Rapier

During the third session, we reviewed the leaning exercises, the well-ordered firm-footed lunge, three of the guards (ignoring prima for now), and finding the opponent’s sword on the inside line New material this week was focused on gaining on the…

I’ve started working with two newer fencers at practice on Italian rapier, following, essentially, the approach of Devon Boorman of Academy Duello. Yesterday was our second session. During the first session, a few weeks ago, we worked on some leaning…