Category Archives: Quote

Sir William on Contre-Temps

Posted on March 3, 2018 by S

A two-part tweet from the Linacre School of Defense: …but what is so Composed and made up of Contre-temps, that one would think the greatest Art they learn, and aime at, is to strive who shall Contre-temps oftnest…” — LSD … Continue reading →

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Angelo on Tempo

Posted on March 31, 2017 by S

In all attacks, whether Cut or Thrusts, the motion ought to increase in velocity, the greatest force being given at the last: the same rule should be observed in stepping out to the Second and Third Positions; but in recovering, … Continue reading →

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Angelo on Parries

Posted on October 6, 2015 by S

Given our recent focus on structure, and an economy of motion, I thought this quote from Angelo appropriate: OBSERVATIONS ON THE PARADES IN GENERAL A GOOD parade is as necessary and useful when well executed, as it is dangerous and … Continue reading →

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Blackwell on Passion

Posted on March 4, 2015 by S

Henry Blackwell had advice for the fencer about passion and presence of mind. Though he said it in 1702, it seems very appropriate when facing an adversary today.E

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The Art of Never Being Killed or Wounded in a Duel

Posted on February 18, 2015 by S

The estimable Phil Crawley recently posted this excerpt to the Smallsword Symposium group. Given the gravity of a legitimate duel, this is refreshing approach from an entirely different direction. This is reblogged here with Mr. Crawley’s permission. By the care … Continue reading →

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