*Classes are available in Carson City and also via
the Western Nevada Community College. For
directions, times, and topics of study per class,
contact Sean Kiernan.
the Western Nevada Community College. For
directions, times, and topics of study per class,
contact Sean Kiernan.
| Rapier Instruction |
Rapier instruction at the Trayn'd Bande of the Blackfriars is researched and taught by Sean Kiernan. The
main influence on the Blackfriars rapier play is the Italian masters of the 16th and 17 centuries. The
foundations of the Blackfriars rapier play has come from studying Tommaso Leoni's translation of
Salvator Fabris' 1606 treatise Lo Schermo, overo Scienza d' Arme (On Fencing, or the Knowledge of
Arms). As well as attending classes with and sponsoring Signore Leoni for a weekend seminar. Other
period masters that have contributed to the Blackfriars fencing techniques are;
Rudolfo Capo Ferro - Gran Similacro dell'arte e dell'uso della Scherma 1610
(The Great Representation of the Art and Use of Fencing)
Joseph Swetnam - Schoole of the Noble and Worthy Science of Defence 1617
main influence on the Blackfriars rapier play is the Italian masters of the 16th and 17 centuries. The
foundations of the Blackfriars rapier play has come from studying Tommaso Leoni's translation of
Salvator Fabris' 1606 treatise Lo Schermo, overo Scienza d' Arme (On Fencing, or the Knowledge of
Arms). As well as attending classes with and sponsoring Signore Leoni for a weekend seminar. Other
period masters that have contributed to the Blackfriars fencing techniques are;
Rudolfo Capo Ferro - Gran Similacro dell'arte e dell'uso della Scherma 1610
(The Great Representation of the Art and Use of Fencing)
Joseph Swetnam - Schoole of the Noble and Worthy Science of Defence 1617
Sidesword/cut and thrust instruction at the Blackfriars is researched and taught by Sean Kiernan and
Chandler Brown. Cut and thrust swordsmanship is taught after a student has had a great deal of rapier
instruction usually about two years. The student must understand and be able perform more than just
the fundamentals; they must have a true grasp of the concepts laid out by the Masters of historic fencing.
Chandler's studies and teaching center in the I.33 Tower Manuscript, an anonymous German treatise that
focuses on sword and buckler play. Sean's studies and teachings, come from Giovanni Dall'Agocchie 1572
treatise Dell'Arte di Scrimia
Chandler Brown. Cut and thrust swordsmanship is taught after a student has had a great deal of rapier
instruction usually about two years. The student must understand and be able perform more than just
the fundamentals; they must have a true grasp of the concepts laid out by the Masters of historic fencing.
Chandler's studies and teaching center in the I.33 Tower Manuscript, an anonymous German treatise that
focuses on sword and buckler play. Sean's studies and teachings, come from Giovanni Dall'Agocchie 1572
treatise Dell'Arte di Scrimia
| Longsword Instruction |
Longsword instruction at the Blackfriars is researched and taught by Chandler Brown. Chandler teaches
Joachim Meyers German treatise from the 17th century. Training and fighting is done with wooden
wasters to help minimize the risk of injury. Steel swords are used in full plate armor or in choreographed
unarmored bouts. Students must have demonstrated proficiency in the use of the sidesword before
advancing to training with the longsword.
Joachim Meyers German treatise from the 17th century. Training and fighting is done with wooden
wasters to help minimize the risk of injury. Steel swords are used in full plate armor or in choreographed
unarmored bouts. Students must have demonstrated proficiency in the use of the sidesword before
advancing to training with the longsword.
| Legitimate Teachers |
Through years of study, Tommaso Leoni has developed a guide to help you find a legitimate teacher of
historical fencing. Following the "guidelines" and paying attention to the details he explains, you can
avoid teachers who will get you nowhere, teach you falsely, or have very little to teach at all. Go here to
read how to find a legitimate teacher of historical fencing.
historical fencing. Following the "guidelines" and paying attention to the details he explains, you can
avoid teachers who will get you nowhere, teach you falsely, or have very little to teach at all. Go here to
read how to find a legitimate teacher of historical fencing.
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