🤺 Introduction to Classical Fencing [FREE New Fencer Class]

Name: 🤺 Introduction to Classical Fencing [FREE New Fencer Class]
Start: 2026-03-08T10:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-03-08T13:00:00-04:00
Location: Cambridge Foundry

Schedule

Sun Mar 08 2026 at 10:30 am to 01:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Cambridge Foundry | Cambridge, MA

Are you ready to learn the Art of the Duel? This is a free, two-hour introduction/crash course for new fencers interested in Italian classical fencing through Boston Academie d'Armes.
This class is perfect for anyone looking to live out their Regency-, Napoleonic-, Victorian-era fencing, or Zorro swashbuckling fantasies. It's also a great way to get some exercise that works both your mind and body. Learn how to move and swordfight, and have fun doing it!
No gear or prior fencing experience is necessary! We have everything you need to get started.
If this free trial class is fully booked, please get in touch to be put on our wait list!
GOT QUESTIONS? Email Justin at [email protected].
🎟️ https://bookwhen.com/bostonacademiedarmes/e/ev-s1awn-20260308103000
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About Our Classical Fencing Tradition
https://bostonacademiedarmes.com/classical-fencing/
New Fencer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
https://bostonacademiedarmes.com/beginner-historical-fencing/
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⚔️ABOUT THE WEAPONS⚔️
The Italian foil is a traditional weapon of the Italian school of fencing and uses traditional fencing conventions. Unlike its French foil counterpart, the Italian foil kept aspects of earlier sword designs such as the ricasso making it feel more like a "real sword." We train with the foil along side the dueling sword during class.
The dueling sword (spada), sometimes called the Italian smallsword, is an incredibly light and maneuverable weapon that evolved from the older rapier fencing systems. It’s a thrust-centric weapon with lightning-fast blade actions, explosive attacks, and dynamic blade exchanges.
The dueling saber (sciabola) is a slightly curved sword designed to cut and thrust. The Italian dueling saber is a robust system, giving practitioners a wide variety of techniques and tactics to utilize in combat.
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🤺ABOUT THE CLASS🤺
Class will be broken up into two halves. The first half will focus on the foil/dueling sword and the second half on the saber. Class will include a warmup, fencing games, and technical & tactical drills. This is a new fencer class and no prior fencing experience is necessary! We have gear to get you going.
Our professional coaching staff will also work with fencers to improve their physical literacy and athletic ability while operating within their current physical limitations, including those caused by injury or disability. We believe anyone can have fun and find success in historical and classical fencing and we train our students for long-term health and longevity.
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New fencers who complete this crash course can join the Academie at a first month tuition rate of $60. You can learn more about our membership rates on our website.
https://bostonacademiedarmes.com/membership-and-drop-ins/
Our new fencer/Introduction to Classical Fencing class takes place at The Foundry in Camdbridge, MA from 10:30am-1pm.
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⚜️ABOUT BOSTON ACADEMIE D'ARMES⚜️
Boston Academie d'Armes is a historical and classical fencing school in the Great Boston area. We specialize in the art of the duel with the rapier, dueling sword, and dueling saber, as well as classical weapons such as the Italian foil, saber, and epee! Group classes and private lessons for all experience levels available!
https://bostonacademiedarmes.com/