Hello, Many of you have been waiting a long time for the latest books from Chivalry Bookshelf. SPADA http://www.chivalrybookshelf.com/titles/spada/spada.htm, ...
Stephen Hand
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Feb 4, 2003 2:18 am
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Hi guys, I've noticed that a couple of links in my last e-mail were incorrect. The SPADA link gained a comma and should be ...
Stephen Hand
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Feb 4, 2003 1:13 pm
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I am new to the list and I am interested in others opinions of the book, 'By the Sword.' Thank you, A.Bustillo...
There was a bit of controversy on this book, which is not of itself a problem at all. I tremendously enjoyed the book, as did a number of others. From the ...
Hi, I was initially enraged by this book because the first two chapters perpetuate all the worst myths about medieval and renaissance fencing, myths that I...
Stephen Hand
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Feb 5, 2003 3:21 pm
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Hi, there, I just signed onto this forum, and am very glad to have found this resource! I have studied classical fencing(though I didn't know to call it that)...
Hi I have just joined the list and live in the UK. My background is modern fencing, having fenced for about 14 years, but I want to practice classical fencing....
Hello all, I recently discovered this web group, and let me say that reading some of your posts have at the very least widen my horizons, in regards to...
At 06:40 AM 2/7/2003 +0000, "seannewt0n <seannewt0n@...>" ... The smallsword is held like a smallsword, not like a sabre. That the smallsword is commonly...
Hello, After making some really exciting new additions, the web site for the 4th annual International Swordfighting and Martial Arts Convention is up and can...
Redwood Rapier Camp 2003 July 13-19 in Arcata, California The Humboldt State University Fencing Club and Martinez Academy of Arms are proud to announce that...
Antone Blair
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Feb 11, 2003 2:28 pm
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... Here! Here! I would add to Kim's comments that the smallsword is commonly held in tierce if one studies the French school (the predominant European theory...
Dear readers, I'm proud to announce the 4th International FISAS Meeting of Historical & Classical Fencing "Memoriale Manuela Lecchi". On the 25th, 26th, 27th...
... Announcing: The 1st St. Patrick’s Day Single Stick Tournament and Assault at Arms Sunday March 16th at 10 Am. Winding River Karate School 333 Front...
Announcing: The March Cadet and Junior Classical Foil tournament Sunday March 30th at 10 Am. Tri Cities Academy of the Sword Winding River Karate School 333...
Does anyone know who Camillo Agrippa’s fencing instructor was? If so, what is the source of the information? Thanks. ===== Even if you're on the right track,...
Hi Bill-- I've checked three sources for info about who may have been Camillo Agrippa's Fencing Master ("Schools & Masters of Fence" - E. Castle, "The Sword &...
Hi..... I've learned this about Aggrippa training.... quite right he was an architect by trade.... he appearantly published three other books on various...
GREETINGS TO ALL WHO ENJOY CLASSICAL AND HISTORICAL FENCING. I HAD TO PASS ON THIS LITTLE NOTE. MY GOD! DID WE HERE IN MILWAUKEE HAVE A WEEKEND! WE WERE...
Ummmm.... does that mean your coming to Ashland, OR for the Destreza seminar on April 5th and 6th. There is still class space available for anyone interested -...
... While I probably would have phrased it a bit differently, I heartily agree with the sentiment; until I took a class from him, I had no idea what I'd been...
Antone Blair
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Mar 14, 2003 3:55 am
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http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EuroStickFight For discussion of the indigenous stick-fencing styles of Europe, including Jogo do Pau, Juego del Palo, la baton,...
Can anyone confirm that Spanish sabre fencing systems of the 1800s included the use of the segno-type diagram for illustrating angles of attacks and defence?...
For those who might be interested: The Tri Cities Academy of the Sword is pleased to Announce: The 1st Classical Italian Sabre Tournament and Seminar Sunday...
Greetings to all that are on the list! My name is Henry Walker, I have been lurking on the edge of the list for quite some time now. I must say that I am...
Henry Walker
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Mar 26, 2003 3:56 am
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Since publishing and academia are kinda up my alley, I'll see if I can answer you: Assuming your thesis is article-length, and not book-length (which is a ...
Ken Mondschein
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Mar 26, 2003 5:20 am
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Hey all, Just spent a sick day putting up pictures of the Spring Invitational Tournament that took place last Saturday in St. Louis, and thought that others on...
Patrick Thanks for posting those pictures. I wish that our school had the funds to send a team. Though we are continuing to grow and as our finances get ...