Local academy hosts world's only week-long historical fencing instruction
Humboldt Sentinel
Scene 6/10/08
By Sentinel Staff
The tactics of 17th Century rapier fencing will be explored as Humboldt State University hosts the Redwood Rapier Camp from June 22 to 28.
Sponsored by the Martinez Academy of Arms in association with the HSU Fencing Club, students from across the country will undergo an intensive week-long exploration of the concepts, techniques, tactics and theory of either Italian or Spanish systems of 1600s-era fencing from Ramon Martinez and Jeanette Acosta Martinez. The sixth-annual camp boasts of being the only one of its kind in the world, open to experienced fencers as well as including novices in an introduction to fencing and the larger Renaissance view of the world.
Five days of safe swordplay will be followed by an optional sixth day where guest lecturer Cecil Longino will explore the psychology of combat. New elements of the curriculum include more emphasis on time and distance and expanded sets of exercises for use of the rapier and dagger.
Housing and dining is available for out-of-town guests through the dormitories at HSU for a price of $795 per person, including tuition. For more information or to register, contact Antone Blair at (707) 826-0573 or sildar1 ~~AT~~ earthlink.net.
Humboldt Sentinel
Scene 6/10/08
By Sentinel Staff
The tactics of 17th Century rapier fencing will be explored as Humboldt State University hosts the Redwood Rapier Camp from June 22 to 28.
Sponsored by the Martinez Academy of Arms in association with the HSU Fencing Club, students from across the country will undergo an intensive week-long exploration of the concepts, techniques, tactics and theory of either Italian or Spanish systems of 1600s-era fencing from Ramon Martinez and Jeanette Acosta Martinez. The sixth-annual camp boasts of being the only one of its kind in the world, open to experienced fencers as well as including novices in an introduction to fencing and the larger Renaissance view of the world.
Five days of safe swordplay will be followed by an optional sixth day where guest lecturer Cecil Longino will explore the psychology of combat. New elements of the curriculum include more emphasis on time and distance and expanded sets of exercises for use of the rapier and dagger.
Housing and dining is available for out-of-town guests through the dormitories at HSU for a price of $795 per person, including tuition. For more information or to register, contact Antone Blair at (707) 826-0573 or sildar1 ~~AT~~ earthlink.net.
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