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1 day ago9 min read
Sword and buckler 102 - i33 - Part 6: Sieges
Many have come to believe that the 'siege' (Obsesseo) in i33 is either some special class of position or counter ward from which you...
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2 days ago5 min read
Sword and buckler 102 - i33 - Part 5: Counter wards vs wards
We've seen that a ward is a position from which you can launch one or two attacks from. We've also seen that a counter ward is basically...
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2 days ago9 min read
Sword and buckler 102 - i33 - Part 4: Defences and counter wards
When your opponent attacks you, you need to defend against it. You can do this in several ways: You can avoid the blow, by stepping...
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3 days ago7 min read
Sword and buckler 102 - i33 - Part 3: Attacks and footwork
From the wards, we generate attacks. The wards influence the attacks we can make, but it is perhaps more accurate to say that the wards...
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3 days ago2 min read
Sword and buckler 102 - i33 - Part 2: Wards
Wards are 'resting' positions. They generally keep the sword held back close to the body in a position from which you can make an attack...
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3 days ago13 min read
Sword and buckler 102 - i33 - Part 1: Introduction
Caveat: This is meant to be a practical guide on fighting with the sword and buckler 'inspired' by i33. It is my own interpretation and...
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4 days ago12 min read
What's the correct interpretation of i33?
It has been a year since I wrote my in depth interpretation of i33. It wasn't really my interpretation, it was an exploration of the...
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Jan 13, 20244 min read
I.33 Sword and buckler: Four ways to attack half-shield
In my guide on i.33 I emphasised that counter-wards, such as half-shield, are defensive positions used offensively. This means that,...
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Dec 4, 20232 min read
i.33 Sword and buckler - 101 - Introduction and complete guide
i.33, The Tower Fechtbuch, the Walpurgis Fechtbuch - whatever you want to call it - is a fascinating if misunderstood fencing book....
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