Rapier & Dagger Mini-Lesson - Gaining High and Low This exercises contrasts open positions with single rapier from closed rapier and dagger positions. In the first set the rapier provides all of the cover. In the second, the rapier and dagger provide a unified cover both high and low. Swordplay lessons from beginner to advanced: www.duello.tv Sign-up for weekly training inspiration at: www.pathofthesword.com Music: Else - Paris #swordplay #rapier #rapieranddagger #swordfighting #ItalianMartialAr

I thought I’d share a slow Italian rapier and dagger flow with an emphasis on various dagger positions that both extend and withdraw the dagger. Duelling rapier is quite different from the shorter sidesword. The focus is on thrusts, extension, and minimizing targets. With the dagger it is essential to unify its defense with the sword and not split the two weapons. I decided to keep this flow slow as I thought it more clearly demonstrated the variety of postures and the grace of this weapon even