Author Archives: Patrick

Drill Discipline

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Patrick

As you know, when we are learning at CCF, our classes typically have this structure: Explanation of the night’s theory.  This can entail explaining the primary theme (what we are working on that night):  sentiment du fer, refining the circular … Continue reading →

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No Fencing Tonight, Thursday, February 24

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Patrick

Given the number of people who have cancelled tonight, I think it best to cancel the entire class.  The roads are sufficiently treacherous that I don’t want people venturing out for a Fight Night that we can’t have. I’ll let … Continue reading →

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Classical Fencing Tournament in Palm Beach

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Patrick

As I mentioned, here is the information for the classical fencing tournament in Florida. Kim Moser’s Palm Beach Classical Fencing is, sensibly enough, located in Palm Beach, Florida.  On Saturday, March 26th, Kim’s club is hosting a classical fencing tournament.  … Continue reading →

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Escrime Artistique and Classical French Fencing

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Patrick

I display no ability in French by explaining that escrime artistique can be translated as “artistic fencing.” If you’re not familiar with it, escrime artistique  is a theatrical sort of fencing, akin to stage fencing or stage combat.  Unlike the … Continue reading →

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Make-up Class on Sunday, January 23

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Patrick

Tomorrow, Sunday, January 23, will be a make-up class at the Jazzercize studio.  We will meet from 2:00 to 3:30.  (We need to be out of there promptly as a class starts shortly after we end and I’m not sure … Continue reading →

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