page_title: Francesco Alfieri
section_title: The art of excellent swordplay
hierarchical_section_title: Francesco Alfieri / The art of excellent swordplay
caption_attribution_description: English: Парирование и нанесение удара одновременно
context_page_description: Francesco Ferdinando Alfieri was a master of fencing of the 17th century, representative of the Venetian school of fencing and “Maestro D’Arme” to the Accademia Delia in Padua in 1640. Alfieri originally from Padua, at that time it was considered the territory of the Venetian Republic.
  Most of the Venetian and Italian fencing masters in their treaties refer to the famous fencing master Francesco Alfieri as an unsurpassed master of fencing, in many other sources, treatises and other documents outside of Italy and Venice, you can also find various references. Here is what Blasco Florio says about him in his treatise "The Science of Fencing with the sword of Blasco Florio":
  We know Alfieri as a great scientist, and he will remain so in our memory
  — Blasco Florio
context_section_description: Francesco Alfieri's treatise "The Art of Excellent Sword Ownership" aroused great admiration among the masters of fencing and respect, as it became one of the most popular fencing books. Even in the modern world of fencing this treatise is considered to be in the field of fencing one of the best textbooks.
  One of the disciples described in this way the treatise of his Great teacher: 
  Having read the book on weapons written by Mr. Francesco, I enjoyed myself. I took the basic doctrine and also felt this delicate facet of the revival of my spirit. It is a great honor for me to receive all these benefits from studying the Art of Arms. I testify that V.S. gave the world the wisdom of his outstanding mind. This is only the smallest praise of his dignity, honor and Immortal Glory. In this way, subsequent generations of Knights can enter into this deadly life. This story is written in accursed language, which through the ages has conveyed all its wisdom of using weapons. This unusual language is the language of the heart in which all causes are entrenched and, thus, its fear goes away. After that I fell into the labyrinth of the curse with evil judgments and dishonor, but ultimately I kissed the hands of V.S. and every time I give infinite thanks to Heaven
  — School, June 20, 1653, with a Pure Heart, Anonymous Pupil
  The treatise "The Art of Excellent Sword Hold" reflects Francesco Alfieri's thought and opinion on Fencing, the author described the complete basic set of ways and methods, the advantages that a person can gain in combat and in everyday life from studying the Art of Arms. Alfieri, one of not many authors, described how the art of fencing can be made useful and how to become the best master in this matter. This treatise has come down to our days and conveyed all of its wisdom and practice of using weapons. The treatise is written - in the language of the heart, as the followers of Alfieri say, in which the causes and principles of fencing grow, respectively, in the application of which fear and insecurity in combat disappear.
  Francesco Alfieri is considered an unsurpassed master of fencing, at that time he gathered all his practice and experience in science and tried to convey this all in his work, brought his new Mixed Martial position.
  The mixed combat position is a proportional position and is suitable for moving into the Counterboy position against the First, Second, Third, Fourth combat positions. Also here you can use a high position form, for example, to reject a blow in the Third position - outward or in the inner part, then you need to take the fourth battle position. Thus, the enemy will not be able to free himself, which is very important for striking. In this situation, it is harmful to perform direct movements, they can be fatal. If you do not want to be stabbed, you can find your way, how to change the shape, and then continue fencing. In this case, it is better to do everything in order to maintain a favorable position without any restrictions, also find other convenient moments, strike with the attack in any closer open part of the opponent's body.
  This Mixed martial position allowed Alfieri to end all fights with a victory, so he preferred to use it more often than most others, used for protection and for striking the opponent. In addition, the author examined the main types of weapons that were most used at that time, considered separately the features of their use, principles and true purpose, their observations and conclusions from practice. The weapons in question are: a sword, a dagger, a dropon, a kapa, a targa, a broker, namely in a treatise such topics as:
  First part:
  Basic principles of fencing.
  On the formation of the knight.
  On the forms of art.
  Methods of determining the shape.
  About time in art.
  On the combat positions.
  About moving the body and steps.
  On the features of the first and second combat positions.
  About the Third and Fourth Combat Positions and their advantages.
  On deviations and their varieties.
  About feints.
  How can you understand the nature and art of the enemy.
  What you ne
caption: Parry and strike simultaneously. Francesco Alfieri[5]
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