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Rapier
Greetings good gentle! This is a place devoted to Rapier
Combat as we practice it in the SCA. We the fencers of Calrithig and
Skraeling Althing bid you welcome and hope that what you see, you find
interesting.
What is 'Rapier Combat' ?
A rapier is defined as: "A long narrow two-edged
sword with a guarded hilt, used as a thrusting weapon, popular in the
16th and 17th centuries." Thus 'Rapier Combat' is fighting using a long
narrow two sided sword.
Rapier combat as we practice it in the SCA is a recreation of
historical combat as it actually took place in the period of time that
the SCA studies. This time period (600-1600) saw dramatic evolution in
the practices and equipment of rapier combat. We strive not to simply
fence well, but seek to emulate and practice the 'Art of Defence' as
was taught in the period. This begins with a (relatively) simple goal
of mastering the safe use of the blade and then progresses to the
learning of period styles.
We practice fencing in period styles using schlager type blades. We
have chosen to use the schlagers as they are the closest approximation
of the blades used in period that are available commerically today. The
blades in period were longer and heavier than the modern fencing blades
(foil, epee & sabre) so the extra weight and shape of the
schlager makes it more suitable for our recreation.
What do I need to come out and try it out?
When and Where is the practice?
Thursdays: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Jack Purcell Community Centre - 320
Elgin St.
Sundays: In nice weather Sunday practices are now held in Britannia
park. Please contact Wilhelm or check the Caldrithig list to confirm a
given Sunday practice.
WHO:
For details, contact Wilhelm von Pottruff: CaldrithigFencing@skraelingalthing.com
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