Richard teaches classes on Bolognese Swordsmanship or Italian Rapier through the following organisations:

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Stocatta Bolognese Swordsmanship Class Notes

20 May 2012 @ 23:26 — WEEK 9 – 26 Mar 2012 - The Slip

Introduction This week we looked at the next defensive concept – ... Read More

Stocatta Class Notes for Bolognese Swordsmanship

7 May 2012 @ 12:41 — WEEK 5 – 27 Feb 2012 - The Riverso

Overall not quite the result I was looking for this time. The aim was to start teaching ... Read More

7 May 2012 @ 12:38 — WEEK 8 – 19 Mar 2012 - The Falso Parry

Introduction No you’re not getting confused; there was no Bolognese class ... Read More

speed vs timing
remind about distances - thrust, lean and thrust, step and thrust.

Notes:
includes learning when to come into measure to make an attack

Start of the idea of attack into preparation? Counter attack?