Tag Archives: 19th Century

(Re)Introducing Maître Augustin Grisier (Part 1 of 2)

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Patrick

Augustin Grisier remains one of my favorite French fencing masters. In a time when duels to the death or even first blood were still fought in Europe, fencing masters must have led drama-filled lives.  Surely, others’ living during that time … Continue reading →

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La Canne: Nineteenth Century French Cane Fencing

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Patrick

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 →

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