(1)
Recovering Control in the True Fight
169(2)
11 From Drill to Combat
171(18)
Freeplay
172(2)
Scaling Speed
174(1)
The Anatomy of a Fight
174(1)
Assess Your Opponent
175(3)
Engagement and Control
178(2)
Control and Strike
180(2)
Control and Choice
182(2)
Making Your Own Tactical Exercises
184(1)
The Learning Cycle
185(4)
12 Appendix
189(14)
Notes on Historical Terms
190(2)
Glossary
192(11)
13 Endnotes
203
Devon Boorman is the Director and Maestro d'Armi of Academie Duello Centre for Swordplay in Vancouver, Canada, and has practised martial arts for over 20 years. Winner of more than 40 European competitions, he has worked on stage and screen as a stunt person and choreographer. He is actively involved in the translation, interpretation, and revival of Western Martial Arts from surviving historical manuals, several of which are on display in the Academie Duello museum. The Academie is currently the largest Western Martial Arts centre in the world, with over 200 active students and an arms and armour museum.
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