Ridolfo Capoferro's The Art and Practice of Fencing: A

Ridolfo Capoferro's The Art and Practice of Fencing: A Practical Translation for the Modern Swordsman
- Complete English Translation
- Glossary
- Practical Action Synopsis
- Original Illustrations
- Historical Notes
In the 1600s, the elegant and deadly Italian rapier was the choice sword of duelists, officers, gentlemen and noblemen: to master the rapier was to be a feared martial artist and a paragon in single combat. Among the original treatises on the use of this weapon, the most prized by historical fencing revivalists in the last 150 year has been the Great Representation of the Art and Practice of Fencing, written in 1610 by Master Ridolfo Capoferro. In this remarkable text, Capoferro described and illustrated - in unmatched detail - the use of the rapier alone and with a left-handed dagger, cloak and shield, offering the modern historical fencing student a true wealth of Renaissance fencing theory, form and repertoire. With this book, expert researcher and rapier instructor Tom Leoni offers a full, accurate and accessible English translation of Capoferro's teachings, complete with high-resolution reproductions of the 43 original illustrations. To make the book even more useful, Tom has included bullet-point synopses of all the actions illustrated by Capoferro, as well as a glossary of rapier-fencing terms with examples referring the reader to how they are used in the text. Also included is a primer on key rapier-fencing concepts and actions, as well as a historical introduction about Capoferro and his extraordinary relevance in the revival of historical martial arts.
Country USA
Brand Freelance Academy Press
Manufacturer Freelance Academy Pr
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 0982591195
Model 0982591195
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780982591192
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Freelance Academy Press
Manufacturer	Freelance Academy Pr
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	0982591195
Model	0982591195
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780982591192
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Ridolfo Capoferro's The Art and Practice of Fencing: A Practical Translation for the Modern Swordsman

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