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The Martinez Academy of Arms and the Humboldt State University Fencing Club are proud to announce the fifth year of the world’s only week long camp for serious students of historical rapier fencing!
As always, this camp will serve as an introduction to the art for those with no previous fencing experience, in a safe and friendly learning environment. Anyone wanting a solid foundation for the study and practice of this demanding art should not miss this unique opportunity.
This camp also remains the best opportunity for experienced rapier fencers to hone their skills and improve their understanding of the concepts, techniques, tactics and theory of either the Italian or Spanish systems of 17th century rapier fencing. Any experienced student or instructor of rapier fencing cannot afford to miss this week of intensive training.
From June 17th through the 23rd, Maestro Ramon Martinez and Maestro Jeannette Acosta Martinez will teach participants in amongst the Victorian architecture of the little town of Arcata situated in the redwood forests of Northern California. There will be hands-on training from Monday through Friday, plus lectures and question-and-answer sessions after dinner each evening. Participants will attend lectures on a number of topics related to rapier fencing, including:
The focus of this camp will be to teach all participants fundamental rapier skills in a safe and friendly learning environment.
Two levels of instruction will be running concurrently. Martinez Academy of Arms Instructors Antone Blair and Jared Kirby will be teaching Level I. Level I will serve as an introduction to the art for those with little or no previous fencing experience. Level II will be tailored to experienced rapier fencer. The focus of this years training will be rapier and dagger.
We are once again offering an optional sixth day of training tips and reinforcement of fundamental concepts.
Participants will stay in the Humboldt State University dormitories with fellow participants. The Humboldt State University cafeteria provides meals. Room and board is included in the price of the seminar.
Humboldt State University is located in the town of Arcata, which lies amid Redwood forests on the Northern coast of California, about 5 hours drive north of San Francisco. The Arcata/Eureka Airport (ACV) offers flights to and from San Francisco and Portland. Bus or taxi service from the Airport to Arcata takes about 15 minutes.
Please print and mail in our registration form.
The total price for the seminar, including meals, housing, and tuition, is $665 for each person who registers by April 17, and $765 per person for those registering after that date. In order for space in the seminar to be reserved, a minimum deposit of $200 must be included with the application. Full payment is due by May 17, at which time all payments are non-refundable.
Class size is limited, so be sure to register early!
All inquiries should be directed to Antone Blair: sildar1@earthlink.net or (707) 826-0573
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