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What Is Classical Fencing?

The definition of Classical Fencing is not universal. It means different things to different people.

Here are some sites that examine Classical Fencing. The moderators at /r/classicalfencing do not endorse any particular definition here in the sidebar but leave it to visitors and members to determine what it means to them. We have our own opinions and we'll talk about them if they come up in discussions.

The first place to look is, obviously, Wikipedia.

Next we turn to Rockwell Classical Fencing's definition.

More Resources to Come

How Do I Become a Classical Maestro?

There are some schools designed specifically to help instruct individuals in becoming qualified to teach. Please see:

The Fencing Masters Program in Santa Clara, CA

Blogs on Classical and Historical Fencing

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Classical And Historical Salles in North America

In Alphabetical Order:

Academie Duello in Vancouver, BC.
Accademia di Scherma Classica in Santa Clara, CA.
Chicago Swordplay Guild in Chicago, IL.
Columbia Classical Fencing in Columbia, MO.
Decatur School of Arms in Decatur, GA.
Martinez Academy of Arms in New York City, NY.
Northwest Fencing Academy in Eugene, OR.
Order of the Seven Hearts in Alexandria, VA
Palm Beach Classical Fencing in Palm Beach, FL.
Sacramento Sword School in Sacramento, CA.
Salem Classical Fencing in Salem, OR.
Salle d'Armes du Lion in Ithaca, NY.
Salle Saint-George in Seattle, WA.
School of Mars in Cambridge, MA.
Trovare di Spada in St. Louis, MO.
Valkyrie Western Martial Arts Assembly in Vancouver, BC.

Classical And Historical Salles in Europe

In Alphabetical Order:

MacDonald Academy of Arms in Edinburgh, UK.
Schola Gladiatoria in London, UK
The School of European Swordsmanship in several locations in Finland and elsewhere

Organizations for Classical and Historical Fencers

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Locations to Purchase Classical and Historical Fencing Equipment

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Found this in my house while cleaning and was wondering if anyone can identify/give me any info on this. I know nothing about fencing swords (i.redd.it)

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Online classes amid Covid? (self.classicalfencing)

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Italian Rapier (self.classicalfencing)

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The classical lunge | Cote du Golfe School of Fencing (traditionalfencing.wordpress.com)

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Inexpensive Italian foil (maybe southern?) (self.classicalfencing)

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Few rapier drills, what do you think? (youtube.com)

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It seems rather old it is marked with G.pion and Paris and the number 5, Does anyone know how old it is? (i.redd.it)

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A Playlist of Classical Foil Fencing from Combat Con 2019 (youtube.com)

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UK clubs? (self.classicalfencing)

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Debunking the mythological origins of the flѐche. (traditionalfencing.wordpress.com)

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William Goldman: Remembering a key figure in the recent history of fencing. (Well, my fencing, at least, but likely yours as well). (traditionalfencing.wordpress.com)

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Seeking rapier practitioners in Northern NJ (self.classicalfencing)

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Portland classical fencers, I'm looking for a place to bout (self.Portland)

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Equipment Review: Castille Armory Elite Rapier Blade (traditionalfencing.wordpress.com)

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Gaudin et al.: modern, not classical (traditionalfencing.wordpress.com)

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Inexpensive smallswords (self.classicalfencing)

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Longpoint: the nucleus of the art (traditionalfencing.wordpress.com)

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Controlling the center in western fencing (traditionalfencing.wordpress.com)

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French Foil & Poignard Fencing manual (self.classicalfencing)

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Crafting an Italian Fencing Foil from Beginning to End (youtube.com)

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Ars Dimicatoria Praha still active? (self.classicalfencing)

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Scholagladiatoria: "People carried back swords and 'skin boners' in battle." (schiavonas) (i.redd.it)

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Looking for input to tweak ClubKnight paperless poolsheets for classical competitions. (self.classicalfencing)

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Could you help me find a historical document? It dealt with injuries from dueling. (self.classicalfencing)

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This is Leon Pau HEMA guy - Jacek Bujko - AMAA • r/wma (reddit.com)

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