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Having been drawn to warlike acts and things by my earnest spirit, devoid of all cowardice, since my firstthriving years, as time progressed I grew in strength and knowledge I went, through hard work, to learn something of the art, its style and skills, regarding the aforementioned warlike acts and things. Such as how to play with the sword, lance, dagger and axe.
 
Having been drawn to warlike acts and things by my earnest spirit, devoid of all cowardice, since my firstthriving years, as time progressed I grew in strength and knowledge I went, through hard work, to learn something of the art, its style and skills, regarding the aforementioned warlike acts and things. Such as how to play with the sword, lance, dagger and axe.
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So that everyone of a generous spirit will see this, my little work, as a jewel and a treasure, recording it in his inner heart, so in this way this useful art and doctrine will not fall into the hands of uncouth men and those of low-born condition.
 
So that everyone of a generous spirit will see this, my little work, as a jewel and a treasure, recording it in his inner heart, so in this way this useful art and doctrine will not fall into the hands of uncouth men and those of low-born condition.
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And because the various animals, lacking reason,have natural gifts, without any of the knowledge of man (who lacks such natural bodily gifts). So instead of naturally occurring weapons, to make up for the lack of the aforesaid weapons, nature gives man hands. So to those that lack natural weapons she gives the virtue of intelligence and thought. So those that have natural weapons cannot acquire more weapons. So those that lack natural weaponry can better make use of all weapons, natural or otherwise.
 
And because the various animals, lacking reason,have natural gifts, without any of the knowledge of man (who lacks such natural bodily gifts). So instead of naturally occurring weapons, to make up for the lack of the aforesaid weapons, nature gives man hands. So to those that lack natural weapons she gives the virtue of intelligence and thought. So those that have natural weapons cannot acquire more weapons. So those that lack natural weaponry can better make use of all weapons, natural or otherwise.
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Just to expand on my previous point. Cleverness overcomes strength. And what is greater still and almost incredible: ''sapiens dominabitur astris''. An art that conquers all, and dominates anyone who wouldfight you or stand against you, is born from the afore said cleverness and other piercing thinking. And not just one man against another, but also a method and the possibility is born for one man to overcome many people. And not only is shown the way and theory of combating the adversary, and to defend yourself against him, but also is taught advice on how to take the weapon from his hand.
 
Just to expand on my previous point. Cleverness overcomes strength. And what is greater still and almost incredible: ''sapiens dominabitur astris''. An art that conquers all, and dominates anyone who wouldfight you or stand against you, is born from the afore said cleverness and other piercing thinking. And not just one man against another, but also a method and the possibility is born for one man to overcome many people. And not only is shown the way and theory of combating the adversary, and to defend yourself against him, but also is taught advice on how to take the weapon from his hand.
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And in this book written by me I describe a properly organised theory and practice of this art, with examples illustrated with various figures, so anyone new to the art can understand and know how to fight,and by which tricks and vigour he expels, beats aside those of opponents and enemies. I have only included in the aforesaid book the good and true doctrine, which I have received from the most perfect masters, with great pains, and efforts, and vigils. And I have also included things that I have discovered and often tested.
 
And in this book written by me I describe a properly organised theory and practice of this art, with examples illustrated with various figures, so anyone new to the art can understand and know how to fight,and by which tricks and vigour he expels, beats aside those of opponents and enemies. I have only included in the aforesaid book the good and true doctrine, which I have received from the most perfect masters, with great pains, and efforts, and vigils. And I have also included things that I have discovered and often tested.
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as every backhand finds its fore,
 
as every backhand finds its fore,
 
Counter by counter without end.</poem>
 
Counter by counter without end.</poem>
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She gave me wealth, and as it happened to me,
 
She gave me wealth, and as it happened to me,
 
So it will be for those in whom we find this virtue.</poem>
 
So it will be for those in whom we find this virtue.</poem>
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<poem>As you will hear in my text.</poem>
 
<poem>As you will hear in my text.</poem>
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The Rota that come up from below,
 
The Rota that come up from below,
 
And with the fendente warms our cheeks.</poem>
 
And with the fendente warms our cheeks.</poem>
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<poem>Heavy arms do not go quickly to the step,
 
<poem>Heavy arms do not go quickly to the step,
 
Light ones go and come like an arrow in a bow.</poem>
 
Light ones go and come like an arrow in a bow.</poem>
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And make war with shorter movements.
 
And make war with shorter movements.
 
And neither can anyone throw you to the ground.</poem>
 
And neither can anyone throw you to the ground.</poem>
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Hammering his moustache with your pommel,
 
Hammering his moustache with your pommel,
 
Being very wary that hindrance does not grab you.</poem>
 
Being very wary that hindrance does not grab you.</poem>
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Thus your shoulder should move,
 
Thus your shoulder should move,
 
Sending your sword out to hunt.</poem>
 
Sending your sword out to hunt.</poem>
 
<poem>The right hand should be prudent,
 
Bold and deadly as a serpent.</poem>
 
  
 
<poem>I am a ram, always on the lookout,
 
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Always parry when there is an answer.</poem>
 
Always parry when there is an answer.</poem>
  
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<poem>The eye with the heart should be alert,
 
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The heart must be foresightful,
 
The heart must be foresightful,
 
That expects shame and honour.</poem>
 
That expects shame and honour.</poem>
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Not those of the mezo tempo, they remain in a knot.</poem>
 
Not those of the mezo tempo, they remain in a knot.</poem>
 
<poem>We are the fendenti and we start the fight,
 
Breaking the teeth in our direct way.</poem>
 
  
 
<poem>I am the rota and I often turn,
 
<poem>I am the rota and I often turn,
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<poem>We are the volante, always crossing,
 
<poem>We are the volante, always crossing,
 
From the knee up we go destroying.</poem>
 
From the knee up we go destroying.</poem>
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Breaking the teeth in our direct way.</poem>
  
 
<poem>I am the thrust, dangerous and quick,
 
<poem>I am the thrust, dangerous and quick,
 
Mistress of the other blows.</poem>
 
Mistress of the other blows.</poem>
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Philippo di Vadi Pisano
Born 1425
Pisa, Italy
Died 1501
Urbino, Italy (?)
Occupation Fencing master
Nationality Pisa, Italy
Ethnicity Ligurian
Citizenship Pisan
Patron Guidobaldo da Montefeltro
Influences Fiore de'i Liberi
Genres Fencing manual
Language
Notable work(s) De Arte Gladiatoria Dimicandi
Manuscript(s)
First printed
english edition
Porzio and Mele, 2002
Concordance by Michael Chidester

Philippo di Vadi Pisano was a 15th century Italian fencing master. His name signifies that he was born in Pisa, a city in northern Italy, but little else can be said with certainty about the life of this master. It may be that he was the same Philippo Vadi who was governor of Reggio under the marquisette of Leonello d’Este and later, from 1452 to 1470, counselor to Borso d’Este, Duke of Ferrara.[1] Some time after this, Vadi composed a treatise on fencing entitled De Arte Gladiatoria Dimicandi ("On the Art of Swordsmanship"); it was dedicated to Guidobaldo da Montefeltro, Duke of Urbino,[2] and gifted to him between 1482 and 1487,[3] but while this may indicate that he served the duke after leaving Ferrara, there is no record of a Master Vadi being attached to the ducal court.

Vadi was probably an initiate of the tradition of Fiore de’i Liberi, as both his teachings and the format of his treatise closely resemble those of the earlier master. As both Leonello and Borso were sons of Niccolò III d’Este, owner of two copies of Fiore's treatise Fior di Battaglia, Vadi would have had ample opportunity to study his writings.

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  1. For an alternative theory as to the identity of Philippo di Vadi, see Greg Mele. "Interesting information on the Vadi family (Philippo Vadi)". HEMA Alliance Forum. 06 June 2012. Retrieved 09 October 2012.
  2. Vadi, Philippo di. De Arte Gladiatoria Dimicandi [manuscript]. Codex 1324. Rome, Italy: Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale di Roma, 1480s.
  3. Rubboli, Marco and Cesari, Luca. The Knightly Art of Combat of Filippo Vadi. Document circulated online.
  4. Erased.