Extracts about Bolognese Swordsmanship

The Essential Actions of Giovanni dall'Agocchie
Near the end of the third day of the first book of Giovanni dall'Agocchie, Lepido asks what parts of the art should a person concentrate on if he must use it in the immediate future and with little time in which to learn.

The Guards and Advice for Dall'Agocchie's Sword and Dagger
Giovanni Dall'Agocchie enumerates the guards that he uses for Sword and Dagger by giving the position of each weapon; additionally, he gives some general tactical advice for this weapon combination.

The General Rules and Advice of Giovanni dall'Agocchie
This is a collection of rules and advice I extracted from the text of Giovonni dall'Agocchie's manual. Some of these points are specific rules for specific circumstances; others are general theory or advice. I will add to this as I extract more from the text.

Dall'Agocchie's Form for Sword Alone
From 11 Verso of Giovanni dall'Agocchie's book Dell'Arte di Scrimia

Last Updated: 06-Dec-09