belated fencing post

[anotheranon]

I DID get out to go fencing on Sunday - first time I've done rapier in ~ 4-6 months! Damn, how I missed those sexy 42" blades!

The usual rapier coach teaches using the techniques of Fabris; this week we used Capo Fero instead, which is much easier on the back (compare the images at the links - Fabris requires an extremely "bent over" on guard stance, which is extremely uncomfortable for any length of time).

There was a new, extremely enthusiastic rapier-fencer (rapierest?), and a visiting fencer from another group who demonstrated some Spanish-style techniques - fencing in the round, and a LOT more slashing/slicing. Italian is almost mathematical in its precision. I see the technical merits of both - but slashing is more fun ;)


I'm hoping to find a rapier - or at least, something with the right weight/balance to drill with - in a few weeks. An acquaintance of mine used to vend fantasy style blades but says she has a few "combat ready" pieces she's willing to let go cheap. Here's hoping...

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[jlsjlsjls.livejournal.com]

but slashing is more fun ;)

I see your taste for slash goes far beyond fanfic. ;-)

[tommdroid.livejournal.com]

...Damn, how I missed those sexy 42" blades!...extremely "bent over"...slashing/slicing...slashing is more fun..."combat ready" pieces

yup, watch out, a Lexxian is posting!

;)))

[hadesgirl.livejournal.com]

I think if you fenced in the Fabris style for any length of time you'd need a good masseuse... that looks VERY uncomfortable. I would imagine it'd be very hard on the thighs and back.

[anotheranon.livejournal.com]

I find the most pain in the back and "back" knee. It's worse in drills - from the Fabris rapier bouts I've seen, you don't stay in that stance very long in an actual fighting situation.

You should show it to Mikey and see if it sets off his massage therapist "spider sense"!