Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4 introduced the key concept in rapier, and showed the hierarchy of actions that stem from a stringer on the inside. ...

As I started to write part 5 (the hierarchy of actions for the outside stringer), I realised I could put the entire list of actions in a...

In part 2 I showed that, when fencer B is stringered on the inside line, they counter this by disengaging and attacking to the outside...

In part 2 , you saw that, for the fencer who has gained a stringer on the inside, they are expecting their opponent to disengage. If you...

In part 1 , I explained that Capo Ferro's rapier is largely based upon stringering. In fact, it is based on just two scenarios:...

This series of posts is based on Ridolfo Capo Ferro da Cagli (1610). My aim is to make this practical and to aid in the teaching of...