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.
A Quick Look at Alfieri’s Rapier & Cloak Guards
Welcome to Cloaktober! Let's examine the basic guards & postures in rapier & cloak, as described by Alfieri.
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.
On the Properties & Uses of Guardia Seconda
Seconda is one of our primary guards for defending & offending on the outside line. Here's a dive into the guard formation, plus some sample plays & uses.
On the Properties & Uses of Guardia Prima
Prima (or first guard) is a rather underutilized guard in the Italian rapier system. Here's more about the guard and some sample uses.
Alfieri 1640: The First Four ‘Natural’ Guards for Single Rapier
We continue our dive into Alfieri's rapier manual by looking at the four "natural" or cardinal guards.
Alfieri 1640: What’s the Deal with ‘Guardia Mista’?
So what exactly is Alfieri's 'guardia mista' or mixed guard? Let's dive down a rabbit hole to see what Alfieri was talking about in his mysterious fifth guard.
Beyond the Basics of Italian Rapier: Fun Footwork with Closed Guards
Give your rapier & dagger game a boost by mixing together this fun fencing footwork and closed guards.
Alfieri 1640: The Sword & the Stance
We kick off our dive into Alfieri's "La Scherma" by looking at how he stands and breaks down the sword.
SCA MoD’s talk about How to ‘Get Gud’ in SCA Rapier Fencing
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.