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CLASSICAL FENCING AND HISTORICAL SWORDSMANSHIP EXPOSITION

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Classical Fencing

Classical fencing makes use of the foil, épée, and sabre. It is practiced with a mindset quite different from that of the modern sport. Classical technique is the final development of European swordsmanship that came into its full form in the last half of the nineteenth century. The classical fencer strives for a high degree of technical correctness, making use of the principles that were set down by almost five centuries of development. The Italian and the French schools, which differ in their approach, weapon design, technique, and form, both come under the purview of this martial art. Each school has its own particular pedagogy that defines its character.

Photos by Juey Ong

The Grand Salute

During the height of the Classical Fencing era of the 19th century every official contest or formal function began with the Grand Salute as the opening ceremony. While all salles had their own individual forms of salute the Grand Salute was used a courteous salutation to the spectators and the participants in a formal public fencing contest.

Epée: Mr. Baiman responds to Mr. Moser's feint to the wrist by parry as he steps back. Maestro Martinez (background) presides. Keith Massey acts as one of the judges.

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