The Deceptive Fight (Rapier Scholar)

The Deceptive Fight is a mode of fencing where you use false attacks and false openings to lure your opponent into predictable responses. In this series we'll explore:

• Use of invitations and how to make them safe and effective
• Use of feints and how to get reliable action
• Deception when seeking control
• Deception when seeking to strike
• Reducing your vulnerability to deception

This series assumes a proficiency in the foundation of Italian rapier including stringere, striking in the four tempos, and the true fight.