{"product_id":"foundations-of-rapier-the-mechanics-of-ridolfo-capoferro","title":"Foundations of Rapier: the mechanics of Ridolfo Capoferro (19th and 27th September)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eAdvanced techniques are basic techniques done really, really, well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eRidolfo Capoferro’s \u003ci\u003eGran Simulacro\u003c\/i\u003e (1610) is one of the greatest rapier treatises ever written. It provides a wealth of detail about how to move to strike without being struck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eIn this live online workshop we’ll build those mechanics from the ground up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDates: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSaturday September 19th, 7pm UK time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSunday September 27th, 8am UK time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eBeginning with guard position, footwork, and grip, we’ll work through the fundamental actions that make Capoferro’s system work: lunging, passing, changing hand positions, striking with the point, using cuts correctly, and applying the distinctive body mechanics that make his fencing so efficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eCapoferro’s mechanics are physically challenging for most people, so we will focus on working our way towards perfection. You can and should take the classes at your own pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eNo partner is required. Everything can be practised solo, making this an ideal introduction to rapier for complete beginners, while also giving experienced fencers a chance to refine the foundations of their practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDuring the webinars we’ll cover\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003eWho Ridolfo Capoferro was, and why his work still matters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003eDrawing the sword\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003eHow to establish a stable, effective guard position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003eHolding the rapier correctly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003eThe mechanics of the lunge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003eStepping and passing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003eThe guards of prima, seconda, terza and quarta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003eThrusting in every hand position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003eThe mechancis of cutting with the rapier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003eThe mechanical differences between attacks on the inside and outside lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003eCapoferro’s famous “Secure Way to Defend Yourself Against Any Sort of Blow”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eWe’ll finish with a live Q\u0026amp;A where you can ask questions about the material or about rapier fencing more generally. There are no silly questions! You're welcome to email Guy with questions before the webinar, or use the chat. \u003cbr\u003eAttendees' video feed is not recorded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat you’ll need\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003eA training rapier if you have one (or any practice sword)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003eIf you don’t have a sword, a stick will do. It should be about 120cm (4 feet) long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003eIf possible, a longer stick about 6 feet (180 cm) long for some of the body mechanics exercises. This is optional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eNo fencing partner is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour registration includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003eAccess to both live sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003eRecordings of both webinars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003eThe illustrated workbook, including extracts and plates from Capoferro’s \u003ci style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGran Simulacro\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003eLifetime access to the recordings, which you can download.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eWhether you’re completely new to rapier or looking to improve the quality of your existing fencing, this class will give you practical tools you can begin using immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDates (again): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSaturday September 19th, 7pm UK time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSunday September 27th, 8am UK time\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"swordschool","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58487883465085,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/5635\/0173\/files\/FoundationsofRapierwebinar.png?v=1785929793","url":"https:\/\/swordschool.shop\/products\/foundations-of-rapier-the-mechanics-of-ridolfo-capoferro","provider":"swordschool","version":"1.0","type":"link"}