A ward or guard (translating German Hut "protection") is a defensive position in the German school of swordsmanship. In Royal Armouries Ms. I.33 the concept is rendered as custodia "guard".




John Ward & Boundary Fencing Appledore Vehicle Rally

Wards Fencing

Paul Ward, En garde, on guard, swashbuckler, fencing, duel, sword

Fencing Howard´s Way

Fencing Fencing Mask and Sword Photograph by Paul Ward Fine Art America