Errata in the first Spanish edition of Godinho’s Arte de Esgrima
We recently published a second edition in modern Spanish of Arte de Esgrima by Domingo Luis Godinho (which, together with […]
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Alguns nomes históricos em galego/português para as partes da espada
Sorry, this entry is only available in Galego-Português. Diniz F. Cabreira Arte do Combate AGEA Editora Atualizado a 20200207 Introdução
Dandic, pompous and quarrelsome: uses and customs in Iberian fencing salles at the XVI and XVII centuries
Uses & customs in Iberian fencing salles of the sixteen and seventeenth centuries: safety regulations and equipment; traditions, rituals & salutes; scoring in tournaments; teacher’s wages and teaching methods.
A very brief history of the Verdadeira Destreza in Portugal
This brief article describes the history of Verdadeira Destreza in Portugal between the XVI and XVIII centuries. It presents the fencing scene as it probably was at the time, sets context for the apparition of Verdadeira Destreza and its eventual displacement of the older common fencing style and lists and describes the known sources.