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| Next Event: 9th Annual ISMAC July 31 - August 3, 2008 in Detroit, Michigan Sponsored by Detroit Metro Airport Westin Hotel | ||||||
| Tactical Principles of Italian Rapier and Dueling Sword | ||
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INSTRUCTORS:
M. Sean Hayes
ROOM: TBA |
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DESCRIPTION:
This class will teach the
use of actions of second intention, counterattacks, and
actions of countertime as seen in Italian Rapier and Dueling
Sword. These skills are essential to the successful rapier or
duelling-sword combatant. Although these terms were variously
defined at different points in fencing history, we will use
the following working definitions: • In Second Intention an offensive action is performed with the express purpose of provoking defensive responses against which counteractions can be applied. It requires an ability to commit to the first intention action while being able to shift to the second intention action. • A Counterattack is an attack into the adversary’s attack, when that attack is a compound offensive action (is composed of more than one motion). • In Countertime, a compound offensive action is begun with the express purpose of provoking a counterattack. It requires an ability to carry out the initial compound attack, and to shift rapidly to an action in countertime. We will examine each situation in drill format, and derive useful tactical principles that can be applied in combat. Equipment: Fencing Mask and Gloves; Fencing Jacket or Doublet; Rapier or Italian Dueling Sword, or French or Italian Épée |
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