Month: January 2025

Ten months ago the Scholars of Alcala published their first drill book. Since then we wrote and released books on the dusack and dagger, but we never forgot where we started. So this fall we took the time to revisit every play in part 1 of Meyer’s rapier. As we went through it, we elaborated… Continue reading Announcing Meyer Rapier 1, Second Edition

On Wednesday nights we are starting two classes. For beginners we’ll be offering Meyer Rapier 1, which introduces the 16th century cut-and-thrust sword we now call a sidesword. For experienced fencers, we are offering Meyer Rapier 3, which adds daggers, cloaks, and spears.