ment 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.