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Fencing Class

Title:Fencing Class
Date & Time:Tue Jun 7, 2011 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Location:Gadsby's Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St. (Map This)
Event Details:18th Century Swordplay
18th Century Swordplay
Learn the art and historical importance of 18th century fencing in a new series of classes taught by swordmaster Peter M. Ryan. Content will include basic positions (French, Italian, German guards); preparations on the blade (beat, bind, glissade); attack combinations (beat-thrust, etc.); lunge; lateral parries; round parries; disengage and cutover; special movements (pass, volte, demi-volte); and disarming. Swordmaster Ryan will also develop strategies by teaching students how to assess opponent’s strengths and adjust to them, find weaknesses and exploit them, and plan deceptions. Some comparisons between modern techniques and 18th century methods will be drawn. This class will meet the first Tuesday of every month through the end of the year. Participants must be at least 11 years old. Equipment may be rented with advance notice. $15 per person or $75 for the series.
Contact Phone No.:703.746.4242
Fees:$15 per person of $75 for series
Audience:Anyone may attend
Tags:Class, King Street, Living History, Museums, Old & Historic Alexandria, Old Town, Recreation


For event details visit http://www.alexandriava.gov/c/1188
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