Queen City Classical Fencing

10/15/2022

Fall fencing is the best!

08/12/2021

Vincent at Ensis Sub Caelo has published an English translation of an excerpt of Jean-Joseph Renaud's Traité d’Escrime Moderne (1928) where Renaud discuss the secret thrust, or botte secrète. "A fencer smiles when he hears of secret attacks. He knows, or thinks he knows, all the resources of fencing and does not really admit he could be surprised by an unknown trick. Oh, he does not think himself untouchable..."

Vincent at Ensis Sub Caelo has published an English translation of an excerpt Jean-Joseph Renaud’s Traité d’Escrime Moderne (1928) where Renaud discuss the secret thrust, or botte secrète. Ne…

08/01/2021

From Benjamin Bowles’ YouTube channel: “Classical foil fencing bout between Maître d’Armes Cecil Longino (right) of Salle Saint-Georges in Seattle, Washington, and & Maestro de Armas Antone Blair (left) of Destreza Pacifica in Arcata, California. This bout was during the public opening and exhibition for the 19th Century Fencing Weapons and Memorabilia Exhibit on October 20th, 2017 in New York City at La Nacional-Spanish Benevolent Society. Commentary by Maestro de Armas Ramon Martinez of the Martinez Academy of Arms, New York.”

From Benjamin Bowles’ YouTube channel: “Classical foil fencing bout between Maître d’Armes Cecil Longino (right) of Salle Saint-Georges in Seattle, Washington, and & Maestro de Armas Antone Bla…

07/31/2021

"Fencing can be indulged in by all. Application and skill equalize the chances between the short and the tall, the weak and the strong. The consciousness of improvement in the art lends it a fascination, which is increased by the pleasure of competition with other fencers. Those who learn the art become its devotees. They soon find that their is always something to learn and that, as in chess, there are always new combinations of known movements to invent or to oppose." -Maître d'Armes Louis Rondelle.

“Fencing can be indulged in by all. Application and skill equalize the chances between the short and the tall, the weak and the strong. The consciousness of improvement in the art lends it a …

07/31/2021

Now accepting new students for beginning fencing lessons in Springfield, MO! https://bit.ly/2NvdXZz

06/05/2021

We are so excited to be fencing with our old friends at Columbia Classical Fencing today! Check back here for fencing times and locations in Springfield next week!

We are so excited to be fencing with our old friends at Columbia Classical Fencing today! Check back here for fencing times and locations in Springfield next week!

05/27/2021

"In smallsword, the volte is a movement that is an evasive action—that is, an esquive—that sidesteps an attack while simultaneously thrusting into the opponent. When one executes this advanced move, one is simultaneously attacking and defending at the same time. Hence, the demi-volte can be considered a counter-attack. It is fraught with risk while remaining seductively elegant as an action that represents the epitome of classical fencing."

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05/09/2021

André Hajjar Sesé has released his English interpretation of de Brea’s 1805 destreza manual, Principios Universales Y Reglas De La Verdadera Destreza Del Espadin… on his blog, Destreza Nova. La Verdadera Destreza refers to the Spanish school, a school of rapier uniquely rooted in geometry, philosophy, and an amazing use of footwork. For the uninitiated, it may appear somewhat like a geometric alchemy.

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05/08/2021

Photo by Feather Smallswords. The new line of smallswords from Feather Smallswords in Serbia has piqued my interest. The specs look good, they are attractive, and reminiscent of a historical piece. If you have any firsthand experience with these, I would love for you to comment below.

The new line of smallswords from Feather Smallswords in Serbia has piqued my interest.

04/17/2021

From our sister school, Columbia Classical Fencing: The last year has been eventful for everyone as we have dealt with the impacts of Covid-19. One of the impacts was our reduced activity on our blog and social media while we continued to safely offer instruction. We are back online, and our website now has a new, easier-to-read domain name. Please help us get the word out by sharing our updated address: Columbia-Classical-Fencing.com
http://queencityclassicalfencing.com/2021/04/17/columbia-classical-fencing/

From our sister school, Columbia Classical Fencing:The last year has been eventful for everyone as we have dealt with the impacts of Covid-19. One of the impacts was our reduced activity on our blo…

03/31/2021

On this last day of Women's History Month, it is fitting that we examine how many women in the United States were introduced to fencing in the early Twentieth Century. In 1917, Mary C. Morgan edited a volume that provided an overview of twenty athletic activities for women. It was published by the American Sports Publishing Company of New York as a part of the extensive Spalding Athletic Library, and is now in public domain....

On this last day of Women’s History Month, it is fitting that we examine how many women in the United States were introduced to fencing in the early Twentieth Century. In 1917, Mary C. Morgan…