Here is a video I did with Richard Marsden of the Phoenix Society of Historical Swordsmanship. It is a good explanation of the mechanics I use to hold my sword, something that often goes unexplained in historical manuscripts. I believe that this grip leads stability and strength to one’s grip without activating muscles, leaving them free for fine manipulation and driving the force of the sword with the skeletal structure. When used with the extended arm it can reduce the strain on one’s forearm and elbow, hopefully reducing the odds of repetitive stress injuries like “tennis elbow” and tendonitis. Please enjoy, and if you have any questions, feel free to ask.

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