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

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.

Author: Guiseppe Riboni
Publisher: Macha Press
Published: 09/22/2016
Pages: 76
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.24lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.18d
ISBN13: 9781473332812
ISBN10: 1473332818
BISAC Categories:
- Sports & Recreation | Fencing
- Sports & Recreation | Martial Arts | General
- Sports & Recreation | Training