Martinez Academy

School of Classical and Historical fencing; teaching traditional fencing for over a quarter of a century.

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Small-Sword Academy 2023

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In honor of women's history month.#fencing #WomensHistoryMonth

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In honor of Women's History Month: Women's fencing class, 1891 https://t.co/Gi1SqFVFjK

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Re-opening this week. Wednesdays Only. Please check our website for the location and times.
Students must preregister as we have an 8 student limit per class. We are not accepting new students at this time.

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We have decided to postpone all MAA classes until the end of the month. Given the uncertainty of this global health predicament, the well being of all students and teachers comes first. We are closely monitoring the situation. We offer our best wishes for your health and safety.

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Spanish vs. Italian Rapier
A possible response by the Spanish rapier fencer to the attack in quarta from the Italian. This is followed by the same possible response to the attack in prima from the... https://t.co/D73jZ75OrE

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From Labat, L���Art en Fait d’Armes ou de l’Epée seule
French version 1696
English version 1734

Rules for Pushing and Parrying at the Wall
“When you have labored a certain time at lessons, you must push at a... https://t.co/YCrYqASXCe

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Spanish rapier vs. Italian rapier. As before, we are utilizing the same tactical choice of inviting the attack from the Italian fencer. As the Spanish rapier fencer is taller with more reach, he does not... https://t.co/DuoJnGACr3

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Spanish rapier vs. Italian rapier. Tactical choice of inviting the attack from the Italian fencer in order to hit them on thier recovery. https://t.co/LSCk8z9OwF

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Two more photographs of Miss Sibyl Marston from the library of congress. In addition to teaching fencing, she was also a teacher of physical culture.

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In honor of Women's History Month: From the San Fransisco Call, 1911. Miss Sibyl Marston

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Etiquette in The 18th and 19th Century Fencing Schools – Part II: 19th Century – Historical Fencer https://t.co/Jp7fFFbHn1

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Join us for this unique and indepth scientific look at a 16th century Italian fencing treatise. https://t.co/jns9gbE4sw

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Some of our vintage foils, sabres and masks are part of the window display at the Ralph Lauren flagship store on Madison Ave, NYC. 19th and 20th century material culture in marketing in 21st century,

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ralphlauren flagship store on Madison Ave, NYC, some of our foils, sabers and masks are included in their window displays. https://t.co/jXwDynxFKs