Introduction

This chapter begins with the author exploring his history of sword fighting and stage combat career. Other sections talk about the importance of understanding that this book is focused on theatrical fighting and not real combat with an edged weapon. The goal is to bring to light the issue that theatrical fighting is not to be used in real-life situations and that real-life techniques and sharp swords have no place on the modern stage or in films. This chapter breaks down this book section by section making points on safety and acting methods.