Scottish Broadsword & British Singlestick - Complete Guide (EN)
Comprehensive study guide on the Scottish basket-hilted broadsword and the British singlestick. History, cultural context, techniques, and training tips for self-study or as a supplement to regular instruction.
- Historical and cultural context of 17th-19th century Scotland
- Complete history of the singlestick in Britain
- Full reproduction of "The Art of Defence on Foot" (1804)
- Detailed study points with Taylor's 10 lessons
- Detailed instructions assuming no prior knowledge
- Target work and practice with an opponent
- Application of the point and technical appendix
- High-quality reproduction with contextual essays by Keith Farrell and Ben Kerr
Description
The Scottish basket-hilted broadsword and the British singlestick form a coherent educational pair: the singlestick, a straight wooden stick, historically served as a training tool for the broadsword, allowing safe practice of cutting strikes, line play, and the opposition characteristic of the British military saber. This approach differs from the French combat cane, which is more oriented towards urban self-defense, with the singlestick remaining faithful to the principles of the war saber.
Keith Farrell contextualizes these disciplines within Scottish society of the 17th-19th centuries: Jacobite uprisings, Highland charges, martial tradition. The work traces the evolution of the broadsword (from the claymore to the weapons of Roworth and Angelo) and the history of the singlestick in Great Britain, from the earliest accounts of the 18th century to modern revivals, including the 1904 Olympic Games.
The educational core fully reproduces "The Art of Defence on Foot" (1804) and structures the learning: strikes, posture, footwork, line and opposition, slip work, with Taylor's 10 lessons commented. A complete guide for self-learning or as a supplement to club instruction.
About the Author:
Keith Farrell is a senior instructor at the Academy of Historical Arts in Scotland. He professionally teaches HEMA at international events and is particularly interested in coaching instructors. Co-author of the AHA German Longsword Study Guide, member of HEMAC since 2011.
Technical Specifications
Informations éditoriales :
- Auteur : Keith Farrell
- Maison d'édition : Fallen Rook Publishing
- Date de publication : 20 octobre 2014
- ISBN : 978-0-9926735-1-2
Caractéristiques physiques :
- Format : Broché dos carré collé
- Nombre de pages : 354
- Dimensions : 22,86 × 15,24 cm
- Langue : Anglais
Contenu principal :
Partie historique et contextuelle :
- L'Écosse des XVIIe-XIXe siècles : royauté, soulèvements jacobites, société guerrière
- Contexte des armes : claymore, développement du broadsword, armes de Roworth et Angelo
- Histoire complète du singlestick en Grande-Bretagne (XVIIIe-XXIe siècles)
- Singlestick aux Jeux Olympiques 1904, école Angelo, règles successives
Partie technique :
- Reproduction intégrale de "The Art of Defence on Foot" (1804)
- Points d'étude détaillés pour l'apprentissage autonome
- Stance, posture, jeu de jambes, ligne et opposition
- Les 10 leçons de Taylor commentées et comparées à Angelo
- Introduction au sparring et conseils d'entraînement général
Annexes :
- Chronologie de la Maison Angelo
- Chronologie des publications
- Bibliographie commentée
- Glossaire terminologique complet
- Guide d'achat d'équipement
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