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 8:Farfalla di Ferro pt 3
Introduction: The World of HEMA, Fior di Battaglia is not alone.
Gentle warm up and stretches.
Revision of Weeks 1-2-3-4-5-6-7
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
The Falcon leaves the Tower
Breathe
Move
Focus
Reflect
Find clarity in the perfection of the moment.
Farfalla di Ferro:Complex sequence.
Combining Parts 1 and 2 into a continuous flow.
From Posta di Donna
Mandritto Soprano Punta
Mandritto Fendente, passare
Roverso Soprano Punta
Roverso Fendente, passare
Mandritto Soprano Punta, volta stabile
Mandritto Sottanto Falso
Mandritto Sottanto, tornare
Roverso Sottanto Falso
Roverso Sottanto, mezza volta
Roverso Soprano Punta
Roverso Fendente, passare
Mandritto Soprano Punta
And continue from start.
The Farfalla di Ferro form is one where your speed will dictate if it is meditative exercise, resistance training or is a cardio exercise.
Remember that being conscious of breathe is key, focus on the blade, be aware of the air filling and leaving your body.
Cool down.
Congratulations on your completion of Clara Bellum’s Gladio Salutum course for health, focus and well being.
You are now familiar with the Art of Maestro Fiore dei Liberi’s 15th Century Italian Longsword, and his master work Fior di Battaglia. The Flower of Battle.
Gentle warm up and stretches.
Revision of Weeks 1-2-3-4-5-6-7
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
The Falcon leaves the Tower
Breathe
Move
Focus
Reflect
Find clarity in the perfection of the moment.
Farfalla di Ferro:Complex sequence.
Combining Parts 1 and 2 into a continuous flow.
From Posta di Donna
Mandritto Soprano Punta
Mandritto Fendente, passare
Roverso Soprano Punta
Roverso Fendente, passare
Mandritto Soprano Punta, volta stabile
Mandritto Sottanto Falso
Mandritto Sottanto, tornare
Roverso Sottanto Falso
Roverso Sottanto, mezza volta
Roverso Soprano Punta
Roverso Fendente, passare
Mandritto Soprano Punta
And continue from start.
- Note it is possible to continue with the sottani from the roverso by beginning those from the Roverso Punta.
- The footwork can be either passare, or tornare dependant on space constraints.
- Be very specific with your footwork. The placement of your feet should be a deliberate action.
- Stance should be balanced, unlock your knees and sink into your stance as much as is comfortable.
The Farfalla di Ferro form is one where your speed will dictate if it is meditative exercise, resistance training or is a cardio exercise.
Remember that being conscious of breathe is key, focus on the blade, be aware of the air filling and leaving your body.
Cool down.
Congratulations on your completion of Clara Bellum’s Gladio Salutum course for health, focus and well being.
You are now familiar with the Art of Maestro Fiore dei Liberi’s 15th Century Italian Longsword, and his master work Fior di Battaglia. The Flower of Battle.