La Verdadera Destreza Volume 1: The Basic Course in the Spanish Art of Fencing in the 17. Century Paperback – March 3, 2026

The Legacy of Francisco Lórenz de Rada: A Reconstruction of the Legendary Spanish School of Fencing.La Verdadera Destreza is the highly sophisticated Spanish fencing system of the late 16th and 17th centuries. Defined as the "True Art," it treats fencing as a rational science rooted in geometric and philosophical principles.This first volume of a three-part comprehensive series provides a systematic introduction to the system, covering Chapters 1 to 13 of Book III of Francisco Lórenz de Rada’s Nobleza de la Espada. The work conveys the mathematical philosophy, precise footwork, and fundamental techniques along with their application. Thus, this volume establishes the essential foundation for the study of the entire system.To support practical implementation, every technique described in the book is provided with a QR code leading directly to a video demonstration. This allows for a precise comparison between the historical text and dynamic movement.Highlights of the work:Source-oriented: Closely following the original 17th-century text.Interactive: QR links to video demonstrations of all techniques and exercises.Systematic: From theoretical foundations to the first core techniques.Complete: The first part of a comprehensive trilogy on the Spanish School.A profound work for the serious study of the Spanish art of fencing and an indispensable contribution to the understanding of Nobleza de la Espada. Read more