"The exercising of weapons putteth away aches, griefs, and diseases, it increaseth strength and sharpeneth the wits, it giveth a perfect judgment, it expelleth melancholy, choleric, and evil conceits, it keepeth a man in breath, in perfect healthe, and long life." – George Silver (1599)

August 12 2009

The Balestra & Quartata


I like the explanation of the techniques but when he talks about how x and y affect scoring in fencing, I’m reminded of how poncy it is. Why can’t you step off the line? Because dems da rules. Silly rules.

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