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Are you ready 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.
If this free trial class is fully booked, please get in touch to be put on our wait list!
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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Livello: 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, however be mindful of permit sign rules.
🚇 PUBLIC TRANSIT: The studio is a 10-15 minute walk from the Kendal/MIT (Red Line) and Lechmere (Green Line) MBTA stop
💉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
This Introduction to Classical Fencing class is free to new fencers.
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The Foundry
101 Rogers Street
Cambridge MA 02142
The Foundry is 10-15 minute walk from Kendall/MIT and Lechmere MBTA stop. There is some on-street parking, but be mindful of parking signs.
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