Rapier & Dagger

Instructor: Cecil Longino 

• Wednesdays, 7:00pm to 8:00pm

The 'rapier', an English term adopted for a popular Continental European sword of the High Renaissance, was considered to be an essential part of a Gentleman's attire. Not only did it aid in his defense, but it was also viewed as the weapon most properly worn at the side of the "better sorts" such as noblemen, gentlemen, knights and soldiers. 

The rapier system practiced by the Academia is a reconstruction of the late 16th Century work by the Northern Italian fencing master, Vincentio Saviolo. This system is an exceptionally versatile one using the rapier alone or in conjunction with companion weapons such as a dagger or cloak. Theory and techniques from additional Italian and Spanish treatises, pre and post 1590’s , are examined to gain further insight into the complete practice of Saviolo’s system.

This class is located at the Salle Saint-George. A partial list of equipment suppliers can be found here.