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The Academy of Arms: Paris’s Royal Fencing Institution
Since the 16th century, fencing masters received special treatment in France. In 1567, the French king Charles IX provided letters patent to the Parisian fencing masters, publicly recognizing their fencing association. Subsequent kings extended the same royal privilege to the … Continue reading
Posted in History
Tagged 1765, 17th Century, Academy of Arms, Boëssière, Charles IX, fencing, France, French, French Revolution, history, l'Académie d'armes, Louis XIV, Paris, Royal, Saint-George
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Tromper and Doigté
As we study le trompement this month, we are necessarily focusing on using our fingers and, to a lesser extent, our wrists in steering our blades around attempted parries and engagements. The French had a term for skillful finger-work in … Continue reading
Escrime Artistique and Classical French Fencing
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
Just in Time for Thanksgiving, Something to Snack On . . . .
Next time you see him, congratulate Josh for doing pretty well in his first foil tournament. Staying true to his French roots, he even used his French grip! As a reminder, there is no fencing this Thursday. Instead, wear your … Continue reading
Posted in Announcement, Curriculum, Theory
Tagged bind, Diderot, French, le croisé, le liement, opposition, prises de fer
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Welcome to CCF’s Blog
We’re tentatively starting a blog for CCF for a number of reasons. First, I can make announcements. Also, I can post notes or summaries about the last class. And, perhaps most important, I can talk trash about Noah. To that end, … Continue reading
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