The Medieval Dagger (Mastering the Art of Arms)

Description

The term “medieval martial arts” conjures images of armoured 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, centered on
fighting with-and against-the dagger, a deadly weapon of both self-defense and
last resort.In Mastering the Art of Arms, Volume One: The Medieval Dagger, Guy
Windsor presents a complete guide to the principles and practice of Italian
dagger combat, as set down in Il Fior di Battaglia a manuscript written in
1410. Readers 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 pressure testing their
skills with sparring.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. Those
who study other traditional knife arts, and modern military combatives, will
find many familiar techniques present in this ancient system. Read more

Features:

Product Details:

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Freelance Academy Press (December 31, 2012)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 178 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1937439038
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 33
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.9 x 0.5 x 9 inches
• Best Sellers Rank: #693,682 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1,351 in Martial Arts (Books) #8,700 in Exercise & Fitness (Books) #9,883 in European History (Books)
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