Godinho - Dos Espadas - Regla IX

Godinho’s ninth rule in the Double Sword section of his “Arte de Esgrima“ (1599). Ninth rule is about keeping opponents at bay when surrounded at a junction between four streets. Includes a variant for switching rythm and attention, and also Godinho’s recommended way of getting out of the junction. Featuring Moncho Varela as the double sword practicioner of Academia da Espada, and his twin blades as his weapons of choice. Music: Segréis de Lisboa - Puestos están de frente (Miguel Leitão de Andrade)