Beautiful fall day for some outdoor ⚔️ training.
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#bostonfencing #medfordma #smallsword #westernmartialarts #classicalfencing #historicalfencing #smarra
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#bostonfencing #medfordma #smallsword #westernmartialarts #classicalfencing #historicalfencing #smarra
October 28, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Beautiful fall day for some outdoor ⚔️ training.
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#bostonfencing #medfordma #smallsword #westernmartialarts #classicalfencing #historicalfencing #smarra
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#bostonfencing #medfordma #smallsword #westernmartialarts #classicalfencing #historicalfencing #smarra
Dueling sword/smallsword training with Eli (sans-VO).
Tricky drill. Engage and then parry the attack to the low line with a parry of 2nd, then riposte by glide to the torso OR detach to the arm.
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#smallsword #classicalfencing #historicalfencing #westernmartialarts #historicaleuropeanmartialarts
Tricky drill. Engage and then parry the attack to the low line with a parry of 2nd, then riposte by glide to the torso OR detach to the arm.
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#smallsword #classicalfencing #historicalfencing #westernmartialarts #historicaleuropeanmartialarts
October 19, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Dueling sword/smallsword training with Eli (sans-VO).
Tricky drill. Engage and then parry the attack to the low line with a parry of 2nd, then riposte by glide to the torso OR detach to the arm.
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#smallsword #classicalfencing #historicalfencing #westernmartialarts #historicaleuropeanmartialarts
Tricky drill. Engage and then parry the attack to the low line with a parry of 2nd, then riposte by glide to the torso OR detach to the arm.
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#smallsword #classicalfencing #historicalfencing #westernmartialarts #historicaleuropeanmartialarts
Yesterday we ran our first in-house coaching clinic.
We had a range of folks show up, from our experienced coaching staff to brand new coaches in training.
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#bostonfencing #classicalfencing #somervillema #medfordma #massachusetts
We had a range of folks show up, from our experienced coaching staff to brand new coaches in training.
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#bostonfencing #classicalfencing #somervillema #medfordma #massachusetts
October 18, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Yesterday we ran our first in-house coaching clinic.
We had a range of folks show up, from our experienced coaching staff to brand new coaches in training.
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#bostonfencing #classicalfencing #somervillema #medfordma #massachusetts
We had a range of folks show up, from our experienced coaching staff to brand new coaches in training.
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#bostonfencing #classicalfencing #somervillema #medfordma #massachusetts
No VO for this one. But some dueling sword/smallsword/smarra work with Eli.
This was in extension to the previous dueling sword drill in a recent vid.
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#bostonfencing #smallsword #classicalfencing #historicalfencing #medfordma #Massachusetts #swordplay
This was in extension to the previous dueling sword drill in a recent vid.
🧵🧵🧵
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#bostonfencing #smallsword #classicalfencing #historicalfencing #medfordma #Massachusetts #swordplay
September 23, 2026 at 6:25 PM
No VO for this one. But some dueling sword/smallsword/smarra work with Eli.
This was in extension to the previous dueling sword drill in a recent vid.
🧵🧵🧵
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#bostonfencing #smallsword #classicalfencing #historicalfencing #medfordma #Massachusetts #swordplay
This was in extension to the previous dueling sword drill in a recent vid.
🧵🧵🧵
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#bostonfencing #smallsword #classicalfencing #historicalfencing #medfordma #Massachusetts #swordplay
Our classical and HEMA saber folks working on direct cuts to the head with an optional double tap — a fun way to make sure the grip is loose and we’re triggering with the fingers.
Sundays in Cambridge
www.bostonacademiedarmes.com
#massachusetts #cambridgemassachusetts #classicalfencing
Sundays in Cambridge
www.bostonacademiedarmes.com
#massachusetts #cambridgemassachusetts #classicalfencing
September 23, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Our classical and HEMA saber folks working on direct cuts to the head with an optional double tap — a fun way to make sure the grip is loose and we’re triggering with the fingers.
Sundays in Cambridge
www.bostonacademiedarmes.com
#massachusetts #cambridgemassachusetts #classicalfencing
Sundays in Cambridge
www.bostonacademiedarmes.com
#massachusetts #cambridgemassachusetts #classicalfencing
Italian Dueling Sword or smallsword or smarra or whathaveyou training video with Eli.
First lesson back with Eli after a summer break. We did a lot of fundamentals and then started adding on some fun actions to one another.
#medfordma #smallsword #classicalfencing #historicaleuropeanmartialarts
First lesson back with Eli after a summer break. We did a lot of fundamentals and then started adding on some fun actions to one another.
#medfordma #smallsword #classicalfencing #historicaleuropeanmartialarts
September 14, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Italian Dueling Sword or smallsword or smarra or whathaveyou training video with Eli.
First lesson back with Eli after a summer break. We did a lot of fundamentals and then started adding on some fun actions to one another.
#medfordma #smallsword #classicalfencing #historicaleuropeanmartialarts
First lesson back with Eli after a summer break. We did a lot of fundamentals and then started adding on some fun actions to one another.
#medfordma #smallsword #classicalfencing #historicaleuropeanmartialarts
We're excited to announce that we're teaming up with our friends at Athena School of Arms to co-host our first tournament!
www.facebook.com/events/17528...
#smallsword #massachusetts #historicalfencing #classicalfencing
www.facebook.com/events/17528...
#smallsword #massachusetts #historicalfencing #classicalfencing
August 20, 2026 at 5:55 PM
We're excited to announce that we're teaming up with our friends at Athena School of Arms to co-host our first tournament!
www.facebook.com/events/17528...
#smallsword #massachusetts #historicalfencing #classicalfencing
www.facebook.com/events/17528...
#smallsword #massachusetts #historicalfencing #classicalfencing
Been a couple of months, but nice to get back to work with this guy.
A little dueling sword training with Eli on a beautiful afternoon. Got the inaugural New England Salon d’Armes in a few months.
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#smallsword #classicalfencing #medfordma #historicalfencing #duelingsword
A little dueling sword training with Eli on a beautiful afternoon. Got the inaugural New England Salon d’Armes in a few months.
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#smallsword #classicalfencing #medfordma #historicalfencing #duelingsword
August 19, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Been a couple of months, but nice to get back to work with this guy.
A little dueling sword training with Eli on a beautiful afternoon. Got the inaugural New England Salon d’Armes in a few months.
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#smallsword #classicalfencing #medfordma #historicalfencing #duelingsword
A little dueling sword training with Eli on a beautiful afternoon. Got the inaugural New England Salon d’Armes in a few months.
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#smallsword #classicalfencing #medfordma #historicalfencing #duelingsword
Little foil playtime with Maestro Ryan Mank (Red Sun Classical Fencing).
Always a huge joy to dance with Mank. He got the better of me in these passes.
From Fencing Masters Certificate Program Summer 2026 program.
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#classicalfencing #historicalfencer #historicalfencing #classicalfoil
Always a huge joy to dance with Mank. He got the better of me in these passes.
From Fencing Masters Certificate Program Summer 2026 program.
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#classicalfencing #historicalfencer #historicalfencing #classicalfoil
August 5, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Little foil playtime with Maestro Ryan Mank (Red Sun Classical Fencing).
Always a huge joy to dance with Mank. He got the better of me in these passes.
From Fencing Masters Certificate Program Summer 2026 program.
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#classicalfencing #historicalfencer #historicalfencing #classicalfoil
Always a huge joy to dance with Mank. He got the better of me in these passes.
From Fencing Masters Certificate Program Summer 2026 program.
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#classicalfencing #historicalfencer #historicalfencing #classicalfoil
Fun epee workshop with Maestro Kevin Murakoshi, Maestro Ryan Mank and Maestro Brian Bacher at FMCP this summer. We looked at the cross-section of modern epee fencing techniques with classical Italian epee.
Getting some solid reps with Marli
#classicalfencing #historicalfencing
Getting some solid reps with Marli
#classicalfencing #historicalfencing
July 27, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Fun epee workshop with Maestro Kevin Murakoshi, Maestro Ryan Mank and Maestro Brian Bacher at FMCP this summer. We looked at the cross-section of modern epee fencing techniques with classical Italian epee.
Getting some solid reps with Marli
#classicalfencing #historicalfencing
Getting some solid reps with Marli
#classicalfencing #historicalfencing
Making our way through Eli’s saber tournament prep from the spring.
Here we worked on stop cuts to the arm. These are counterattacks against an opponent’s feint or improper delivery of a cut.
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#bostonfencing #saberfencing #historicaleuropeanmartialarts #classicalfencing #medfordma
Here we worked on stop cuts to the arm. These are counterattacks against an opponent’s feint or improper delivery of a cut.
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#bostonfencing #saberfencing #historicaleuropeanmartialarts #classicalfencing #medfordma
July 24, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Making our way through Eli’s saber tournament prep from the spring.
Here we worked on stop cuts to the arm. These are counterattacks against an opponent’s feint or improper delivery of a cut.
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#bostonfencing #saberfencing #historicaleuropeanmartialarts #classicalfencing #medfordma
Here we worked on stop cuts to the arm. These are counterattacks against an opponent’s feint or improper delivery of a cut.
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#bostonfencing #saberfencing #historicaleuropeanmartialarts #classicalfencing #medfordma
Hang it in the Louvre 🎨
I don't remember this but must've been during Random Actions if we're both laughing. It's a long day & the test can feel like a tough, uphill grind. I'm glad Marli & I were able to find a moment to laugh during it all.
#classicalfencing #historicalfencing #historicalfencer
I don't remember this but must've been during Random Actions if we're both laughing. It's a long day & the test can feel like a tough, uphill grind. I'm glad Marli & I were able to find a moment to laugh during it all.
#classicalfencing #historicalfencing #historicalfencer
July 21, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Hang it in the Louvre 🎨
I don't remember this but must've been during Random Actions if we're both laughing. It's a long day & the test can feel like a tough, uphill grind. I'm glad Marli & I were able to find a moment to laugh during it all.
#classicalfencing #historicalfencing #historicalfencer
I don't remember this but must've been during Random Actions if we're both laughing. It's a long day & the test can feel like a tough, uphill grind. I'm glad Marli & I were able to find a moment to laugh during it all.
#classicalfencing #historicalfencing #historicalfencer
As promised, here's the blog about my exam experience with the Fencing Masters Certificate Program. It includes what questions I got, my lessons, and random actions.
justinswordfit.com/2026/07/17/a...
#bostonfencing #classicalfencing #classicalfoil #classicalsaber #classicalepee
justinswordfit.com/2026/07/17/a...
#bostonfencing #classicalfencing #classicalfoil #classicalsaber #classicalepee
July 17, 2026 at 6:51 PM
As promised, here's the blog about my exam experience with the Fencing Masters Certificate Program. It includes what questions I got, my lessons, and random actions.
justinswordfit.com/2026/07/17/a...
#bostonfencing #classicalfencing #classicalfoil #classicalsaber #classicalepee
justinswordfit.com/2026/07/17/a...
#bostonfencing #classicalfencing #classicalfoil #classicalsaber #classicalepee
Also had a great time giving Jeff and Oliver their first Italian saber lesson recently.
Swordplay is definitely a cool way for father-sons to bond.
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#bostonfencing #classicalfencing #historicalfencer #medfordma #massachusetts
Swordplay is definitely a cool way for father-sons to bond.
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#bostonfencing #classicalfencing #historicalfencer #medfordma #massachusetts
June 22, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Also had a great time giving Jeff and Oliver their first Italian saber lesson recently.
Swordplay is definitely a cool way for father-sons to bond.
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#bostonfencing #classicalfencing #historicalfencer #medfordma #massachusetts
Swordplay is definitely a cool way for father-sons to bond.
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#bostonfencing #classicalfencing #historicalfencer #medfordma #massachusetts
Fun afternoon a couple of weeks ago teaching Italian saber for a local birthday party.
A fun group eager to play!
We did some basic offense and defense and ended with round robins and a little melee.
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#bostonfencing #historicalfencing #classicalfencing #militarysaber #westernmartialarts
A fun group eager to play!
We did some basic offense and defense and ended with round robins and a little melee.
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#bostonfencing #historicalfencing #classicalfencing #militarysaber #westernmartialarts
June 21, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Fun afternoon a couple of weeks ago teaching Italian saber for a local birthday party.
A fun group eager to play!
We did some basic offense and defense and ended with round robins and a little melee.
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#bostonfencing #historicalfencing #classicalfencing #militarysaber #westernmartialarts
A fun group eager to play!
We did some basic offense and defense and ended with round robins and a little melee.
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#bostonfencing #historicalfencing #classicalfencing #militarysaber #westernmartialarts
I dub this “Marli is Mean and Won’t Let Me Hold the Lantern.” Oil on canvas, circa RASP 2026.
One month before we hopefully tear it up at Fencing Masters Certificate Program. 😅😬🤞🏻
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#classicalfencing #historicalfencing #historicalfencer #westernmartialarts #historicaleuropeanmartialarts
One month before we hopefully tear it up at Fencing Masters Certificate Program. 😅😬🤞🏻
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#classicalfencing #historicalfencing #historicalfencer #westernmartialarts #historicaleuropeanmartialarts
June 5, 2026 at 5:28 PM
I dub this “Marli is Mean and Won’t Let Me Hold the Lantern.” Oil on canvas, circa RASP 2026.
One month before we hopefully tear it up at Fencing Masters Certificate Program. 😅😬🤞🏻
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#classicalfencing #historicalfencing #historicalfencer #westernmartialarts #historicaleuropeanmartialarts
One month before we hopefully tear it up at Fencing Masters Certificate Program. 😅😬🤞🏻
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#classicalfencing #historicalfencing #historicalfencer #westernmartialarts #historicaleuropeanmartialarts
Little hand medicine at the end of a saber session with Eli.
Just letting work through targeting the arm in various ways, eluding my various engagements as best he can.
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#classicalfencing #historicalfencing #westernmartialarts #historicaleuropeanmartialarts #medfordma
Just letting work through targeting the arm in various ways, eluding my various engagements as best he can.
🧵🧵
#classicalfencing #historicalfencing #westernmartialarts #historicaleuropeanmartialarts #medfordma
May 20, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Little hand medicine at the end of a saber session with Eli.
Just letting work through targeting the arm in various ways, eluding my various engagements as best he can.
🧵🧵
#classicalfencing #historicalfencing #westernmartialarts #historicaleuropeanmartialarts #medfordma
Just letting work through targeting the arm in various ways, eluding my various engagements as best he can.
🧵🧵
#classicalfencing #historicalfencing #westernmartialarts #historicaleuropeanmartialarts #medfordma
Another Assualt of Arms tourney prep with Eli.
This is a choice drill with free mobility, meaning he and I aren’t tethered to one another and he’s free to move however he pleases.
#historicalfencer #westernmartialarts #militarysaber #classicalfencing #historicalfencing
This is a choice drill with free mobility, meaning he and I aren’t tethered to one another and he’s free to move however he pleases.
#historicalfencer #westernmartialarts #militarysaber #classicalfencing #historicalfencing
May 6, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Another Assualt of Arms tourney prep with Eli.
This is a choice drill with free mobility, meaning he and I aren’t tethered to one another and he’s free to move however he pleases.
#historicalfencer #westernmartialarts #militarysaber #classicalfencing #historicalfencing
This is a choice drill with free mobility, meaning he and I aren’t tethered to one another and he’s free to move however he pleases.
#historicalfencer #westernmartialarts #militarysaber #classicalfencing #historicalfencing
This is a continuation from previous saber vids — an unofficial series on 1st in Italian saber.
After we did an option drill, we looked at other “alternative” attacks or ripostes from 1st.
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#classicalfencing #classicalsaber #bostonfencing #historicalfencing #westernmartialarts
After we did an option drill, we looked at other “alternative” attacks or ripostes from 1st.
🧵🧵🧵
#classicalfencing #classicalsaber #bostonfencing #historicalfencing #westernmartialarts
April 20, 2026 at 6:38 PM
This is a continuation from previous saber vids — an unofficial series on 1st in Italian saber.
After we did an option drill, we looked at other “alternative” attacks or ripostes from 1st.
🧵🧵🧵
#classicalfencing #classicalsaber #bostonfencing #historicalfencing #westernmartialarts
After we did an option drill, we looked at other “alternative” attacks or ripostes from 1st.
🧵🧵🧵
#classicalfencing #classicalsaber #bostonfencing #historicalfencing #westernmartialarts
Continuing from our previous saber drill — after exploring the cut direct to flank and circular cut to the head, from engagement of first, we jumped into a simple option drill.
Cut flank if I go high or cut head if I cover low.
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#classicalfencing #classicalsaber #historicaleuropeanmartialarts
Cut flank if I go high or cut head if I cover low.
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#classicalfencing #classicalsaber #historicaleuropeanmartialarts
March 23, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Continuing from our previous saber drill — after exploring the cut direct to flank and circular cut to the head, from engagement of first, we jumped into a simple option drill.
Cut flank if I go high or cut head if I cover low.
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#classicalfencing #classicalsaber #historicaleuropeanmartialarts
Cut flank if I go high or cut head if I cover low.
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#classicalfencing #classicalsaber #historicaleuropeanmartialarts
Tempted to go out to a local foil club and get my butt kicked by some kids.
#italianfoil #classicalfencing
#italianfoil #classicalfencing
March 19, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Tempted to go out to a local foil club and get my butt kicked by some kids.
#italianfoil #classicalfencing
#italianfoil #classicalfencing
Part 2 of building 1st with Eli. No VO, just the live coaching notes.
Last vid we looked at the direct cut from 1st, which is nice and clean. This time we looked at circular cut to the head from 1st — a nice 🍞&🧈 combo.
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#classicalfencing #westernmartialarts #militarysaber #historicalfencer
Last vid we looked at the direct cut from 1st, which is nice and clean. This time we looked at circular cut to the head from 1st — a nice 🍞&🧈 combo.
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#classicalfencing #westernmartialarts #militarysaber #historicalfencer
March 11, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Part 2 of building 1st with Eli. No VO, just the live coaching notes.
Last vid we looked at the direct cut from 1st, which is nice and clean. This time we looked at circular cut to the head from 1st — a nice 🍞&🧈 combo.
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#classicalfencing #westernmartialarts #militarysaber #historicalfencer
Last vid we looked at the direct cut from 1st, which is nice and clean. This time we looked at circular cut to the head from 1st — a nice 🍞&🧈 combo.
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#classicalfencing #westernmartialarts #militarysaber #historicalfencer
🔊On: Today’s video is fun ‘cause it’s really not much of a video at all.
While at RASP Marli and Maestro Myers of HARP Fencing gave me a little crash course in fighting at night in the dark and also using a lantern for night assaults.
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#historicalfencing #classicalfencing #westernmartialarts
While at RASP Marli and Maestro Myers of HARP Fencing gave me a little crash course in fighting at night in the dark and also using a lantern for night assaults.
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#historicalfencing #classicalfencing #westernmartialarts
March 9, 2026 at 6:20 PM
🔊On: Today’s video is fun ‘cause it’s really not much of a video at all.
While at RASP Marli and Maestro Myers of HARP Fencing gave me a little crash course in fighting at night in the dark and also using a lantern for night assaults.
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#historicalfencing #classicalfencing #westernmartialarts
While at RASP Marli and Maestro Myers of HARP Fencing gave me a little crash course in fighting at night in the dark and also using a lantern for night assaults.
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#historicalfencing #classicalfencing #westernmartialarts
Picked up some of the dueling swords and a smarra by Yixuan (via swordshop). Tossed on basic dry epee blades from Absolute Fencing.
The tang of the epee needs shortening for the smarra but the dueling swords are good to go.
#bostonfencing #smallsword #classicalfencing #historicalfencing
The tang of the epee needs shortening for the smarra but the dueling swords are good to go.
#bostonfencing #smallsword #classicalfencing #historicalfencing
March 7, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Picked up some of the dueling swords and a smarra by Yixuan (via swordshop). Tossed on basic dry epee blades from Absolute Fencing.
The tang of the epee needs shortening for the smarra but the dueling swords are good to go.
#bostonfencing #smallsword #classicalfencing #historicalfencing
The tang of the epee needs shortening for the smarra but the dueling swords are good to go.
#bostonfencing #smallsword #classicalfencing #historicalfencing
No VO for this one, just my cos having notes and some light music to liven the mood.
Eli and I have been training 3rd, 4th & 5th pretty hard but now want to move into a more classical Italian 1st, 2nd & 5th. So starting with the basics.
#classicalfencing #saber #somervillema #massachusetts
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Eli and I have been training 3rd, 4th & 5th pretty hard but now want to move into a more classical Italian 1st, 2nd & 5th. So starting with the basics.
#classicalfencing #saber #somervillema #massachusetts
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March 2, 2026 at 6:17 PM
No VO for this one, just my cos having notes and some light music to liven the mood.
Eli and I have been training 3rd, 4th & 5th pretty hard but now want to move into a more classical Italian 1st, 2nd & 5th. So starting with the basics.
#classicalfencing #saber #somervillema #massachusetts
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Eli and I have been training 3rd, 4th & 5th pretty hard but now want to move into a more classical Italian 1st, 2nd & 5th. So starting with the basics.
#classicalfencing #saber #somervillema #massachusetts
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