Picking an Assault with Someone Not Your Own Size

By |2022-01-30T13:38:10-05:00January 30, 2022|Historical Fencing|

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.

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4 Riposte Options for Rapier [Dui Tempi Edition]

By |2022-01-22T21:59:44-05:00January 21, 2022|Historical Fencing, Partner Drills & Exercises|

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.

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Get Back to Fencing Basics with This Level 2 Option Drill

By |2021-12-27T14:30:48-05:00May 28, 2021|Historical Fencing, Partner Drills & Exercises|

Here's a super simple, level-2 option drill to improve your tactical decision making skills.

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The Master Players: Overview of 16th & 17th Century French Fencing & Dueling Culture

By |2021-12-23T20:00:54-05:00March 25, 2021|Historical Fencing, History|

This video presentation gives a general overview of French fencing & dueling culture in the 16th and 17th Centuries.

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Approaching ‘Misura Larghissima’ or ‘That Space Between Out of Measure & Your Lunge’

By |2021-12-27T14:40:22-05:00December 10, 2020|Historical Fencing|

Although Misura Larghissima is an ahistorical fencing term, it's still a useful teaching & training tool for rapier fighters.

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