Medieval and Renaissance Dagger Combat by Jason Vail

Author:Jason Vail [Vail, Jason]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Martial Arts, History - Military, History - Middle Ages
ISBN: 9781581605174
Google: IpomAAAACAAJ
Publisher: Paladin Press
Published: 2006-07-01T04:00:00+00:00

1. Black intercepts Gray’s stab from above with his left hand.

2. Black fans Gray’s forearm to the right, turning his body as necessary to avoid the blow. 3. Black grasps Gray’s hand and, using Gray’s downward momentum, drives Gray’s dagger into his leg or groin.

DEFENSES OF THE RIGHT HAND Here are some defenses against the blows from above that begin from the cover with the right hand.

Armpit Trap and Disarm Source: Fiore

1. As Gray attacks, Black covers.

2. If Black obtains a grip, he immediately pivots clockwise and tucks Gray’s arm beneath his left arm so that Gray’s elbow is in Black’s armpit.

3. Black shifts his grip as he tucks Gray’s arm so that Black’s left hand is now on the arm and his right hand is free. Black then puts pressure on Gray’s elbow by lifting up with the left hand and pressing down with the left shoulder on Gray’s elbow. It is critical to maintain pressure on Gray’s elbow; otherwise, he will escape.

4. Black disarms Gray while Gray is distracted by the pain that should flow from the lock. The disarm is performed by placing the hand on the flat of the blade, using the edge of the palm of the hand. The blade is then rotated out of the palm through the gap between Gray’s little finger and his palm.

There are four key points to keep in mind with this technique:

1. Black’s left leg must finish the pivot so that it is in front of Gray’s right leg. If it does not end there, Gray can escape.

2. When performing the disarm, Black’s left hand must pull Gray’s hand firmly toward his chest while Black’s right hand rotates the dagger blade in the opposite direction. Without this leverage, the dagger will not come free.

3. Ensure that Gray’s little finger is up. This will enable maximum pressure on the elbow.

4. The disarm must be performed as soon as Gray’s elbow is seated in the armpit. If there is any hesitation, Gray may escape.

The lock can be seated against the chest or stomach. Or Black can drive Gray to the ground, as above, before executing the disarm.

Over-the-Leg Throw, Facing the Same Direction Sources: Fiore, Meyer, Vadi

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