Two is better than one - the reinforced block.

The Stronger Fortess, From the Ghetty Text

So, we see this idea in the Flos Battaglia several times, it must have been worth it, as good ole' Fiore does not repeat himself all that often.

Here, more than any other anti-dagger action, we are bringing up a shield. now, in harness, this quite literal. The metal case on our arms protects us. But even with out a hard shell, this action is useful.

It helps us wedge off the space more strongly, separating our foe from his/her weapon and getting us in a position to go after either the weapon or the wielder. Fiore indicates the weapon is best to go after, as that is the thing that will kill you. You can enter into any play of the first remedy, and even some wrestling, if you have a mind to stay in close.

It also gives us more leverage against larger weapons like spears and lets us break the strikes of foe far stronger than we may be.

It is, however, easily countered. So, if you use this tactic, don't over play your hand, as your foes may counter it as we show in the second video clip.


Clip one

https://youtu.be/Y1SLTzINNiA

Clip two
https://youtu.be/tGxqAmPUy9s