Tools of the Trade

Tools of the Trade
Tools of the Trade

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

The Master Form

In fencing, there are several weapon forms: dagger, cloak, buckler, baton, etc., but the master form is what you begin with: single rapier.

It makes sense; while training in Asian Martial Arts, the horse stance and strait punch is what you first learn and you go back to it with each advanced level.

Two weeks ago, I had a tendinitis flare up in my left arm. I'm still nursing it, so no off hand weapons for me.

That part sucks.

In the spirit of omlettes out of cracked eggs,  having a wounded arm is forcing me to focus on single rapier.

That part is great!

In order to protect the elbow, I tucked my hand behind my back.

This made me focus on a more narrow stance and being able to defend my zones without the help of an off hand or an off hand weapon, also how to engage the blade and overcome my opponents weapon.

There were some well earned lessons and many fun fights.  

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