If I may, to save duplicate explanations, let me referee you to two parallel discussion threads on other fora.
1.) Texas Gulf Coast Fencing Forum

2.) Sword Forum International

Today 09:20 AM - permalinkschlager7
Are you referring to the clip that includes Aldo Nadi?

Yes.

In the vintage fencing clips, there is a clip that shows fencing with a smaller blade in the off weapon hand. I am guessing that this is some form of Italian rapier fencing. Do you know the correct name for this type of fencing. It is so fluid and beautiful.

Downtown (aka Jim)

Please find me more Nadi vids!! I wanna see how they really used the Italian Grip.

FF

Thanks. I'll put you on distro when I get it typed into the computer (am 3/4 of the way through!)

John,

I need to talk to you about a book I am editing for someone I met here. It is called "Staged Combat for Drama and Dance". I'd like your input on it once I get it typed.

I saw in my User CP that you have a friend request. This is something new to me as I haven't been active on Fencing.net since 2004. I've made two meets since finding out about the Clear Lake event. Things are rusty, but everything appears to still work. I am looking forward to seeing everyone next week.