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The Martinez Academy of Arms and the Humboldt State University Fencing Club are proud to announce that the world’s only week long camp for serious students of historical rapier fencing is now being offered for its sixth year!
From June 22nd through the 28th, 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:
As always, this camp will serve as an introduction to the art for those with no previous martial arts experience, 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 which will serve as an introduction to the art. Level II will be tailored to the experienced rapier fencer.
Several participants in the last camp commented that it was the best Rapier Camp yet; this year looks to be even better! We will once again offer an optional sixth day of instruction; the focus will be on tactics and the psychology of combat. Other additions to this year's curriculum will include lectures by Martinez Academy of Arms Instructor Cecil Longino, a greater focus on utilizing time and distance, and an expanded set of exercises for rapier and dagger techniques!
Participants will stay in the Humboldt State University dormitories with fellow participants. Meals are provided by the Humboldt State University cafeteria. 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 $695 for each person who registers by April 22, and $795 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 22, 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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