The epee (the French word for 'sword') is the descendant of the ancient dueling sword, the rapier. It developed from the dueling weapons of European noblemen. The blade is 43 inches long and weighs ...

Her three-hour fencing classes are meditative experiences that force her to stay present and focused. Ramon and Jeannette Martinez specialize in the 16th- and 17th-century Spanish school of rapier ...

"Rapier fencing and Wing Chun are extremely similar because both rely on body mechanics and leverage over force," he says. "It's the leverage of your sword against the opponent's sword and finding the ...

“Champclair Drake’s Treatise Rapier Battle” was one of many of the first public events held by the SCA’s members since their brief dissolution in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pa… ...