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Tuesdays, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Open Floor: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Instructor: Alec Martinez

Join Crossroads Swords for a progressive curriculum focused on Renaissance-era one-handed rapier fencing. Systems rotate throughout the year and include Spanish Destreza, Italian traditions such as Capo Ferro, Fabris, and Giganti, as well as Dutch sources like Thibault.

This class is beginner friendly and designed to introduce students to historical rapier fundamentals, movement, blade mechanics, and tactical concepts across multiple traditions.

Open Floor follows class and provides dedicated training and sparring time.

There is also a Smallsword class after Open Floor.

Recommended Gear:
Comfortable athletic clothing and shoes, athletic groin protection, and any fencing gear you may already own.

How to Join:
Your first two class days are free. Before attending, please review all of our policies, then create a PushPress account and sign up for at least the free trial membership through HEMAA using the links on our website:
https://crossroadsswords.com/join-us

Related topics

Events in Winter Garden, FL
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Historic European Martial Arts
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Historical Fencing
Renaissance

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