Gladio Salutum
The aim of Gladio Salutum to introduce people to the swords path as taught by Fiore dei Liberi over 600 years ago.
To help people to become at one with the longsword in the hands and move freely, and in doing so improve health and outlook by finding peace in the perfection of the moment.
To help people to become at one with the longsword in the hands and move freely, and in doing so improve health and outlook by finding peace in the perfection of the moment.
Week 7:Farfalla di Ferro pt 2
Introduction: Mr Guy Windsor and his writing and research.
Gentle warm up and stretches.
Revision of Weeks 1-2-3-4-5-6
The 12 Guards
Moving through the 12 guards from high to low first in Italian, then in English
Repeat with class answering which guards they are in, repeat in English
Quattro Colpi, Quattro Tempi
Using the visual aid of the Segno. It is possible to perform a series of 4 cuts, within 4 movements repeated 4 times for 16 cuts each sequence starting with the following:
Mandrito Fendente
Mandritto Sottano
Roverso Fendente
Roverso Sottano
Maintain posture and focus.
Farfalla di Ferro: Sottani sequence.
Fil Falso and Fil Dritto Sottani, Mandritto and Roverso.
From Posta di Donna
Mandritto Sottanto Falso, Mandritto Sottanto, passare on the second cut, remember to keep the hands low on the firt colpi, high on the second.
Roverso Sottanto Falso, Roverso Sottanto, passare on the second cut, remember to keep the hands low on the firt colpi, high on the second.
The focus of this sequence is accuracy and ease of movement. You will gain more by following the sword and its telemetry, and letting it dictate your bodies movements.
Once the sequence is familiar, we will also look at doing the same sequence with tornare steps. This allows us to walk forward two steps, then retreat 2 steps to start where we began the sequence.
The Falcon leaves the Tower
We will end the lesson with the Falcon leaves the Tower
Breathe
Move
Focus
Reflect
Find clarity in the perfection of the moment.
Cool down.
Gentle warm up and stretches.
Revision of Weeks 1-2-3-4-5-6
The 12 Guards
Moving through the 12 guards from high to low first in Italian, then in English
Repeat with class answering which guards they are in, repeat in English
Quattro Colpi, Quattro Tempi
Using the visual aid of the Segno. It is possible to perform a series of 4 cuts, within 4 movements repeated 4 times for 16 cuts each sequence starting with the following:
Mandrito Fendente
Mandritto Sottano
Roverso Fendente
Roverso Sottano
Maintain posture and focus.
Farfalla di Ferro: Sottani sequence.
Fil Falso and Fil Dritto Sottani, Mandritto and Roverso.
From Posta di Donna
Mandritto Sottanto Falso, Mandritto Sottanto, passare on the second cut, remember to keep the hands low on the firt colpi, high on the second.
Roverso Sottanto Falso, Roverso Sottanto, passare on the second cut, remember to keep the hands low on the firt colpi, high on the second.
The focus of this sequence is accuracy and ease of movement. You will gain more by following the sword and its telemetry, and letting it dictate your bodies movements.
Once the sequence is familiar, we will also look at doing the same sequence with tornare steps. This allows us to walk forward two steps, then retreat 2 steps to start where we began the sequence.
The Falcon leaves the Tower
We will end the lesson with the Falcon leaves the Tower
Breathe
Move
Focus
Reflect
Find clarity in the perfection of the moment.
Cool down.