Backsword and dagger, 19-April
Four of us present.
- High thrust from open fight, agent yields to patient’s parry (bastard guardant), hits around and compass step out
- Led to review of compass step footwork and discussion of starting distance
- Partner movement drill: moving while balancing a baton between the partners
- Dagger striking (palm stick) with pressure
- Light dagger catches from strong and reverse side with palm stick
- Third master dagger disarm from Pisani-Dossi MS08B (two panels at top of page)
- Backsword cutting drills
- Backsword passes and compass steps
- Squats with downward blows, on balls and heels
- Three-point plank with sword
- Situps
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