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Angelo on Parries

Posted on October 6, 2015 by S

Given our recent focus on structure, and an economy of motion, I thought this quote from Angelo appropriate: OBSERVATIONS ON THE PARADES IN GENERAL A GOOD parade is as necessary and useful when well executed, as it is dangerous and … Continue reading →

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The Thrust of Botte Coupée

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Patrick

In their 17th-and 18th-century texts, the old French masters used to discuss a thrust known as the botte coupée. This was not another way of referring to the coupé, that is, the simple attack better known as the cut-over. Instead, … Continue reading →

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Some French Commentary on the Parries

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Patrick

Guillaume Danet, Les Art des armes (1766): Because it assures one’s defense, the parry should be considered as the most essential part of fencing, and yet we see it as the most neglected today. If it is useful to know … Continue reading →

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Happy 2015

Posted on December 31, 2014 by S

As you prepare to ring in the new year, you might consider using your sabre for the fine art of sabrage. Happy 2015! des Sabres et Champagne

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Featuring Mr. Philip Crawley

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Patrick

This is for all of you who are fans of French fencing in its various forms.  P.T. Crawley has translated into English several French fencing books.  Here is a small selection: Girard’s “A Method for Smallsword & Spadroon”:  Leboucher’s “Theory … Continue reading →

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