This course offers an in-depth introduction to Bolognese fencing, focusing specifically on one-handed sword techniques as presented in Giovanni dall'Agocchie’s *Varying Guards* (1572). Through a series of carefully selected plays, students will explore the foundational principles of Bolognese swordsmanship, gaining a clear understanding of its core techniques, tactics, and applications.
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Get a complete grounding in Liechtenauer's longsword system, with Jessica Finley
Learn Fiore's longsword material from the ground up.
This course includes The Medieval Longsword, The Medieval Dagger, and Fundamentals: Footwork, in one handy bundle.
Everything you need to become proficient in the longsword style of Philippo Vadi, as shown in his 1480s treatise De Arte Gladiatoria Dimicandi.