How to use a Gladius in RL???

[Mythra]

[QUOTE=k_raso;1940815]A good movement is to push the opponent with the shield, and while the guy is locked on your shield, cut the tendons behind the knee, which will make the opponent to fall on the ground, ripe for a final hit. QUOTE]

Kraso right ...The majority of the blows were initially carried on the level of the legs. The shield was slightly raised, the opponent push, then the blow was carried. Thereafter its leave room to your imagination. Trusting or slashing I don’t now but you must note that the techniques of roman combat like those of Greek supposed a combat in formation. Regarding the one on one fighting, those who refer you to the engagements in the arena surely proposed a good track for an answer.

[Philippus Flavius Homovallumus]

Sorry, yes, I meant horizontal, it was late at night and I was tired. Although, one example of a vertical grip has been found. Mind, shield designs in the Roman Army were a lot more varried than is often thought.