Rapier (Rank 2) Scholar Archives

Dagger with Rapier

Positions & Transitions: We are expanding our attention to include a dagger in our offhand. These l…

Joined Defense: Whether you are using a bare offhand or are carrying a dagger, the sword and offhand wo…

Guards and Attacks: In this first pair of lessons on the subject we will explore the mechanics of attac…

Mechanics: A void is a movement used to “avoid” the sword of the opponent through displacement of your …

The Deceptive Fight is a strategy based on the opponent's knowledge and reliable execution of The True Fight (

What strategic tools are most useful against a particular fighter or opponent?

Blade Control: To excel at the True Fight, one must be able to mechanically find, gain and stringer the…