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Restored: H. Angelo’s Print — Highland Broad Sword, 1799

Posted on October 19, 2016 by S

A beautifully restored version of Henry Angelo’s print illustrated by Thomas Rowlandson, The Manual and the Ten Divisions of the Highland Broad Sword (1799) has been posted to the web without indication of who did the restoration work — and … Continue reading →

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Smallsword Symposium VIII (2016) Finals

Posted on October 16, 2016 by S

Originally posted on The Smallsword Project:
Video of the Smallsword Symposium VIII (2016) final-four rounds are posted with action replays, courtesy of Arno Privé and Phil Crawley.  Participants’ names available at the time of this post are: Mark Thompson, Milo…

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Fall ’16 Blades and Brew

Posted on October 15, 2016 by S

Our regularly scheduled Saturday practice will be suspended Saturday October 22nd in lieu of the Fall 2016 Blades and Brew at Logboat Brewing Company. Their “Shipyard” is a wonderful space for outdoor fencing and they offer a fine assortment of … Continue reading →

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Classical Fencing Defeats “Wild and Irregular” Fencing: The Tronchet-Senac Contest of 1887

Posted on September 25, 2016 by S

Originally posted on Martial Arts New York:
Tronchet vs. Senac, in Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper “There is no doubt but that it was the finest match seen in America…” ? During the late nineteenth century, Maitre d’Armes Regis Senac was…

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Smallsword Symposium VIII

Posted on September 5, 2016 by S

Originally posted on The Smallsword Project:
The Smallsword Symposium VIII held in Edinburgh is just around the corner, scheduled for October 1st and 2nd. For detailed information about the schedule of events, speakers, accommodations (etc.), see the Black Boar Swordsmanship…

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