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'''Left shoulder''' is a term used to describe a type of high guard or [[ward]] in [[western martial arts|historical swordfighting]]. |
'''Left shoulder''' (Original Latin: ''Humero sinestro'') is a term used to describe a type of high guard or [[ward]] in [[western martial arts|historical swordfighting]]. |
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==Arming Sword and Buckler== |
==Arming Sword and Buckler== |
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The 3rd ward is taken up by standing right foot forward, [[buckler]] held out facing the opponent. The [[arming sword|sword]] is held in the right hand, [[hilt]] just above the left shoulder with the [[long edge]] facing out ([[second position]]) and the point down and towards the rear. |
The 3rd ward is taken up by standing right foot forward, [[buckler]] held out facing the opponent. The [[arming sword|sword]] is held in the right hand, [[hilt]] just above the left shoulder with the [[long edge]] facing out ([[second position]]) and the point down and towards the rear. |
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===Counters=== |
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The [[counter]]s most appropriate to adopt against this [[ward]] are: |
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* [[Left cover]] |
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* [[Half shield]] |
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* [[Extended Langort]] |
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* [[Priest's special langort]] |
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[[category:western martial arts]][[category:wards]] |
[[category:western martial arts]][[category:wards]] |
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Latest revision as of 18:52, 4 February 2007
Left shoulder (Original Latin: Humero sinestro) is a term used to describe a type of high guard or ward in historical swordfighting.
Arming Sword and Buckler
The term is applied to the ward relating to the 3rd Ward of the Royal Armouries MS I.33 although the term itself is not used in the manuscript.
The 3rd ward is taken up by standing right foot forward, buckler held out facing the opponent. The sword is held in the right hand, hilt just above the left shoulder with the long edge facing out (second position) and the point down and towards the rear.
Counters
The counters most appropriate to adopt against this ward are:
