Improving Tactical Decision Making with a Random Cues Drill
One of the keys to improving a fencer is making the drills feel closer to a real bout. This “random cues” drill is a nice step in that direction. It’s like a very unstructured option drill.
Picking an Assault with Someone Not Your Own Size
Not all tactics are created equal. This online workshop covers historical tactics for approaching opponents who are taller, shorter, strong and weaker than you -- plus a bonus faster fencer.
4 Riposte Options for Rapier [Dui Tempi Edition]
You've parried your opponent but every time you try to riposte, your shot doesn't land or they counter-parry it. Why is that? It could be you're choosing the wrong riposte action for the job. This post & video goes over four basic blade actions depending on the tactical situation required.
Revisiting Plate VIII of Alfieri’s ‘La Scherma’
Another fencer's interpretation on Alfieri's Plate 8.
A TALE OF TWO TRANSLATIONS: Looking at Chapter VIII of Alfieri’s ‘La Scherma’
At a recent SCA Arts & Science event, I demonstrated how two different Alfieri translations present very different play interpretations.
Text for Mistress Eva Woderose’s Provost Contract
Here's the text for my SCA Provost contract, based off of English & French Renaissance fencing ordinances and traditions.
Who Were the ‘Enfants Perdus’?
Who were the French 'enfant perdus' -- aka the 'lost children'? We look at the poor souls doomed to die during 17th Century battles.
On Rapier Tournament Headspace
Just a quick blog post on head space for rapier tournaments and my approach.
The Low Line Attack With a Void (VIDEO)
Who doesn't love a good low-line void, amiright?
King’s & Queen’s Rapier Champs Recap: 2018 edition
A look back at my 2018 SCA East Kingdom King's & Queen's Rapier Championship tournament victory.
So What Did The King’s Musketeers’ Uniforms Look Like? [1622-1660]
With a new Three Musketeers film dropping every decade, we've seen a lot of variations of their uniform. But what exactly did the Musketeers uniforms look like?
PENNSIC: My Chevau-léger Outfit
Back from Pennsic and working on some new research projects that I'm hoping to release soon. Until then, I wanted to show off my Opening Ceremonies outfit from the event -- a 17th Century French chevau légers.