Learn the Art of Swordplay with the Rapier!
This 6-week program will teach you the fundamental skills of fencing with the iconic rapier. Learn how to stand, move, attack your adversary, defend yourself with the sword, and more!
The goal is to introduce new historical fencers to the Franco-Italian style of rapier combat from the 17th Century. You'll learn the same techniques and tactics taught in Renaissance and early-modern fencing schools to keep yourself safe in a duel.
At Boston Academie d'Armes, we put an emphasis on good body mechanics and work with our fencers to adapt techniques and postures to work with their body and current physical and athletic ability, including limitations caused by injury or disability. We believe everyone can swordfight and we look forward to sharing the art (and fun) with you.
Rapier is an amazingly fun and rewarding system that can be enjoyed by fencers of all ages, genders, shapes, and athletic ability
Join us and live out your Musketeer or duelist dreams!
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⚔️ABOUT THE RAPIER⚔️
The rapier was the primary sword used in continental Europe during the late 16th through the 17th Centuries. Primarily built for thrusting, it was wielded in one hand, letting the fencer use their “off-hand” to hold another item for protection, such as a dagger, cloak, buckler, or baton.
It’s long, slender blade ranged between 38-45″ giving its wielder a long offensive reach. The rapier’s hilt (or guard) came in a variety of shapes and sizes, providing the fencer with much-needed hand protection as well as a sense of flair.
It was during the age of the rapier that the art of the duel began to flourish. It's the sword found in swashbucklers such as "The Three Musketeers," "The Princess Bride," and "Captain Alatriste."
Learn more about the class at https://bostonacademiedarmes.com/intro-to-italian-rapier/
Learn more about our rapier fencing tradition at https://bostonacademiedarmes.com/italian-rapier/
🤺ABOUT THE CLASS🤺
Classes will include a general warmup, fencing games, block drills, tactical option drills, and more. Every game and drill is opt-in and students may sit out and take extra breaks without penalty.
This is intro-level class aimed at folks with no experience in historical fencing at all, as well as SCA, HEMA & WMA practitioners with little to no experience in the Italian fencing system. The goal is to give new students an understanding of the fundamentals of rapier fighting in a fun and safe environment.
Classes will be held at the Friendship Lodge in Belmont on Tuesdays from 7:30-9:30pm.
Graduates of the program can join our weekly Tuesday & Saturday group classes.
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Level: Beginner
Students will need to bring the following:
Fencers with testicles will also need to provide their own rigid groin protection, such as an athletic cup.
🚗 PARKING: There is free street parking in front of the Lodge and the surrounding area.
💉COVID-19 VACCINATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Proof of vax status may be requested before or at class.
🤺 GEAR REQUIREMENTS 🤺
Students should come to class in comfortable athletic/gym clothing as well as indoor-only sneakers. Optional personal gear to bring includes a glove for your dominant hand. Fencers with testicles need rigid groin protection, such as a cup.
Loaner swords and protective gear (except rigid groin protection) will be provided by the Academie.
Also please bring any drinks and/or snacks you'll need during class!
CLASS CODE OF CONDUCT
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🤺SKILL LEVEL🤺
This is intro-level class aimed at folks with no experience in historical fencing at all, as well as SCA, HEMA & WMA practitioners little to no experience in the Italian fencing system. The goal is to give new students an understanding of the fundamentals of Franco-Italian rapier fighting. Graduates of the program can join our weekly Tuesday & Saturday group classes.
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Intro to Italian Rapier Course
Course ticket - for all 6 dates.
All six sessions, plus access to loaner gear, supplementary "Intro to Rapier" online course videos, and a complementary Academie patch!
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$160.00 |
Odd Fellows Hall - Friendship Lodge #20 IOOF
16 Maple Street
Belmont MA 02478-1936
There is plenty of free street parking in the area and a few small bathrooms for changing.
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