I came across this: http://www.cinetecadibologna.it/archiviofilm/schede/assaltofatale.htm which appears to be a note of a film made in 1913 with the title "The...
A request for info on fencing schools, classical style, in the vicinity of Daytona, Florida or perhaps in the Orlando or Gainsville areas. thank you. A....
There's a film with Greco on the British Pathe Web site. There was also a duel before Fox cameramen in the '20s. ... -- Ken Mondschein www.corporatemofo.com...
Ken Mondschein
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May 3, 2003 12:34 pm
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Ladies and gentlemen, I would greatly appreciate information regarding whether there are any groups or individuals practicing good classical or historical ...
Antone Blair
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May 5, 2003 2:56 am
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The Association for Historical Fencing is pleased to announce a weekend of Sword and Buckler according to Manuscript 1.33, the oldest known fencing treatise,...
Yes, that's right, you need to put your registration in the mail today to get the lower price; as long as it's postmarked May 13 you save money. The choice is...
Antone Blair
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May 13, 2003 5:03 am
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Greetings, This is a broadcast message for Classical Fencers. You may know me, Chris French, 15 year Fencing student of Maestra Jeanne Thompson; at your...
I am looking for a classical fencing instructor in the Mobile, Alabama area. If anyone can help please let me know. I have only had a few lessons, and there's...
Gaye Hadley
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May 17, 2003 2:09 am
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July 19-20, 2003 Denver, Colorado Mr. Christian Tobler, author of "Secrets of German Medieval Swordsmanship" will be teaching a two-day class based on the...
ello All, I want to let you know that the tentative schedule is now posted for the 4th annual International Swordfighting and Martial Arts Convention in...
I am not a fencer, but in researching the subject of dueling I have on several occasions come across the term "shortening the sword." What does it mean? Here...
Open Classical Fencing Tournament - Grand Assault of Arms (July 26-27, 2003, New York City) The Association for Historical Fencing is pleased to announce the...
AHF
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Jun 2, 2003 11:21 pm
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Weekend of Sword and Buckler According to Manuscript I.33 June 14th and 15th, 2003 This is reminder that the deadline for pre-registration by mail is fast ...
AHF
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Jun 2, 2003 11:21 pm
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Hi Paul, i am a teacher of Escrima and a former sportfencer. The rapier is mostly used for stabbing and hence its length useless in infighting. The trick is to...
Wolfgang Abbas, ESCRI...
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Jun 4, 2003 3:16 am
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Do you have any support for this? It was dome with longswords but I have never seen it used in any rapier or smallsword manual. What I have seen in ...
... Swetnam does what seems to be a halfswording in his stuff on single rapier. " Now another fashion is, by holding your left hand upon the blade, and so...
Hi Bob, the method you are describing is an actual foiltechnic a friend of mine is using very effectively. Another version is to bring the foil to a kind of...
Wolfgang Abbas, ESCRI...
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Jun 4, 2003 10:50 pm
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Interesting quote by Zebee! This is a little bit like using the rapier as a bayonet? This could be done with a heavy weapon. (On the other hand, if you are...
Wolfgang Abbas, ESCRI...
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Jun 4, 2003 10:50 pm
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... I've done it using Del Tin Practice and Hanwei Practice rapier. I've tried using the left hand to just add momentum to the parry, stopping your blade by...
... Using a rapier bayonet-style - the botta di paisan (which I probably spelled incorrectly) - is found in Bondi di Mazo, at least. I believe I have seen it...
Ken Mondschein
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Jun 4, 2003 10:50 pm
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Greetings fencers, This is the final reminder that in order to get into rapier camp, I must receive your application BEFORE June 13! That means you need to ...
Antone Blair
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Jun 6, 2003 4:36 am
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Hi, I made one from double wide epee blade, more info http://www.freehomepages.com/bythesword/ If you have ideas be free to tell us. Mika Nuotio....
Pax Per instructions of the Welcome message, a short intro. I'm Ari Adams, have experience only with modern fencing (French style) mostly foil, but have been...
Moving this thread back into public view, in case it is of general interest. M. Martinez regularly presents classes on the Spanish School across the country....
Ari Welcome to the list. If you are interested specifically in classical sabre you might want to try the http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Broadsword_Heavy_Sabre/...
Dear fencers, We have a few exciting new developments regarding the first week-long intensive historical rapier camp of modern times. We are doing everything...
Antone Blair
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Jun 11, 2003 5:30 am
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Hi I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm James Buck, I have been studying with Eddie Floyd in Swordplay Alliance for about 3 1/2 years. Mostly rapier and...
Chris Amberger has graciously sent me a copy of a French manual, published in 1925, detailing drills in rapier and dagger fencing. It was written by Georges...
Hello Everyone-- If anyone out there is like I am, I have experienced some difficulty in getting Italian Foils and, particularly, replacement blades for them....
I recently tried to order a new complete Italian foil through Santelli, and they currently offer only their false ricasso version. Thankfully, they really...
