In preparation for part 9 in the i33 102 series, I went through i33 and wrote out what I thought were the key lessons on each folio. ...

This post covers the pink area of the diagram I've used the term handworks to designate actions taken from the bind, to echo a similar...

This post covers the pink part of the diagram A bind is where your sword touches (or very nearly touches) the sword of your opponent's. ...

I considered leaving this arrow out of the diagram in case it over-complicates matters. However, I want to write a post about it as I...

This post covers the pink circled arrow on the diagram Many have come to believe that the 'siege' (Obsesseo) in i33 is either some...

This post covers the pink parts of the diagram We've seen that a ward is a position from which you can launch one or two attacks from. ...

This post covers the pink parts of the diagram When your opponent attacks you, you need to defend against it. You can do this in several...

This post covers the pink part of the diagram From the wards, we generate attacks. The wards influence the attacks we can make, but it...

This post covers the pink part of the diagram Wards are 'resting' positions. They generally keep the sword held back close to the body in...

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...

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...

In my guide on i.33 I emphasised that counter-wards, such as half-shield, are defensive positions used offensively. This means that,...