Fiore: Longsword: Zogho Largo: 2nd Master: 17th Play (Fol 27v)
2nd Master: 17th Play (Fol 27v)
System: Fiore: Longsword
Section: Fiore: Longsword: Zogho Largo
Source Text and Drawing
This play is called the false thrust or the short thrust, and I’ll tell you how I do it. I show that I am coming with great force to strike the player with a middle blow in the head. And immediately that he makes the cover I strike his sword lightly. And immediately turn my sword to the other side, grabbing my sword with my left hand about at the middle. And I place the thrust immediately in the throat or in the chest. And this play is better in armour than without.
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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
