Principles Of Squad Instruction For The Broadsword

At a glance..

This manual aims to provide information on how to perfect the skill of using the broadsword. It will provide you with a training material used by the Naval Academy and will teach you how to use the broadsword for attacking and defensive purposes.

The details..

'Principles of Squad Instruction for the Broadsword' is an instructional manual on how to use a sword as part of naval instruction, written by A.J Corbesier - Sword-Master at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis Maryland and endorsed by Vice Admiral David D Porter himself! It provides clear instructions that can be used both for beginners or more experienced practitioners alike.

The book covers topics such as: general rules; first lesson (attention, carry saber etc); second lesson (guard advance retreat etc); third lesson (about face cover guard etc) attacks & ripostes; principal returns after each parry; addenda and saber exercise.

It also includes helpful tips about using swords correctly such as 'the attack should always be made with suppleness of hand without which there would result a delay in coming back on guard'. The author's aim was not to present anything new or original but simply give uniformity to sword exercises so they could be taught efficiently.

If you're looking for detailed guidance on how to master this weapon then look no further than 'Principles Of Squad Instruction For The Broadsword', it has been helping people perfect their skills since 1869!