Thrusting through the Angled Sword – Video Assessment

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:

1. Two thrusts starting from porta di ferro against a sword angled to your left.
2. Two thrusts starting from dente al cinghiara against a sword angled to your right.
3. Two thrusts starting from dente al cinghiara against a high sword (finestra) angled to your right.
4. Two thrusts starting from porta di ferro against a high sword (finestra) angled to your left.

Be sure to:

• start your approach from out of measure
• lead with the crossing of your sword as you approach the opponent
• find the sword as you enter measure
• continue to cross the sword as you strike, gaining all three advantages
• walk smoothly, always keep your body and feet turned to the opponent

Compare your video to the master video and confirm the following details: