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The term is applied to a counter illustrated in Royal Armouries MS [[I.33]]. |
The term is applied to a counter illustrated in Royal Armouries MS [[I.33]]. |
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The Half Shield is taken up by standing right foot forward, [[buckler]] is held out at |
The Half Shield is taken up by standing right foot forward, [[buckler]] is held out at or just below shoulder height with the [[arming sword|sword]] is held tucked next to the buckler (in the [[third position]] and the [[blade]] pointing up and slightly forward. |
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===Stimulus=== |
===Stimulus=== |
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It is appropriate to adopt this [[counter]] when faced against a fencer in the one of the |
It is appropriate to adopt this [[counter]] when faced against a fencer in the one of the following [[ward]](s): |
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* [[Underarm]] |
* [[Underarm]] |
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* [[Right shoulder]] |
* [[Right shoulder]] |
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* [[Priest's Special Langort]] |
* [[Priest's Special Langort]] |
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Latest revision as of 08:24, 4 February 2007
The Half Shield is a term used to describe a type of counter or counterward in historical swordfighting.
Arming Sword and Buckler
The term is applied to a counter illustrated in Royal Armouries MS I.33.
The Half Shield is taken up by standing right foot forward, buckler is held out at or just below shoulder height with the sword is held tucked next to the buckler (in the third position and the blade pointing up and slightly forward.
Stimulus
It is appropriate to adopt this counter when faced against a fencer in the one of the following ward(s):
