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>>>The Humboldt State University Fencing Club in Arcata California will
>>>host a smallsword workshop January 10, 11 and 12, taught by Maestro
>>>Jeannette Acosta Martinez. This workshop will serve as an
>>>introduction to the technique and theory of French smallsword, the
>>>last form of the sword to be worn as part of civilian dress for self-
>>>defense as well as for duelling. While the French system of
>>>smallsword fencing in many ways resembles the systems of French foil
>>>which came after, the application of theory and technique differs
>>>from the later foil.
>>>
>>>Smallsword includes techniques such as; attacks on the pass, use of
>>>the left hand, flanconnade, opposition, disarms and close-quarters
>>>combat, as well as methods for dealing with opponents using other
>>>weapons, such as rapiers and backswords.
>>>
>>>We will be training from 10am to 4pm every day. Register early to
>>>receive the discount rate! Before December 30th the price of the
>>>workshop is $165, and after December 30th the price is $215 per person.
>>>
>>>Please register early to reserve your space.
>>>
>>>Contact Antone Blair by email sildar1@... or call (707)
>>>826-0573.
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