System Highlight: Zack Wylde (1711)

Posted on by Richard Cullinan

A quick introduction of Zach Wylde’s The English Master of Defence from 1711. What is remarkable about this particular fencing master’s manual is his emphasis of being a well rounded fencer, wherein he covers smallsword, broadsword, quarter-staff, and wrestling. 

For this reason he has become a favourite text for Provost Matthew Boyd, head instructor for our Launceston and Longford branches. Matt has put together this excellent series of videos discussing different aspects of Wylde’s fencing system.

An introduction Zack Wylde’s manual of 1711
An in depth explanation of one of the critical broadsword drills from Zach Wylde’s manual of 1711
An in depth look at the quarterstaff method described by Zach Wylde in his manual of 1711.
A close look at how we hold the sword according to Zach Wylde (1711).
Critical concepts for understanding swordsmanship according to Zach Wylde (1711).

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