Dagger Technique Lists
Dagger 1
MovementsPass forward/ back
Advance & Retreat Double pass forward/ back Traverse (left or right) Thwarts: foward/rear, left/right Horse stance Cross & Slip Lunge Demi-volte Sit Fall AttacksHorizontal slash: head, leg, torso
Diagonal slash: descending & ascending Thrusts: low (hip) line, high (shoulder) line Reverse grip: horizontal slash to head, leg, torso Free hand: cross punch, slap and backhand slap Foot grab |
DefensesEVADES
Horizontal slash: head, leg, torso Diagonal slash: descending & ascending Thrusts: low (hip) line, high (shoulder) line Reverse grip: horizontal slash to head, leg, torso Free hand: cross punch, slap and backhand slap Foot grab PARRIES Hand parries Blade TransitionsGuards
Moulinet Grip Change |
Dagger 2
MovementsGrand volte
Spins Shuffle step AttacksAttacks 1-4 standard grip
Attacks 1-4 reverse grip Pommel/butt attack Overhead in reverse grip Foot stab Ascending vertical attack Thrust reverse grip Overhead standard grip StuntsShoulder roll - forward, backward
Roll w/ weapon - forward, backward Roll to retrieve weapon Cartwheel to retrieve weapon Irish whip disarm TransitionsTraps & Grabs: Crosse, Bind, Envelopment
Disengage Carry over Beat aside |
EvadesSingle leg lift
½ slip ½ cross Demi traverse Lunge evade Hinge/“matrix” evade Wall evade Blocks/ParriesParries 1 – 4
Deflection parry Forearm block Checks/Interrupted attacks Block/parry 6 Replacement parry Overhead block MiscDisarm from thrust
Chicken wing Corps-a-corps Feint attack Body cut (wounds) Kicks: front/side push kick, side kick/round kick, broom sweep |
Rev 4/2019