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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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