I figure that this interview is of interest to this group -- enjoy. Sports of The Times (circa 1972) The Fencing Master, by Robert Lipsyte "Now take this...
Hey, that's great! Can we reprint that? ... -- Ken Mondschein www.corporatemofo.com...
Ken Mondschein
editor@...
Feb 9, 2004 3:45 am
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Excellent find. If you don't mind, may I ask what the date of the Newspaper was that the article appeared in so I mite cite it in the future? - 1. From NY...
Great interview...great article!!! Never had the opportunity to meet the Maestro, but from what I've heard about him, he was the real deal, alright. Regards, ...
The Sacramento Fencing Club presents a seminar in Classical Italian Sabre with Maestro John Sullins on March 14th, 2004 Come join us for a day of instruction...
Thank you for posting the New York Times article on Santelli. There was a two-part profile of Santelli published in the New Yorker (10 January and 17 January...
... To register, send your name, address, phone number, email address, and check for the full price of the seminar to the address below. Register soon; this...
Antone Blair
sildar1@...
Feb 12, 2004 2:28 pm
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Greetings, The Emerald Rose School of Fence will be hosting Tom Leoni for a two day class on Salvator Fabris. Cost for the class will be $100.00 and includes a...
Gentlemen & Ladies, ... I have a question and proposal for discussion. We manufacture fencing rapier blades for the re-enactor, Renaissance fair, SCA...
Not long ago I purchased a "brand name" foil blade and I have been using it in my practices. The problem is that no matter how much finger control I exert on...
... The blade may be part of the formula, but one thing I experience; the tighter the foil is held during bladework, the more exaggerated movement or "dancing"...
Jennifer Walton
jwalton@...
Feb 15, 2004 8:24 pm
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I beleive it has a lot to do with modern electrical fencing and as moves such as the flick hit have become more popular blades have become moe flexible to ...
MARKRICHARDSONR@...
Feb 15, 2004 9:14 pm
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I believe flexible blades make the hated "flick" easier Bob Lyle ... From: "Sam Talebbeik" <sam777t@...> To: <classicalfencing@yahoogroups.com> Sent:...
Hi I am a fencing coach in Engand and would like to learn the small sword but am struggling to find suppliers where I can get one with a fencing blade or that...
MARKRICHARDSONR@...
Feb 15, 2004 9:16 pm
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http://www.popinj.com/ has been well spoken of Also, these people might be able to help since they are in Oxford http://www.sirwilliamhope.org/lsd/ Bob Lyle ...
... The original reason actually had nothing to do with the flick -- that evolved as a result of the blade being more flexible. The original reason for the...
Dear All, Regarding the discussed flexibility of foil blades, there are several reasons for a foil blade being flexible, but a distinct difference stands...
I don't think it's a matter of flexibility -- most of Rohdes' old blades as well as a number of other early ones I've felt are indeed quite flexible (much more...
The electric tip makes blades much more tip heavy than a dry weapon and hence, easier to "flick." ... From: Russell Hogg [mailto:durendal78@...] Sent:...
(Email below originally From: Archone [mailto:archone89144@...] was meant for entire group - I'm forwarding on to the group per his request) ... I've...
Jennifer Walton
jwalton@...
Feb 17, 2004 10:17 pm
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... Is the tyre on the ground? Hanging from the roof? against the wall? Is this the whole arm, the arm from the elbow? Zebee...
As requested... Archone, I usually have to change the "to" line when I send mail to this group as it doesn't reply to group as a default. Put it in your...
Was pointed at this last week and so it is fresh in my mind. http://www.shovelglove.com/ --j ===== "E-mail is a world of distorted values where it is easy to...
Dear Readers, In case it might be of interest, I'm pleased to announce the V Fisas International Meeting of Historical & Classical Fencing. Held in Verbania...
For the last couple of years I've also been working on a series of "hammer" exercises specifically designed for fencing (saber & rapier). They're based on...
Rapier Blades I have been using 40 inch schlager blades for my Italian and Spanish rapier classes. However, I have found them to be quite "whippy." This...
... Basically a 40" epee blade; you need a false ricasso with this one. Very good weight, balance, and feel, however. I have a rapier mounted with one of the...
Ken Mondschein
editor@...
Feb 23, 2004 7:30 pm
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... The schlager blades fall short in a number of areas, of which whippiness is the most noticeable. ... Both are closer than a schlager blade They both have...
... The schlager blades fall short in a number of areas, of which whippiness is the most noticeable. ... Both are closer than a schlager blade They both have...
... They now make what they call a 'rapier' blade that is similar to the Zamorano. I don't think they ever managed to get production of the 40" epees back up...
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