Classical Fencing Equipment

Classical fencing provides an ideal experience for our recreational fencers as well as emphasizing a high degree of technical excellence for all of our fencers.

Classical fencing equipment.

Fencing is a group of three related combat sports the three disciplines in modern fencing are the foil the épée and the sabre also saber. For women there is an additional cost of around 25 for a chest protector. All with the goal of providing a historically equivalent weapon without having to use historic tools. The blade guard grip and other parts represent the most effective and popular historical patterns and the marriage of these parts is done traditionally with wood leather.

A french foil for classical fencing. Our new antique reproductions. It contains links to uk societies organisations treatise books events equipment suppliers and other sites of interest to the classical fencing community in the uk. Weapons are blunt and students wear protective gear glove jacket and mask.

Our weapons are designed after the meticulous study of 19th century original fencing swords fencing master s treatises and built with traditional construction techniques to bring you the finest classical fencing weapons available. On a quarterly basis we offer classical enrichment courses on such topics as the art of the duel sebenhaar s dutch method patton s thrust fencing etc. Welcome to benjamin arms makers of the highest quality classical fencing swords and accouterments. Fencing starter sets cost around 120 160 for beginner gear consisting of the jacket mask glove underarm protector and weapon used in most introductory classes.

According to the 19th century fencing master louis rondelle. Our classical french foil enhances performance and education of french fencing by its adherence to traditional french specifications. The duellist classical fencing uk this site is dedicated to promoting classical fencing and historic swordsmanship in the uk. Classical fencing is a western martial art that focuses on the practical application of the sword and its use in preparation for self defense and personal combat.

Winning points are made through the weapon s contact with an opponent a fourth discipline singlestick appeared in the 1904 olympics but was dropped after that and is not a part of modern fencing fencing was one of the first sports to be played in. Classical fencing is the style of fencing as it existed during the 19th and early 20th century.