I have compiled a list of the seven wards plus three others in the sword and shield book. The appropriate stance and counters to those wards are listed below each ward. At the end of the list of wards, I have included original photos of the wards with corresponding numbers. So for all those Medieval Sword and Shield fans, here you go! The swords in the background are a couple of mine, on the Left is an Albion Squire, to the Right is the Squire line 13th C. Knightly.
Enjoy, Brandon

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Thank you.

Thanks Chad, I was thinking about asking you if I posted it right. What do you think of my compilation?

This is a very nice quick reference resource! This is very helpful, thank you for taking the time to put this together to share with us!

-James

Here is the list of counters all but Left Cover. I couldn't find a good photo for that one. The order of the counters follows my list for Wards starting with the Underarm counter. After I placed them in order for appropriate counters to the underarm ward, I listed the remaining counters in order of the following wards. Hope you enjoy the guide!

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Nice work Brandon. I see you're using our book. Do you have a copy of Spada II which includes a paper updating the material in Medieval Sword and Shield? It's well worth a look if you're serious about the system.

Cheers
Stephen

Dear Brandon,

I've changed and added a bunch of stuff. I've changed the way we interpret some of the guard positions - in some cases the artwork was ambiguous, in other cases we just got it wrong. Some of the changes have minor implications for technique, some have major implications. I've changed some techniques (most notably the change of sword) for a variety of reasons. I also present the choices that are available to you at each stage of the fight in what I think is a much clearer way. None of our basic ideas on the principles of the system have needed changing. In fact every re-interpretation has made our version of I.33 simpler and more systematic.

Basically it's the result of two more years of looking at the system and also of two more years of other people looking at our interpretation of the system and asking useful questions.

Cheers
Stephen

I got Sword and Shield for christmas and its great! I am trying to actually learn to fight with a sword and buckler so I suppose I will need to get Spada II to go along with it. With Stephen's book and Brandon's quick guides the learning process is really starting off great! Thanks Stephen and Brandon!

-James

Actually according to Medieval Sword and Shield Left cover looks like the crutch position with the buckler passed under the sword arm with the point downwards and the right foot forward. This leaves the left hand open for attack. For more information look at pages 173 to to 179 in the Medieval Sword and Shield. The counter that looks like half shield only with the buckler under the sword arm, is Right Cover. On the picture I listed he is holding it quite high.

I picked up Spada II yesterday. I haven't had a chance to read much of it, but I did flip through. The changes to interpertation of I.33 are very interesting. I especially noticed that the reinterpertation of the Priest's Special Longpoint seems like it would have a major difference on how it is employed. I would recomend picking it up.

The article on the reality of sword wounds also looks like it will be very enlightening, as well.

-Grey

Thanks for the tips Stephen and Grey. I have a copy of Spada II http://www.myArmoury.com/books/item.php?ASIN=1891448358 in the mail, and on its way. Sure will be fun to read it. Thanks again, Brandon

I would second Greyson concerning the Priest's Special Longpoint. I got Spada II for Christmas and found this new interpretation very interesting. :) The article made a lot things clearer.

The other articles are very worth reading too. I specially liked the article on the effect of puncturing wounds and the one concerning the partisan (now I just have to get two of them from A&A... :lol: ).

Edit : Those pics would made good posters too hang on the walls of a training room.

Thanks for the info. Hugo. I can't wait to get my own copy and see what Stephen has added. I am sure it will be fun to read. I love learning the true method behind sword fighting madness.

Does anybody have any videos of them practicing the I.33? Also has anyone seen Hammaborg equipment they use? http://www.hammaborg.de/en/ausruestung/start.php there is a link to their website. I am trying to find out a fairly inexpensive way to find gear, and start a small fencing group. I like the fast pace style of the Hammaborg boys. I would appreciate any advice with someone with experience. I have Medieval Sword and Shield by Steven Hand as well as Spada 2, but am looking for some videos to see some techniques practiced.

Any help would be great, thanks, Brandon

Thanks! :D That's really cool

Well I've got Spada I, Spada II, and Medieval Sword and Shield :p
But I concur with the before mentioned comments.
And I too thinks that (in a higher resolution) that'd make a sweet poster full stop. :lol: