The following is a list of the basic topics that will be covered in the beginning lessons. This series of lessons assumes one formal lesson per week with additional practices to hone skills. Each lesson will begin with stretching and basic warmup. The student shall learn how to advance and retreat.
Introduction Talk about history.
Go over the weapon. Give an overview of the period masters. Liberi's diagram shwoing the animals and philosophy should be used to illustrate. On Guard Position Introduce the Middle Guard as the standard on guard and show the advance and retreat. Discuss the placement of the feet.