The second play for the two handed sword
of Field Marshall Don Diogo de Figueiredo, 1651 Master in
the Science of Arms to the Crown Prince of Portugal.
This short manuscript covers the use of the two handed
sword, Montante, in tactical situations. The text
consists of 16 plays of the sword with a simple and complex
version for each. This class will work on the core movements
and correct posture for use of the two handed sword and the
cutting actions of the sword, in the context of the second
play.