Mastering the Art of Arms Vol 1
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Mastering the Art of Arms Vol 1

The Medieval Dagger

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eBook - ePub

Mastering the Art of Arms Vol 1

The Medieval Dagger

About this book

The term "e;medieval martial arts"e; conjures images of armour-clad knights wielding sword, lance and axe. While the image is correct, at the foundation of knightly combat was a sophisticated form of close quarter combat, instantly recognizable to students of classical Asian arts such as jujutsu or practitioners of modern, military combatives. At the heart of this system was fighting with - and against - the dagger, a vicious weapon of both self-defense and last resort that was dangerous to those in and out of armour alike.In Mastering the Art of Arms, Volume One: The Medieval Dagger, renowned instructor, author and researcher, Guy Windsor, presents a complete guide to the principles and practice of Italian dagger combat. Drawing from Il Fior di Battaglia, a manuscript written in 1410, students are guided step-by-step through the process of mastering this six hundred year old art, from choosing a dagger to striking with it; from guard positions to steps and turns; from disarms to locks and takedowns; from safe falling practice to formal drills, and finally sparring, or free-play.Both a primer on the art and a methodology for on-going training, this book will give the complete novice a solid starting point, while providing useful drills and ideas for advanced martial artists.

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Information

Publisher
Freelance Academy Press
Year
2016
eBook ISBN
9781783019816
Edition
0

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Dedecation
  5. The Dagger
  6. Contents
  7. Introduction to the Mastering the Art of Arms Series
  8. Introduction to Volume 1: The Medieval Dagger
  9. Chapter One: Fundamental Principles
  10. Chapter Two: Foundations from Fiore
  11. Chapter Three: Mechanics and Movement
  12. Chapter Four: Falling Free
  13. Chapter Five: Is This a Dagger which I See Before Me?
  14. Chapter Six: Grips, Strikes and Breaks
  15. Chapter Seven: Remedy Masters: Control the Weapon
  16. Chapter Eight: The System in Brief
  17. Chapter Nine: Counter-Remedies
  18. Chapter Ten: Dealing with the Backhand
  19. Chapter Eleven: When in Doubt, Use Both Hands!
  20. Chapter Twelve: The Low Blow
  21. Chapter Thirteen: Defense Against the Grab-and-Stab
  22. Chapter Fourteen: A Knife for a Knife: Defense with the Dagger
  23. Chapter Fifteen: A Dagger Disarm Flowdrill
  24. Chapter Sixteen: Armoured Combat
  25. Chapter Seventeen: Expanding Your Skills
  26. Chapter Eighteen: One System, Many Weapons
  27. Chapter Nineteen: Sword vs Dagger
  28. Acknowledgments
  29. Bibliography
  30. Glossary