Entering the Danger Zone

If there’s one constant about fencing, it’s that everything is contextual. Our actions, plans, and strategies depend on the circumstances we’re in. Are we in the forest? Are we in a duel? Is it a melee? Who are we fighting? What are we/they wielding? Countless variables are to be considered before we engage in combat … Read More

Advanced Attacks

This lesson has intentionally been left pretty bare bones and hasn’t (yet) been fully documented. Since fencing is so nuanced and this particular lesson is so dependent on the individual instructor’s perspective it is left open for interpretation. To teach it effectively, you must immerse yourself in the subject, study it thoroughly, and understand the … Read More

Multiple Attacks

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Advanced Movement

This lesson has intentionally been left pretty bare bones and hasn’t (yet) been fully documented. Since fencing is so nuanced and this particular lesson is so dependent on the individual instructor’s perspective it is left open for interpretation. To teach it effectively, you must immerse yourself in the subject, study it thoroughly, and understand the … Read More

Being an Officer

This lesson has intentionally been left pretty bare bones and hasn’t (yet) been fully documented. Since fencing is so nuanced and this particular lesson is so dependent on the individual instructor’s perspective it is left open for interpretation. To teach it effectively, you must immerse yourself in the subject, study it thoroughly, and understand the … Read More

Being a Master or an Apprentice

This lesson has intentionally been left pretty bare bones and hasn’t (yet) been fully documented. Since fencing is so nuanced and this particular lesson is so dependent on the individual instructor’s perspective it is left open for interpretation. To teach it effectively, you must immerse yourself in the subject, study it thoroughly, and understand the … Read More

How to Teach Fencing

This lesson has intentionally been left pretty bare bones and hasn’t (yet) been fully documented. Since fencing is so nuanced and this particular lesson is so dependent on the individual instructor’s perspective it is left open for interpretation. To teach it effectively, you must immerse yourself in the subject, study it thoroughly, and understand the … Read More

Advanced Tactics

This lesson has intentionally been left pretty bare bones and hasn’t (yet) been fully documented. Since fencing is so nuanced and this particular lesson is so dependent on the individual instructor’s perspective it is left open for interpretation. To teach it effectively, you must immerse yourself in the subject, study it thoroughly, and understand the … Read More

Melee Formation and Movement

This lesson has intentionally been left pretty bare bones and hasn’t (yet) been fully documented. Since fencing is so nuanced and this particular lesson is so dependent on the individual instructor’s perspective it is left open for interpretation. To teach it effectively, you must immerse yourself in the subject, study it thoroughly, and understand the … Read More

Wall of Swords

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Flanking Maneuver

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Kill Pocket

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Falling Wedge

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Parts of an Army: Commander

Any fencer can take command of a team or a squad, but that doesn’t make them a commander. A commander fills the role of leader for the team and directs them toward specific objectives. As a fencing company, we need commanders who understand melee, tactics, and strategy enough to guide their team to victory. Points … Read More

Parts of an Army: Shadow

The Shadow is a recent addition to the melee army, but if implemented well, an effective Shadow will have an impact on the melee field. In essence, a Shadow’s role is to neutralize or at least reduce an opponent’s effectiveness on the field. This can be infuriating, but the results cannot be ignored. A wise … Read More