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The Arte of Defence
The School teaches the modern fencing (Foil, Épée and Sabre), and
have just introduced the Rapier, however, Rapier fencing is nothing like fencing with the other three weapons, the style of
fencing is completely different and very much like real sword
fighting or duelling of the 17th. - 18th. century, and a fantastic weapon to fence with, after all the swords was designed
to kill people, plain and simple.
The Rapier we teach is NOT Re-enactment or Stage fighting
but we teach realistic Renaissance Swordmanship.
The blades come from Italy and are rubber end tipped and
are very flexible and bends on contact, but yet still retains the feel of a real rapier.
The Aim of the
club is to teach all three weapons Foil, Épée & Sabre through the British Academy of Fencing Bronze, Silver &
Gold awards, and the Renaissance Rapier with Main Gauche.
When you start on a beginners course we teach you the Foil
first (Training sword), then move on to the Sabre, once you have experience with these swords, you then progress to the Rapier,
but full contact rapier fighting is restricted until you have gained a full understanding of sword fighting with all the modern
swords.
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| Some of the School's pupils |
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