10d (edited) • Sword Techniques
Coda Lunga - The Long Tail
This video shows a solid use of and attack from Coda Lunga. A risky posta where the sword is held behind you on your strong side (I’m a lefty, keep that in mind when you watch this).
Regardless of handedness, it is used the same way, to draw in your opponent, create false distance (because your sword is behind you, your opponent doesn’t really know your reach and often will walk inside of it). The fencer in black is the one using this technique.
The second strength of Coda Lunga is its power. The farther away the punta (point) of your sword is, the more velocity and power the strike has.
In this video it’s used to draw the opponent in for an attack, and the power will sweep the attack away and cut across the torso.
The catch? It’s slow to reach a target, and far from any weak side attack. Best used when you either know and can sense your opponent, or if your opponent has a particular tell that will allow you to safely use it. If you sense danger, take a step back and switch to punta longa (long point). This will get you out of danger and keep your opponent at a distance at the punta della tua spada (point of your sword).
A great posta for our arsenal, but one to be used cautiously.
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Coda Lunga - The Long Tail
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