Grand Assault of Arms

Public Event

Experience the art, science and beauty of Classical fencing at the Grand Assault of Arms, now in its 21th year; it’s like stepping back into the 19th century. The annual Grand Assault of Arms is a test of skill among classical fencers. Classical fencing predates and is different from the modern form ones sees in the Olympics today. The program includes informative demonstrations as well as spirited bouts with foil, dueling sword, dueling saber & 18th century small-sword. The fencers that you will be observing are the finalists emerging from the preliminaries held on the previous day.

The concept of the "Grand" Assault developed in the early 1870’s during France’s gilded age, La Belle Epoque, and was wildly popular and well attended. It is in this spirit that we host this event at the historic St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church in Brooklyn.

Schedule

2:00pm – 5:00pm

• The 18th century French Salute and the 19th century Grand Salute
• Exhibition of 19th century fencing equipment
• Lecture on the Art and Science with Demonstrations
• Finals in: Foil, Dueling Sword, Dueling Saber and 18th Century Small-sword

Tickets

Suggested donation $10/Adult and $5/child above 5 years old.

Visit our webpage for more information on the Grand Assault of Arms

Host or Publisher Association for Historical Fencing