Visiting the Salle d’Armes Coudurier, the Oldest Fencing School in Paris
I recently went back to Paris to celebrate my 40th birthday. While there, I swung by the Salle d’Armes Coudurier, the oldest fencing salle in the city, for a few nights of traditional French fencing.
Taking a Marcelli Rapier & Dagger Lesson with Maestro David Coblentz
At RASP 2023, I took a fantastic lesson with Maestro David Coblentz on Francesco Antonio Marcelli's rapier & dagger. Marcelli was a Southern Italian (Neapolitan) fencing master in the latter-half of the 17th Century.
Comparing Alfieri’s & Fabris’s Rapier & Cloak Guards
To cap off Cloaktober, we do a quick comparison of Alfieri's and Fabris's sword & cloak guards.
Approaching Misura Stretta
So you've found yourself in Misura Stretta... now what?
Approaching Misura Larga
In this blog post, we explore the tactical options you have once in Misura Larga (according to the True Fight).
Approaching ‘Misura Larghissima’ or ‘That Space Between Out of Measure & Your Lunge’
Although Misura Larghissima is an ahistorical fencing term, it's still a useful teaching & training tool for rapier fighters.
How to Improve Your Rapier Feints Without a Partner
Feints are a challenging & difficult aspect of rapier. Here's how you can improve the technical side of your feints without a training partner.
Regarding the Basics of Measure in Rapier & Approaching from Out of Measure
Measure is a foundational principle of the Italian fencing system. Here's an overview of Misura, plus approaching from Out of Measure.
Approaching the Four Temperaments of a Fencer
According to the late-Renaissance Italian fencing masters, there are four temperaments of rapier fencers. Here's how to defeat each.
On the Properties & Uses of Guardia Quarta
Quarta (fourth guard) is the only guard to protect the inside line, but there are variations. Here's more about the guard & sample plays.
On the Properties & Uses of Guardia Terza
Terza (third guard) is often the default guard for Italian rapierists but it's use goes beyond just standing on-guard.
Optimizing Your Outfit for Online Rapier Coaching
Teaching rapier (or any fencing) online? What you wear can make a big difference in the visual info your students get.