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In the 18th Century, the Angelo family had a reputation as fencing masters. In 1799, Henry Angelo wrote a manual for the light cavalry entitled Hungarian & Highland Broadsword. It was itnended for British troops These are amazing illustrations of the cavalry of the time. This is a typical type of swordsmanship for its time, and it lasted well past the Napoleonic Era
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Dismounted Drill for Cavalrymen |
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This shows what happens when the leg is not moved. |
This shows why moving the leg is a smart maneuver. |
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Guard |
Horse's Head, Near Side, protect |
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Left Protect |
Right Protect |
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Bridle Arm Protect |
Sword Arm Protect |
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St. George's Guard |
Thigh Protect, New Guard |
Disclaimer: the fighting 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. Close combat 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 .
