Fundamentals of Italian Rapier: A Modern Manual for Teachers and Students of Historical Fencing, 2nd Edition (Coblentz)

The go-to instructional manual for teaching and learning Italian rapier fencing. Unlike a single treatise translation, this book synthesizes techniques across multiple 17th century Italian fencing masters into one coherent, teachable system, organized around the three fundamentals of Italian rapier: modo, misura, and tempo (technique, measure, and timing).

What's inside: Over a hundred images illustrate fencing techniques alongside clear explanations of the reasoning behind each action. Drills and exercises are built in throughout, designed to help students internalize the underlying principles rather than just memorize actions, making this equally useful for self study and for instructors running a club curriculum.

Authors David and Dori Coblentz bring real teaching credentials to this text: David is a certified Master at Arms (2010) and founder of the Decatur School of Arms, with a background in the San Jose Fencing Masters Program. This 2nd edition reflects years of refinement teaching rapier to historical fencing students.

Best for: HEMA and SCA rapier fencers moving beyond solo drilling, instructors looking for a structured teaching curriculum, and anyone building a foundational Italian rapier library. Pairs well with primary source translations for readers who want both the historical treatises and a modern instructional framework.

• Format: Paperback, 2nd Edition
• EAN: 9798218586300
• Publisher: Modo Publications
• Publication Date: January 1, 2025
• Authors: David Coblentz, Dori Coblentz