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La Canne in Images
An overview of the history of Nineteenth Century French cane defense (la canne) has already been presented by Morgan here. Below are some visual references* to the use of the cane and to the Paris Apaches as depicted in the … Continue reading
Posted in History, Weapons
Tagged Apaches de Paris, art, cane, fencing, French, La Canne, self-defense
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A Word from Our Italian Brethren
Here are a couple of more or less recently-published (or republished) books that are definitely worthwhile. I’ve ordered mine and I encourage you to do likewise. The first is Greenhill’s second printing of edition of Capo Ferro’s Italian Rapier Combat. … Continue reading
Posted in Announcement, Weapons
Tagged book, Capo Ferro, del Frate, Greenhill, Holzman, Italian, publication, rapier, sabre
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La Canne: Nineteenth Century French Cane Fencing
Columbia Classical Fencing, LLC, will soon start studying la canne, or cane fencing as it was practiced in the French salles in the 19th century. For the benefit of CCF’s members and whoever else may be interested, I’m posting here … Continue reading
Posted in History, Weapons
Tagged 19th Century, Apaches de Paris, cane, French, French Revolution, Industrial Revolution, La Canne, Napoleonic Wars, parasol, Paris, savate, savateurs, self-defense
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Rockwell Smallswords
Rockwell Classical Fencing Equipment now has two smallswords available. Although I have not purchased from him, Tom Rockwell has been very helpful answering questions I had about fabricating coquilles. Check out Tom’s smallswords here.
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