Due Spade Assault

Instructor(s): Rob Rutherfoord

Timeslot(s):

Learn the two-sword assault of Antonio Manciolino. This short and elegant assault contains transitions, crossed covers, simultaneous attack and defense, deception and more. We’ll explore how to do the assault and how to distill some of its tactical lessons.

Length: 3 Hours

Pre-requisite: The Due Spade Foundations workshop (Saturday) or equivalent prior experience.

Required Equipment: Fencing mask, gorget, gloves, two swords of any kind (two sticks will do as well)