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Danet on the Demi-Volte
“In smallsword, the volte is a movement that is an evasive action—that is, an esquive—that sidesteps an attack while simultaneously thrusting into the opponent. When one executes this advanced move, one is simultaneously attacking and defending at the same time. … Continue reading
Posted in History, Theory, Weapon
Tagged 18th Century, Angelo, Counter Attack, Counter-Attack, Danet, Demi-volte, Escrime, esgrima, Esquive, French, L’Art des Armes, Small Sword, Smallsword, Volte
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Crawley’s Five A’s of French Fencing
Phil Crawley, Provost with the Black Boar Swordsmanship School and administrator with the Smallsword Symposium, has gleaned these 5 themes of French fencing from a number of 18th and 19th Century texts. They are presented here with his permission, and … Continue reading
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