Bailiwick of Ivyeinrust, Kingdom of the East

Rapier Photos!

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In the Society for Creative Anachronism, one of the popular combat-related activities is "Rapier". Rather than being an art of War, it recreates civilian, unarmored combat of the Renaissance. While SCA Rapier combatants wear protection, they are assumed to be in "street clothes" of the period. Rapier practices are held regularly in this area, and you will find many who are eager to teach you.

If you decide to give it a try, we will start you out on something easy!

An instructor speaking with two students in full gear.

Once you have mastered the basics and you have the required safety equipment, you can start practicing against a live opponent, under the watchful eye of someone with more experience.

An outdoor Rapier tournament. Two fencers are facing off, each with Rapier and Main-Gauche.

Then comes the real fun: once you have "authorized", or demonstrated to the officers that you understand the rules and can follow them safely, you can take part in tournaments, duels, and melees.

Two fighters on the attack. They are moving so quickly, they are a blur.

With practice comes blinding speed!