Rules for Dueling

Rules for Dueling

Dueling with a Sword

 In dueling with a sword the swords are measured in the same length. The oponents must throw off their coats in order to duel. A handkerchief can be wrapped around the hand but the end can not be loose because the opponent's sword can get trapped in it. The dueler can not grab the opponent's sword with the free hand. Sometimes the dueler's hand is tied behind their back. The duelers can move around while dueling. When one is wounded the duel is stopped. When the dueler raises his sword and cries "stop" then that is the signal to stop the duel.

Dueling with a Sabre

In dueling with a sabre, The opponents are standing one foot away from the sabre-points. These duels are fought with gloves, otherwise a handkerchief can be worn with no hanging ends. These duels are ended when on the first blood loss.

Dueling with a Shield and Buckler

In dueling with a shield and a buckler, the duelers would us the buckler which was like a shield to force their enemy's blow away. A shield is blocking the enemy's blow. A buckler is a small shield that is used to block enemy attack in a special way. It is not used to only block but force the enemy's hit away. It is also used to strike the enemy and even trap them. This is not good way to deflect large projectiles.

Sources: http://www.classicalfencing.com/articles/DuelswiththeSword.php
http://www.thortrains.com/getright/drillbuckler.htm