Schola Saint George

Like the first and second modules, the fourth module of Schola training is a knowledge level that attempts to present concepts behind Fiore's close play--zogho stretto. Students seeking recognition for the completion fo this level must demonstrate basic falling and locking skills (the tre ligadure), know the fundamental daga counters, and all of Fiore's zogho stretto plays for the sword in two hands. As this is a knowledge level, students must be able to demonstrate safety in falling and in zogho stretto play.

Students working through the module should focus on:

1. the Art of the Zugadore (Colin Hatcher's falling module, How to Fall Safely)
2. the tre ligadure, or ligadura soprana, ligadure mezana, ligadura sottana
3. Concept of presa imperfetta vs presa perfetta
4. Disarms: Tor di daga, tor di spada
5. Fiore's zogho stretto plays for the spada a due mani