Manly Exercises. The Broadsword and Single-Stick. Part II.

January 12, 2017, 2:45 pm

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Continued from PART I. THE BROADSWORD AND SINGLE-STICK. II. BEFORE placing the “single-stick” in your hand, it is our intention to put you through a short course of preliminary drill, the object of which is to teach you the free and active use of your limbs. When we have instructed you how to apply the […]

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Manly Exercises. The Broadsword and Single-Stick. Part III.

January 30, 2017, 7:06 pm

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Continued from PART II. THE BROADSWORD AND SINGLE-STICK. III. THE TARGET. THE first thing to be done is to construct a target for ourselves. Procure a stout sheet of cartridge-paper, about four feet square; lay it upon a table, and proceed to describe a large circle upon it as follows:—Insert at the central point, marked […]

Manly Exercises. The Broadsword and Single-Stick. Part IV.

February 13, 2017, 8:24 pm

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Continued from PART III. MANLY EXERCISES. THE BROADSWORD AND SINGLE-STICK. IV. ATTACK AND DEFENCE. THIS portion of our studies must be gone through in strict accordance with the rules we have laid down in our first paper. “Keep your temper,” and “Play fairly,” are two phrases which must never be forgotten throughout this exercise. Commence […]

What is Classical Fencing? No, I mean really?

February 16, 2017, 10:24 am

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Originally posted on Cote du Golfe School of Fencing:
OK, there’s a bit of fire to follow, so let me especially emphasize that the opinions expressed below are my own and not necessarily reflective of The Martinez Academy of Arms, Maestro Ramon Martinez, or Maestro Jeannette Acosta-Martinez.  I’m sorry for the length, too… What is…

“An Hour with Mr. Egerton Castle,” 1898

February 21, 2017, 12:35 pm

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“It doesn’t at all follow that because you hit your adversary you are right: you may be utterly wrong. The small sword is so excessively light and so excessively deadly that to be always rushing in and trying to precipitate yourself on your opponent is madness. In the twinkling of an eye you may have […]

Vintage film footage of Kung Fu in Chinatown, New York City, 1930

August 10, 2017, 10:04 am

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This historically important film shows children demonstrating martial arts techniques on Mott Street in Chinatown, New York City, on or around January 29, 1930. This footage was recently discovered by Rodney Bennett of Anglesea, Australia.

Colonel Thomas Monstery, and the Training of America’s Swordswomen

August 29, 2017, 9:26 am

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“It is a great mistake to suppose that women cannot learn fencing as quickly as men…the fact is the women are much the quicker pupils. They are more flexible of body; their limbs are more supple and elastic—that’s one advantage. Their mental brightness enables them to pick up the strategy of the art quicker—that’s a […]

“Irish Swordsmanship: Fencing and Dueling in Eighteenth Century Ireland”

October 17, 2017, 3:06 pm

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Originally posted on Out of This Century:
Announcing the release of the book, Irish Swordsmanship: Fencing and Dueling in Eighteenth Century Ireland, available in October 2017. The product of more than ten years of research, the first part of this book tells the story of eighteenth century Ireland’s most renowned duelists, gladiators, and fencing masters,…

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An Early American Fencing Controversy: the Broadsword versus the Smallsword, in Boston, 1808

May 1, 2018, 5:31 pm

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“Come, Mr. Millet, attack me in your turn, and do it well, or I shall catch you.” – Robert Hewes   Today, it is not uncommon to witness or overhear martial arts enthusiasts arguing over the merits of various weapons and respective martial arts methods, and their supposed superiority (or inferiority) over others. Such a […]

Foils, Daggers, Sabers, Bayonets, and Bowie Knives: An Interview at the Salle d’Armes of Colonel Thomas H. Monstery

June 8, 2018, 2:53 pm

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“This,” said the professor, “is my bayonet and dagger breastplate. You see, I teach both bayonet and dagger or knife fencing, and I should not like to hurt my pupils…”   The following article appeared in the February 17, 1883 issue of the Chicago Daily News, and contains an interview with the celebrated duelist, swordsman, […]