Sainct-Didier and Fabris
This post explores the claim of a meeting or even influence between Henri de Sainct-Didier and Salvator Fabris, and shows how slim the evidence is.
Feeling and Sight
This post provides contrasting quotes about the two main modes of perception used in a sword fight, their properties and how they should be used. Comparing two historical approaches also gives some perspective on the tactical variety that can be encountered even in relatively close traditions that operated in the same context.
Cutting mechanics: shoulder, elbow and wrist
In the 16th century, cuts begin to be sorted according to the portion of the arm that moves while delivering the cut. This post explores the classification of cuts and the various tactical considerations that can be extracted from the source material.
Cutting mechanics – hints from sources
How to move when cutting with a sword? While the question may seem simple, the answers are actually quite complex and diverse. In this post, I want to expose some things that can be found in sources to inform our cutting mechanics. This provides a starting point for experimentation, interpretation and training that is firmly grounded in history.