Regarding the Basics of Measure in Rapier & Approaching from Out of Measure

By |2021-12-27T14:43:43-05:00December 4, 2020|Historical Fencing|

Measure is a foundational principle of the Italian fencing system. Here's an overview of Misura, plus approaching from Out of Measure.

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Alfieri 1640: What’s the Deal with ‘Guardia Mista’?

By |2022-10-17T16:16:07-04:00July 14, 2020|Historical Fencing|

So what exactly is Alfieri's 'guardia mista' or mixed guard? Let's dive down a rabbit hole to see what Alfieri was talking about in his mysterious fifth guard.

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