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These images come from an old Russian book of bayonet fencing. You can see that these techniques resemble those of French systems, such as Pinette's. The Russians favored this type of bayonet work and taught it well into the Cold War era.
The footwork and other maneuvers are those of classic sword fencing, as applied to the rifle.
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The Guard stance |
Left man deflects opponent's weapon to the left.
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Man on left thrusts high while man on right deflects. |
A low thrust is parried to the left. |
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Man on left continued, forcing bayonet up so he can thrust. |
Man on left deflects thrust to the left. |
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Left man deflects from above. |
Left man deflects to the left, leaving enemy open to a thrust |
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The "throw point" a long thrust. |
Right blocks clubbed rifle attack. |
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Disclaimer: the bayonet methods shown here are for illustrative purposes only. They are not intended as actual instruction in bayonet fighting and should not be used as such. Bayonet training is dangerous. It can be as dangerous for the user as it is for the target. If you wish to learn close combat, seek a qualified instructor. One should never attempt close combat without the instruction and supervision of a qualified expert instructor .
