English Quarterstaff: Zachary Wylde’s “Throwing the Guards” (1711)

“Throwing the Guards” with the quarterstaff, from Zachary Wylde’s English Master of Defence (published in 1711). A little bit of posing was added, inspired by Captain G. Sinclair of the Black Watch’s account of Wylde’s “salute with the five guards” exercise. Thanks for watching! For more free content: Original text available on Amazon: