Fiore: Longsword: Guard: Coda Longa (Fol 24v)
Coda Longa (Fol 24v)
System: Fiore: Longsword
Section: Fiore: Longsword: Guards
Source Text and Drawing
This is the guard of the long tail that lies on the ground behind, it can place thrusts and in front can cover and strike. And if she passes forwards and strikes a fendente, she enters into the close play without fail. This guard is good to wait in, as you can quickly enter into the others. Guard of the long tail, stable.
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Key Resources
Book: From Medieval Manuscript to Modern Practice: The Longsword Techniques of Fiore dei Liberi
Online Course: The Medieval Longsword Complete Course
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Source: Getty MS Ludwig XV Translation: Dr. Guy Windsor
