6 Passata Sotto Variations for Rapier & Smallsword
The passata sotto has gone by many names of the centuries and have taken on various forms. In this blog post & video, we look at six variations of the low void.
It’s Free Swords! Disarms in Rapier & Smallsword
Sure, hitting your opponent with a great lunge is cool but know what's cooler? Taking their sword away via disarms. Here's a selection of plays for rapier & smallsword.
Random Acts of Violence: Weird Plays in Rapier & Smallsword
While there are “bread and butter” players found repeatedly in the Franco-Italian-inspired fencing systems, sometimes you run into plays that are weird, different, or very unique. These are a collection of some those plays, including weird engagements, mismatch weapons forms, and two-handing the rapier.