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Rapier Fundamentals

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Begin with the introduction, then work through each lesson and its activities at your own pace.

10 chapters51 lessons · 47 quizzes · 39 practicesLevel 0 · Fundamentals
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Part I: Intro, Postures & Lunging

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01Introduction5 lessons · 3 quizzes
  1. Introduction to Historical Rapier FencingLesson
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  2. Introduction to Academie DuelloLesson
  3. Tenets of the SchoolLesson
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  4. Anatomy of the RapierLesson
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  5. How to Use this VideoLesson
02Posture6 lessons · 6 quizzes · 5 practices
  1. Natural, Comfortable, OptimalLesson
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  2. Holding the SwordLesson
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  3. The Defensive PostureLesson
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  4. The Offensive PostureLesson
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  5. Posture DrillsLesson
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  6. Target ManagementLesson
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03The Lunge4 lessons · 4 quizzes · 3 practices
  1. Lunging MechanicsLesson
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  2. Lunging MeasuresLesson
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  3. Mechanics & MistakesLesson
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  4. Lunging Measure DrillLesson
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Part II: Footwork & Blade Control

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01Movement5 lessons · 5 quizzes · 5 practices
  1. Advancing & RetreatingLesson
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  2. Sideways StepLesson
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  3. The Passing StepLesson
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  4. Movement ErrorsLesson
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  5. Mirror Movement DrillLesson
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02Gaining the Sword10 lessons · 10 quizzes · 9 practices
  1. Offense Combined with DefenseLesson
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  2. The Fighting LineLesson
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  3. The Advantage of the True EdgeLesson
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  4. The Four GuardsLesson
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  5. The Advantage of LeverageLesson
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  6. The Advantage of CrossingLesson
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  7. Approaching DrillLesson
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  8. Errors and RemediesLesson
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  9. Receiving DrillLesson
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  10. Finding the SwordLesson
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03Recovering Control3 lessons · 3 quizzes · 3 practices
  1. Disengage UnderLesson
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  2. Disengage OverLesson
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  3. Disengage to FindLesson
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Part III: Timing & Sparring

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01Tempo Games & Primo Tempo7 lessons · 7 quizzes · 6 practices
  1. Introduction to TempoLesson
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  2. Exchanging Full TemposLesson
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  3. Exchanging Half TemposLesson
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  4. Sharing Full TemposLesson
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  5. Primo Tempo OpportunityLesson
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  6. Primo Tempo DrillLesson
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  7. Primo Tempo Drill – with ProtectionLesson
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02Dui, Contra & Mezzo Tempo5 lessons · 5 quizzes · 5 practices
  1. Dui Tempi OpportunityLesson
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  2. StringereLesson
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  3. Contra Tempo OpportunityLesson
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  4. Contra Tempo DrillLesson
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  5. Mezzo Tempo OpportunityLesson
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03Sparring and Freeplay5 lessons · 4 quizzes · 2 practices
  1. Slow WorkLesson
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  2. Progressing to FreeplayLesson
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  3. Recommended EquipmentLesson
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  4. Valid Hits and TargetsLesson
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  5. Sparring ShowcaseLesson
  1. ConclusionLesson
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