Fiore: Longsword: Guard: Donna Destra (Fol 23v)
Donna Destra (Fol 23v)
System: Fiore: Longsword
Section: Fiore: Longsword: Guards
Source Text and Drawing
This is the woman's guard, that can make all seven blows of the sword. And she can cover against all blows. And she breaks the other guards with the great blows she can make. And she is always quick to exchange a thrust. The foot which is in front advances out of the way, and that which is behind passes across. And she makes the companion remain uncovered and can immediately strike him for certain. Guard of the woman on the right, pounding
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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
