Espada y Daga – Sword & Knife
Espada y Daga involves edged weapons training were the margin for error is minimal with precise footwork becoming essential; the characteristics of the weapon need to be understood for it to be an effective implement.
There are several training methods taught which involve all aspects as below
- The role of the Daga
- Effective blocking and parrying
- Effective multiple zoning footwork
- Effective disarming
- Effective countering to an attack
- Effective combative follow up combinations
- Amara with intermittent Daga strikes
