Part IV. of my new video series about fencing with the symbol of the renaissance - the rapier, according to the teachings of Salvator Fabris and other masters.

The four guards in rapier correspond to four hand positions. So when we say 'first guard' or 'first position' the palm of the rapier hand should be turned outside. Although the guard seems nice, it is not heavily used in single rapier due to the fact that it lefts us quite open and also the reach is not the farthest. If we’d like to use is, it is recommended to extend the arm fully forward in front of the head, which - without practice - may get a bit tiring.

Rapier: Regenyei standard rapier and Regenyei cup hilt rapier Blade: 110 cm (43.3"). Weight: 2.38lbs

Music: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Konzert Fur Flaute, Harfe Und Orchester (K. 299) - Allegro

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Martin Fabian
Martin Fabian

Hi! My name is Martin and I've been doing historical fencing since 2003. Originally I've started with stage combat but in 2006 I've turned my attention completely to HEMA. Since then I've translated and interpreted numerous manuscripts mainly in the German tradition of Johannes Lichtenawer. Besides longsword I also practice single rapier and rapier & dagger according to Salvator Fabris, langes messer, daggers, polearms and ringen. And since I also love making and editing videos, I try to bring quality HEMA content to TOTA.

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