s to cut the opponent.
Mandritti -- Cuts from the right side. (Saviolo p.10, Castle p.49) Tondo -- A circular cut delivered horizontally, Fendente -- A vertical attack in a downward direction, Montante -- A vertical attack made in an upwards direction, Squalembrato -- An oblique downwards motion attack. Roversi or roverso These attacks are the same as the mandritti except they are made from the left side instead of the right. (Saviolo p.15) Stramazone This is a slicing or cutting blow made with the point/tip of the sword. (Saviolo p.15) Arrebatar Spanish term to cut with the whole arm, from the shoulder.
Stringering Keeping opposition to your adversary's blade with your own blade. (Pallas Armata p.5) Cavere Turning your point under your adversary's blade when being bound or thrust. (Pallas Armata p.5) Parere To decline, put by or turn a thrust or blow. (Pallas Armata p.6) Finda A feint to draw your adversary away from the true attack. (Pallas Armata p.6) Battere To beat aside your adversary's blade with rapier, foot or hand. (Pallas Armata p.7) Contratempo This is a thrust in the same line that your adversary thrusts in. (Pallas Armata p.6) Angolazione Italian for angulation. Anneau A ring placed in front of the quillons to protect the forefinger, following the old custom of passing the finger over the quillons in order to exert better control of the weapon. Ascendent Italian for an attack delivered upwards. Battuta Italian for the beat. Battute A very strong downward beat on the opponent's blade, preparatory to disarming him. Botta Dritta Italian for the straight-thrust. Botta Lunga Cappo Ferro's term for the lunge. Botta Segrete Italian for the secret attack. Botta In Tempo Italian for an attack delivered when the opponent is preoccupied with some feint or preparatory movement and therefore not ready to parry instantly. Botte An attack. Botte de Nuit The passata sotto, an attack used in the Italian school.
Incartata A foot movement where a turn is made. (Saviolo p.10, Castle p.150) Volte A specialized foot movement to avoid a thrust. The movement is performed by counter thrusting at your opponent with your right foot foremost and while thrusting to step behind and forward of your right foot with your left. This move will turn your chest away to the left from your opponent and if performed correctly will show your back to them. (Castle p.150, Pallas Armata p.7) Measure The distance between you and your adversary. (Silver p.83, Pallas Armata p.6) Passere To pass by your adversary while you attack. (Pallas Armata p.6, Saviolo p.9) Void To dodge your opponents blade. (Pallas Armata p.6) Affondo Italian for the lunge. Also called the Punta Sopramano (Viggiani) Agente Italian for on the attack. Appel The striking of the ground with the leading foot, during, or immediately before the execution of an attack. Characteristic of the Italian school. Assalto Italian for an attack. Attaco Responsivo Italian for a counter-attack. Battre de Main To parry with the hand. Bersaglio Italian for an opening. Botta Italian for an attack.