Learning Fiore De Liberi

This exercise emphasizes correct footwork and using it to control measure. Both students start at Gioco Stretto, in Posta Breve. Both move at the same time, with about 2 seconds in between each move. The idea is to be able to tag your opponent with a thrust or cut from Breve, without being touched in turn. If either student moves incorrectly, or out of short ward, then that student loses.

The 2 second lag between movements is to give the students time to think about what they're going to do next, as well the instructor time to make sure that everyone is still correct. As students increase in their skills, you can reduce the time as well, increasing the difficulty.