🤺Classical Fencing | Italian Foil, Saber & Dueling Sword
Schedule
Sun Dec 07 2025 at 11:30 am to 02:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Mary flynn Murphy dance studio | Somerville, MA
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Are you read to learn the Art of the Duel? This is a two-hour, once per week study group for those interested in Italian classical fencing using the dueling saber, dueling sword (smallsword), and the Italian foil.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 prior fencing experience is necessary!
https://bostonacademiedarmes.com/classical-fencing/
⚠️NOTE: If you would like to drop in on a class, please get in touch ahead of time at [email protected]. Thanks!
GOT QUESTIONS? Email Justin at [email protected].
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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.
🤺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 beginner-level class and no prior fencing experience is necessary!
This class/study group takes place on Sunday mornings from 11:30am-2pm in Ball Square (Somerville, MA).
Drop-ins from other HEMA schools and SCA groups are welcomed! Just get in touch with us ahead of time so we can expect you ([email protected]) and to make sure we have any gear you may need.
NEW FENCERS are welcome to join! Our experienced coaching staff will run you through all the basics you need to know. No gear necessary as we got ya covered!
https://bostonacademiedarmes.com/beginner-historical-fencing/
⚔️⚜️MONTHLY MEMBERSHIPS⚜️⚔️: We also offer monthly student memberships at a discount and also available at a sliding scale rate. Memberships include access to our Discord with special events, a free school t-shirt, and other on-going benefits. Get in touch with Justin at [email protected] to get started.
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