Training Wiki
Reference guides and training materials for HEMA students
This wiki contains reference materials originally from WMAwiki.org, covering Italian swordplay terminology, training progressions, and historical technique sequences. Use these resources to review what you've learned in class or explore topics for further study.
Glossaries & Reference
Terminology guides and reference materials for understanding Italian swordplay terms.
Academie Duello Glossary
Comprehensive glossary of Italian-school historical European martial arts terms used in the Academie Duello curriculum, covering footwork, swordplay, and weapon-specific terminology.
Terms of Italian Swordplay
General overview of Italian swordplay terminology including guards, measure, blade actions, cuts, thrusts, and tempo concepts used across all Italian sword arts.
Rapier
Techniques and knowledge from the Italian rapier tradition.
Longsword
Training progressions and techniques from Fiore dei Liberi and related Italian longsword traditions.
Fiore Poste Progression
A method for linking together the 12 longsword guards (poste) from Fiore dei Liberi's manuscript, used for memorizing and practicing the positions.
Six Cuts Sequence
A fundamental longsword cutting drill practicing the six basic cuts through various guards, essential for developing proper cutting mechanics.
Abrazare
Medieval Italian grappling art from a standing position, focusing on balance, structure, and holds. Includes Fiore's fourteen scholars of the first master.
Sidesword
Assalti and techniques from Marozzo, Manciolino, and other Bolognese masters.
Marozzo Sword Progression
Guard progressions from Marozzo's Opera Nova for practicing transitions between sidesword positions, including sequences for sword alone and two-handed sword.
Marozzo's Sword Alone
The Abatimento di Spada Sola from Achille Marozzo's Opera Nova - a complete sword-alone fighting sequence covering attacks, parries, and counters.
Marozzo's First Assalto of Sword and Buckler
The complete first assault for sword and buckler from Marozzo's Opera Nova, including introduction, seven parts, and embellishments with translations.
Marozzo's Second Assalto of Sword and Buckler
The second sword and buckler assault from Marozzo's Opera Nova, featuring eight parts with original manuscript text, translations, and interpretations.
Sword and Dagger
Complete sword and dagger techniques from Achille Marozzo's Opera Nova, covering 15 chapters of attacks, parries, and tactical advice.
Second Assalto of Manciolino
Antonio Manciolino's second sword and buckler assault in three parts: approaching the opponent, the fight itself, and the withdrawal.