Classical Fencing Equipment

It differs from modern fencing in which the martial aspects of the weapon have been largely forgotten.

Classical fencing equipment.

Classical fencing provides an ideal experience for our recreational fencers as well as emphasizing a high degree of technical excellence for all of our fencers. We use a number of modern pieces of equipment that serve similar same purposes as equipment and techniques used to create weapons in the past. On a quarterly basis we offer classical enrichment courses on such topics as the art of the duel sebenhaar s dutch method patton s thrust fencing etc. Classical fencing is a western martial art that focuses on the practical application of the sword and its use in preparation for self defense and personal combat.

Fencing starter sets cost around 120 160 for beginner gear consisting of the jacket mask glove underarm protector and weapon used in most introductory classes. Classical fencing is the style of fencing as it existed during the 19th and early 20th century. A classical fencer is supposed to be one who observes a fine position whose attacks are fully developed whose hits are marvelously accurate his parries firm and his ripostes executed with precision. It contains links to uk societies organisations treatise books events equipment suppliers and other sites of interest to the classical fencing community in the uk.

According to the 19th century fencing master louis rondelle. A french foil for classical fencing. Our classical french foil enhances performance and education of french fencing by its adherence to traditional french specifications. The duellist classical fencing uk this site is dedicated to promoting classical fencing and historic swordsmanship in the uk.

Welcome to benjamin arms makers of the highest quality classical fencing swords and accouterments. Winning points are made through the weapon s contact with an opponent a fourth discipline singlestick appeared in the 1904 olympics but was dropped after that and is not a part of modern fencing fencing was one of the first sports to be played in. Our weapons are designed after the meticulous study of 19th century original fencing swords fencing master s treatises and built with traditional construction techniques to bring you the finest classical fencing weapons available. Weapons are blunt and students wear protective gear glove jacket and mask.

Fencing is a group of three related combat sports the three disciplines in modern fencing are the foil the épée and the sabre also saber. All with the goal of providing a historically equivalent weapon without having to use historic tools.