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Thrusting from the Four Quadrants – Self-Assessment
Watch the full lesson video here.
Self-assessment when performing this skill
Create a self-assessment video to compare to the master above. Perform the following actions in the video, repeated twice:
- Two thrusts starting from porta di ferro against the opponent’s posta longa centre point.
- Two thrusts starting from dente al cinghiara against the opponent’s posta longa centre point.
- Two thrusts starting from left posta finestra against the opponent’s posta longa centre point.
- Two thrusts starting from right posta finestra against the opponent’s posta longa centre point.
Compare your video to the master video and confirm the following details:
Your sword points over your opponent’s weapon before you enter into measure
When finding your opponent’s sword, your elbows are tucked in, your hilt low, and your point high
Your arms extend before you make your attacking step and you have all three advantages over your opponent’s sword at the conclusion of your thrust
When striking through posta finestra, your arms are fully extended before stepping in for the conclusion of your thrust