Before the rise of bureaucratically organized fencing competition in the late
19th century, which culimated in Camille Prevost's FIE rules, fencing was
characterized by highly diverse regional styles and practices.?
Compeititon-based rules are not engraved in stone.? We have argued that they are
designed for fencing as a mass sport and in the expectation that as a result
fencers will not achieve the demands of fencing theory (the fault, dear Brutus,
is not just in the scoring light, with apologies to Shakespeare's Cassius, but
in ourselves).? KFS thinks that this historical diversity should be recovered
and that doing so would greatly enrich fencing today.? A? group in Passau, in a
region heavily influenced by Italian tradition in more than just fencing,?and
with which we are very familiar and greatly respect, has posted rules for its
classical program derived from Neapolitan tradition and the work of Parise.? Our
protocols or rules, working backing through French masters before the age of
organized competition and ultimately seeking a unified fencing theory, converge
with theirs in seeking to restore the controlled lethality of the duel.?
However, KFS endorses and will support them and their master in their endeavor,
and?follow their rules when we fence with them in Passau. The?page is in
German.?? In the near future we hope--with their permission--to translate it and
post both versions on our website.? However, here is a link:?
http://www.raczka.homepage.t-online.de/FechtNdb.html?



Bill Leckie
Klassisches Fechten Soest
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