The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #98490   Message #1956863
Posted By: GUEST
03-Feb-07 - 05:23 PM
Thread Name: BS: Sport v. Classical v. Historical Fencing
Subject: RE: BS: Sport v. Classical v. Historical Fencing
Damn. There are odd occasions when I drop in & find something that makes me wish I dropped in more often. :)

I know what sport fencing means (it's fun, but it's also rubbish), but what exactly do you guys think you mean by "Classical" or "Historical"? 'Cos Fencing, as a term, goes back to something like the 12-13thC at least. They definitly were not after Heidelburg scars, nor using the lightweight blades you guys are obviously discussing.

What exactly do you think you're after, Rap?