"This is the segno, where you'll make your students walk, stepping forward as well as back, with weapons in hand, round about, putting their feet in the edges that cross the segno tondi."
~ Achilles Morozzo
The circle has been a part of martial traditions across the world. Morozzo knew it was important enough to illustrate an eight pointed star or compass to express its importance.
The circle is actually a frame for four intersecting lines creating eight directions; this gives the fencer complete mobility with the ability to expand in attack and contract in defense from any angle and direction.
My left arm is still, mostly, out of commission. Without being able to effectively cover myself, I am working even harder to keep a narrow target while making my movements smoother.
I'd love to say this has been easy, but the small bruise coming up from a spot that got tagged a few times. :). It hasn't been a total disaster; it's been frustrating and a lot of fun, too. This is all part of the learning and there is never a good reason to avoid footwork. .
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