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ITALIAN STILETTO
ROOM: TBA
INSTRUCTOR: James
Loriega
DESCRIPTION:
STILETTO (1.5 Hrs)
Course
Description:
Throughout its dark history the stiletto has been a weapon more traditionally associated with killing than with fighting. The principal feature of the weapon’s needle-like design was its ability to penetrate an opponent’s anatomy and pierce his vital organs. The terms connected with the weapon leave little doubt as to its intended function. One special stiletto design was known as a misericordia, or merciful dagger[1], used to put a defeated and dying opponent out of his misery.
First recorded around the 15th century, the stilletto remained popular throughout the 17th century in southern Europe and the Mediterranean, particularly Italy, where they were very common. As dueling became less common and society became more “civilized,” stiletti grew smaller and simpler in size. The outlawing of dueling in the 19th century led to the final development of the folding stiletto, which could be kept in the pocket and carried out of sight.
Content Outline:
- Carry Modes
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Gripping
Methods
- Applications
§ Seven Targets
- Bracing
§ Forward Grip Drills
§ Rear Thrusts Drill
§ Reverse Grip Drills
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Training
Methods
Participants are advised to bring their own stiletto in sheaths for solo accessing drills. Stiletto trainers will be available for close-quarter practice and partner work.