Tag Archives: sabre

Fencing Diagram

Posted on March 17, 2013 by S

My last post showing a French fencing diagram generated several views from throughout Europe.  As a result, I thought this similar image may be of interest.  It may be Portuguese in origin, or perhaps Spanish or Galician.  The source that … Continue reading →

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French Fencing Diagram, 1916

Posted on March 16, 2013 by S
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(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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A Word from Our Italian Brethren

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Patrick

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 →

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