INSTRUCTOR:Maestro Sean Hayes

DESCRIPTION: Italian Fencing in Theory and Practice: 1600 to 1900

This class will explore the continuities and changes in Italian fencing theory during the period from roughly 1600 to 1900, and demonstrate the lineage of the Italian rapier as seen in the later Italian dueling sword.. The first part of the class will focus on rapier technique, drawn primarily from Capo Ferro and Fabris, and will illustrate fundamental principles as well as advanced techniques. The second part will deal with the late 18th century Italian rapier of Rosaroll Scorza and Pietro Grisetti and the 19th century dueling-sword of Masaniello Parise and the brothers Agesilao and Aurelio Greco. Both sections will discuss the tactical applications of the techniques practiced.
This is a hands-on, practical application class: the theoretical portion will be the foundation for the practical portion, and students will get a solid workout. Bring mask, jacket, gloves, rapier, dagger, dueling sword (epee - Italian preferred), water bottle and sweat towel. Participants will ideally have two weapons, but either a rapier or a dueling sword will suffice.
This class will explore different techniques from those presented at the Scola St. George seminar, so students may repeat the class for new skills!

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