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Are you read to learn the Art of the Duel? This is a free, two-hour introduction/crash course for new fencers interested in Italian classical fencing through Boston Academie d'Armes.
This class is perfect for anyone looking to live out their Regency-, Napoleonic-, Victorian-era fencing, or Zorro swashbuckling fantasies. It's also a great way to get some exercise that works both your mind and body. Learn how to move and swordfight, and have fun doing it!
No gear or prior fencing experience is necessary! We have everything you need to get started.
This intro class happens monthly on the first or second Sunday of every month.
GOT QUESTIONS? Email Justin at bostonacademiedarmes@gmail.com.
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⚔️ABOUT THE WEAPONS⚔️
The Italian foil is a traditional weapon of the Italian school of fencing and uses traditional fencing conventions. Unlike its French foil counterpart, the Italian foil kept aspects of earlier sword designs such as the ricasso making it feel more like a "real sword." We train with the foil along side the dueling sword during class.
The dueling sword (spada), sometimes called the Italian smallsword, is an incredibly light and maneuverable weapon that evolved from the older rapier fencing systems. It’s a thrust-centric weapon with lightning-fast blade actions, explosive attacks, and dynamic blade exchanges.
The dueling saber (sciabola) is a slightly curved sword designed to cut and thrust. The Italian dueling saber is a robust system, giving practitioners a wide variety of techniques and tactics to utilize in combat.
About Our Classical Fencing Tradition
https://bostonacademiedarmes.com/classical-fencing/
🤺ABOUT THE CLASS🤺
Class will be broken up into two halves. The first half will focus on the foil/dueling sword and the second half on the saber. Class will include a warmup, fencing games, and technical & tactical drills. This is a new fencer class and no prior fencing experience is necessary! We have gear to get you going.
Our professional coaching staff will also work with fencers to improve their physical literacy and athletic ability while operating within their current physical limitations, including those caused by injury or disability. We believe anyone can have fun and find success in historical and classical fencing and we train our students for long-term health and longevity.
New fencers who complete this crash course can join the Academie at a first month tuition rate of $60. You can learn more about our membership rates on our website.
https://bostonacademiedarmes.com/membership-and-drop-ins/
Our new fencer/Introduction to Classical Fencing class takes place the first Sunday of every month from 11:30am-2pm at Mary Flynn Murphy Dance Studio in Ball Square (Somerville, MA).
New Fencer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
https://bostonacademiedarmes.com/beginner-historical-fencing/
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Level: Beginner
New fencers will need to bring the following:
🤺 GEAR REQUIREMENTS🤺
New fencers aren't expected to have their own fencing gear. We'll have what you need to get going. If you have your own fencing gear, however, you're welcome to bring it to class.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
🚗 PARKING: Parking is FREE on Sundays at metered spots. Fencers may also park in Resident-Only spots on Sundays as well.
🚇 PUBLIC TRANSIT: The studio is a 3 minute walk from the Ball Square MBTA stop (Green Line)
💉COVID-19 VACCINATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Proof of vax status may be requested before or at class.
MORE ON GEAR: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bvzb-HZK1ZZM8Qi3WOWd6fMdl3Id7enrrmobuOGaazQ/edit?usp=sharing
CLASS CODE OF CONDUCT
https://bostonacademiedarmes.com/boston-academie-darmes-code-of-conduct/
🤺SKILL LEVEL🤺
This is new fencer level class. No gear or prior fencing experience is necessary.
New Fencer | Free
4 available
This Introduction to Classical Fencing class is free to new fencers.
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Mary Flynn Murphy Dance Studio
730 Broadway
Somerville MA 02144-2142
There is meter-parking all along Broadway near the studio (meters run until 8pm). Side streets are resident-only. Free 2hr parking is a couple of blocks in either direction from the studio, if you don't mind walking a little.
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