Author Archives: S

Blackwell on Passion

Posted on March 4, 2015 by S

Henry Blackwell had advice for the fencer about passion and presence of mind. Though he said it in 1702, it seems very appropriate when facing an adversary today.E

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The Urumi of Kalaripayattu

Posted on March 2, 2015 by S

And now for something completely different, and your cross-cultural moment of the day… Kalaripayattu is the martial art from Kerala, India — located on the extreme southwest edge of the subcontinent.  A weapon used in Kalaripayattu is the urumi.  The … Continue reading →

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Care and Maintenance: Fencing Weapons

Posted on February 27, 2015 by S

Fencing weapons, either for salle or stage, are not without maintenance needs. This post is offered in the spirit of helpful suggestions for keeping your fencing weapons in good condition, especially for the newcomer. First, a few disclaimers. I am … Continue reading →

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The Art of Never Being Killed or Wounded in a Duel

Posted on February 18, 2015 by S

The estimable Phil Crawley recently posted this excerpt to the Smallsword Symposium group. Given the gravity of a legitimate duel, this is refreshing approach from an entirely different direction. This is reblogged here with Mr. Crawley’s permission. By the care … Continue reading →

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Tactical Wheel

Posted on February 14, 2015 by S

Thanks to Nason for creating a digital copy of the Fencing Tactical Wheel.  A version in PDF format can be found via the link on the attachment page here.

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