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I thought it very suitable to my Business, when I met with so good an Author as Monsieur L’Abbat, on the Art of Fencing, to publish his Rules, which in general, will I believe be very useful, not only as they may contribute to the Satisfaction of such Gentlemen as are already Proficients in the Art, and to the better Discipline of those who intend to become so, but also in regard that the Nicety and Exactness of his Rules, for the most Part, and their great Consistency with Reason, (more…)

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The swordplay never ends in this dazzling, Dumas-like adventure of conspiracy and revenge, set around 1700 and presented here in its seventh filmed incarnation, directed by French New Wave titan Philippe de Broca (That Man from Rio). Daniel Auteuil plays Legardere, a callow swordsman who becomes friend to and bodyguard of the Duke of Nevers (Vincent Perez). When the latter is assassinated by his scheming cousin, Gonzague (Fabrice Luchini), Nevers’s daughter, Aurore (Marie (more…)

The parries, mapped out in full (according to the revered Italian system). A popular way to impress your coach, from our brazen collection of original casual apparel for fencers and friends of fencers (FOF’s). Highest quality 6.1-ounce heavyweight 100% cotton, pre-shrunk in black.

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Fence edging forms a decorative border for gardens and walkways. Deters curious kids and pets from flower beds, shrubs or vegetables while accentuating yard’s beauty. Durable resin, interlocking sections create corners or straight runs. Easy assembly. You’ll receive three sections, each 24″ L x 20 1/2″ H.

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This guide to fencing includes over 100 action photographs, demonstration sequences, and line drawings to help the reader put its advice into practice. It introduces the weapons and clarifies the rules governing them, explains the basics of the grip and the on-guard position, covers the strokes used in attack and defense, and explores tactics in depth.

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Plastic Fencing Foil, approximately 24″ long. Accents may be Silver (shown) or Gold.

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This weapon comes complete with a handle, guard, pad, pommel, and a blade. The blade comforms to new S2000 blade stiffness regulations and this weapon is perfect for practice! Colors of pad and handle vary.

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From the Manufacturer
Natural fencing and screening. Will enhance all gardens, yards, and decks. Can be used as boundary fencing or as screening to create areas within gardens. When used over arbors and pergolas it creates a soft shaded area underneath. An easy way to hide unsightly garden features. Ideal for Japanese gardens. Attaches to fence uprights with ties or staples. Banded with galvanized wire for durability.

13′L x 3′.3″H, Bamboo Fencing.

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About the Director
Q&A with Shapiro. What is your background? Being born in Europe in the late 1920 s and transported here in the 1960 s has had its advantages. There has been a lot to see and my brain seems to have a vault that stores moving images. My formative years were spent in London factories and on a farm. I lived through scenes rich in detail and filled with characters that were left over from Dickens stories. The London Blitz created its own daily stories and vis (more…)