About Justin Aucoin

Justin Aucoin is a swashbuckler, coach, author, and personal trainer. He’s the founder of Boston Academie d’Armes, a hybrid in-person/online fencing school for HEMA & SCA historical fencers, with a focus on Italian & French rapier. He’s also a *huge* Three Musketeers fan. ⚔️⚜️⚜️⚔️
Swashbuckler. Coach. Author.

SCA MoD’s talk about How to ‘Get Gud’ in SCA Rapier Fencing

By |2021-12-23T20:11:07-05:00July 1, 2020|SCA|

Justin and five other SCA Masters of Defense talked about how to “get gud” in rapier fencing, plus tips for improving your fencing during COVID.

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VIDEO: Know Your Enemy: Understanding the Nature & Art of Your Opponent

By |2021-12-23T20:12:30-05:00May 27, 2020|Historical Fencing|

Not every tactic works against every type of opponent and the quicker we can analyze your opponent's Art (skill & techniques) and Nature (personality & tendencies), the more effective we'll be in combat.

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Simple Rapier Drill to Do with Minimal Space & No Sword

By |2021-12-27T14:57:14-05:00April 24, 2020|Historical Fencing, Solo Drills & Exercises|

If you're lacking room at home, try this tennis ball fencing lunge drill. Perfect for historical fencers focused on rapier & smallsword.

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Making Rapier Drills Better, Episode 1: The Wall Stabbing Drill

By |2021-12-27T14:58:29-05:00April 8, 2020|Historical Fencing, Solo Drills & Exercises|

Stabbing a wall is a popular new rapier fencer drill, but it can be more useful by shifting the focus onto practicing measure.

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