This series of lessons will cover 8 weeks. The topics of defense and offense using the buckler as well as variations to the standard wards should be covered. These lessons should be started after the Introduction to the Rapier Lessons. The Italian brocchiero, targa and rotella shold be covered.
Introduction Talk about history of carrying and using a buckler.
Discuss Marozzo's technique. On Guard Position Show the right and left leg forward stances. Have students practice movement and the various guards. The students should be able to successfully move and take up the various guards. Teach parrying with the buckler.