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Sword School Wichita is a traditional Italian fencing school located in Wichita, KS.
We teach the three typical fencing weapons of foil, spada (épée) and sabre, as well as late 17th-19th century spada, and Radaellian sabre.
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Based on the Parks and Rec guidelines for social/physical distancing, consultations with other fencing instructors, and fencers with medical training, I've decided to cancel the summer Parks and Rec classes.
A 6 foot distancing rule doesn't mean 6 feet except for each and every time we lunge at our opponent and end up inside 6 feet, while also exhaling on the lunge.
I can't think of a way to run a true beginner class that would be safe, effective, fun, and worth the money under that condition.
We are leaving the Fall session classes on the schedule, and will reassess based on how this situation is playing out closer to the start of fall session, which is usually just after Labor Day.
As always, individual lessons are still be available by appointment. I'm less concerned when we can be outdoors and cross-wind, rather than in a fairly small room with recycled air and with loaner equipment being stored in fairly close quarters.
If any of you want a copy of the book our syllabus is keyed to, Luigi Barbasetti's "The Art of the Foil" is easily available on both amazon and abebooks - you shouldn't pay more than $5-10 for a copy of the 1998 reprint.
www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?bsi=0&kn=luigi%20barbasetti&sortby=17&prevpage=2
or
www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0760709432/ref=tmm_hrd_used_olp_sr?ie=UTF8&condition=used&qid=158...
Barbasetti's Sabre and Epee book is also now available in what appears to be a POD scanned reprint, which is better than nothing. Barbasetti's 1936 English language sabre book is his own translation of his earlier 1899 German language book, and reuses the photos from that edition. His sabre method is Radaellian in nature, but not quite the pure Radaellian sabre of Del Frate's books. Still, it is well worth having a copy:
www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/3964010057/ref=tmm_pap_new_olp_sr?ie=UTF8&condition=new&qid=15866...
www.abebooks.com
The art of the foil by Barbasetti, Luigi and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at AbeBooks.com.I knew if I waited long enough, someone would make the sort of video that I want to see, but am too lazy to make. Thanks, Patrick!
A chunk of video of sabre drills with intermediate fencers who are just starting sabre - lots of good stuff, but also lots to work on. We might as well savor this, as the 'rona is likely to keep us out of the Sala for a while.
www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSNVmPu5MEXxMM2uPjTg1hwyBuruKwpSK
Not quite as nice as a free swinging golf ball, but still a nice diversion.
If you’ve got a golf ball, a couple of eyelets, and some string or shock cord, and something to weight the bottom with, you’re good to go.
Are you stuck at home? Should you be doing molinelli? (also, should you be doing them indoors - try not to hit anything).
www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSNVmPu5MEXxWMUh9IuERh00sm41orH7b
The bastone is an Italian two handed stick art, as opposed to the canna or cane, which is very similar French la canne or Italian sabre, depending on the particular method.
A few years ago, I edited the English translation of Maestro Cerri's book on the bastone for Gianluca Zanini, who is performing the action in the video.
Cerri Giuseppe Lesson 41: Quadriglia con due colpi di testa
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Ricostruction of the first part of Molinello 41 in four parts. From TRATTATO TEORICO PRATICO DELLA SCHERMA DI BASTONE MI 1854 Maestro Giuseppe CerriNot a bad deal, if anyone is looking to buy.For safety, sanitation and health, we encourage everyone to have their own mask and glove. Absolute wants to help, and for a limited time we are offering a free standard washable glove with all new Non-FIE Foil or Epee mask purchase. Please visit us via www.absolutefencinggear.com