Bolognese Basics | Defensive Actions

Basics of Bolognese Fencing: This time we discuss our defensive options according to the Bolognese system. Get ready for some partner exercises. 00:00 Intro 00:26 Three Options of defending 01:34 Common mistakes 02:09 Knowing the sword 03:04 Lifehacks for defence 03:31 Won’t this ruin my sword? 04:28 Exercise: Parry 05:38 Exercise: Displace 06:30 Exercise: Avoid 07:55 Retreating is bad…? 08:37 Avoiding doesn’t work in HEMA? 09:47 Outro --- Bolognese Basics Playlist: --- Books & Sources: - Opera Nova, 1536 – Achille Marozzo (Italian) - Opera Nova, 1536 – Achille Marozzo (English Translation by Jherek Swanger)