This intensive class will cover the most essential principles of rapier play including effective cutting/thrusting, control of measure and commanding ones opponent or opponents with the single rapier. We will also examine the rapier and dagger fight as well as looking at the rapier against the smallsword and backsword.

Participants should bring a fencing mask, jacket, gloves, and a rapier. If possible, bring a smallsword, rapier, dagger and the heart to face any man.