Military sabre lesson how to grip the sword

A short lesson on how to hold the sabre and spadroon. Ensure you maintain a loose grip until the point of striking, and manipulate the grip primarily with the thumb and index finger.

[@napornik]

So far best channel on fencing I've found on uTube

[@AcademyofHistoricalFencing]

Drew R. Schulz Yes that is exactly what it was for. When the standard pattern spadroon was released in 1788 it had a fixed guard, but in 1796 it changed to the model seen in this video. Folding inner guards remained popular on British infantry officers swords until the mid 19th century. Having a smaller guard on the inside, no guard at all, or a folding one has been common on many swords since complex hilts were introduced, and this is simply about ease and comfort of carry, and/or decreasing wear on the uniform.

[@effigytormented]

Excellent video sir.

[@Tyler_Lalonde-]

I prefer a hammer grip only. the thumb up is ok but I don't like how weak it is.

[@Altactic]

I highly doubt you’ll reply but can I apply these lessons to a standard sport Sabre?

[@drewr.schulz728]

Can you tell me more about the guard on that spadroon? Was it supposed to fold back when you wore it???