ABSTRACT
This chapter focuses on the common defensive actions of double fence, and applies them to the offensive/defensive drills and exercises from Chapter 6. Key elements include dagger parries, parallel parries, transfer parries, cross parries, working the blades in tandem and various exercises for practicing these techniques against rapier attacks. Companion website materials are provided, offering additional instruction and techniques. Online Video Assistance (OVA) is also available to supplement the chapter’s written descriptions and illustrations.
