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Introduction THE design of this work in the "Broadsword Manual" is not to present anything new or original, but simply to give, if possible, uniformity to the exercise with a most important weapon of attack and defense. The instructions herein contained have formed, during the past two years, part of the ''Course of Fencing" at the Naval Academy; and the good results there attained have induced the author to put the method before the officers of the navy generally. He feels the more confident in doing this, because it seems to supply a want long experienced by naval officers in their instruction of the men. To teach efficiently, there must be some recognized system; and, without claiming any extraordinary merit for this work, the author feels it will assist both instructor and pupil. Table of Contents INTRODUCTION BASIS OF INSTRUCTION. General Rules FIRST LESSON. Attention Carry Saber To open Intervals Half-face Saber in Line The Moulinets To close the Intervals To Dismiss SECOND LESSON. Guard Advance Retreat One Appel Develop The Head Cut Left Cheek Cut Left Flank Cut Thrust Change Guard Eight Cheek Cut Eight Flank Cut The Head Parry Left Cheek Parry Eight Cheek Parry Left Flank Parry Eight Flank Parry Thrust Parry THIRD LESSON. About-face Cover Guard Advance or Retreat (No. I or 2) Cuts for No. 1 (hand in tierce) Cuts for No. 2 (hand in tierce) Change Guard Cuts for No. 1 (hand in quarte) Cuts for No. 2 (hand in quarte) ATTACKS AND RIPOSTES Feints To Dismiss PRINCIPAL EETURNS AFTER EACH PARRY, AND THE MANNER or EXECUTING THEM ADDENDA End of Preview RETURN to Main Titles Index or Self Reliance Firearms & Weaponry
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