Step 1 of 4Friuli, c. 1404
Close engagement at the half-sword.
Fiore dei Liberi, Fior di Battaglia, c. 1410 — Getty MS Ludwig XV 13, fol. 24v. Wikimedia Commons ↗
Folio 1rItalian (Fiore)

Ligadura Mezana

— the middle bind

Fiore's Middle Bind. From the close crossing, bring an arm over their sword arm and lock it against your body, then strike.

A binding lock that immobilises the opponent's weapon arm. The middle qualifier specifies the arm position — one arm over — distinguishing it from the upper and lower binds.

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Incrosada stretta

— close crossing

The blades cross at the half-sword and you are inside their guard.

Next → Step to the side of their sword arm · step 2: Passare al fianco

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