Fencing

SCA rapier combat attempts to recreate civilian or unarmored combat from the late 1200s through Shakespeare's time. We use thrusting and slicing cuts as well as secondary weapons, such as daggers, extra swords, etc. We also use non-linear movement and even have melees!

Fencing Practice

Warm weather (approx. Apr – mid Nov): Sundays, 1 p.m. at Washington Blvd. Contact Irene for more information.

Cold weather (approx. mid Nov through Mar): On hiatus. Click here for other practices in Æthelmearc.

Join the fencing e-mail list here.

For more information, including the official rules, visit the Æthelmearc Rapier Combat page.

Loaner gear is available for beginners.