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By the end of the 17th Century, fencing was the dominant form of swordplay. It deserved it place, since it is extremely effective. To help train soldiers in use of the sword and saber, visual aids were refined. A popular type were images like these, showing series of fencing moves. The images below are from the mid-19th Century. However, these type pictures date from the 18th Century.
There are enough poses here for any sculptor wanting to have a fencing style fight in miniature.
For fine detail, pay attention to the hand grips included on this page.
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Here are the ways fencers grip a sword. |
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 .
