Science vs. Nature (or how a scientific fencer may apply his skill and cunning against the naturist or anarchist of the science)
 

Following in the footsteps of previous ISMAC classes, such as ‘Freak’n Crazy’ and ‘Remembering the Fencing in Historical Fencing’, this class will further delve into the science which supports the art of defense, taking great care to emphasize the core concepts of measure, time, proportion and angulation; without which no fencing can occur safely. 

 

After exploring the proper application of the above mentioned concepts and how the knife, rapier/small-sword and longsword ideally are manipulated according to science, students will be forced to rigorously defend themselves, armed with only the tools of science, against the anarchist or person who willfully breaks all rules of reason only to make a touch during an assault. 

 

Equipment: 

Knife, rapier or small-sword, longsword

Fencing Mask

Fencing Jacket

Gloves

Gorget