The 7th Annual
International Swordfighting and Martial Arts Convention
Hosted by
Art of Combat inc., NDDS & Lansing Community College

August 3 - 6, 2006

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Joachim Meyer's Rappier

ROOM: Dart Auditorium

INSTRUCTOR: Stefan Dieke

DESCRIPTION:

Get a feel for 16th century German cut & thrust fencing, as described in Joachim Meyer's Kunst des Fechtens. The class will cover:

  • Guards
  • Footwork
  • Parries
  • Cuts
  • Thrusts

...as well as how all of them are combined for Meyer's style. The core of the class will be Stefan's 1st Drill, its applications and variations for further application.

This class is for everyone who is interested in cut & thrust 'Rappier' fencing. No background knowledge is required.

R
equired: sidesword / cut & thrust rapier / a stick about 48"
Recommended: fencing mask, gloves