The Private School of Defence: The Rapier Method of G. H. 1614 CE

The Private School of Defence: The Rapier Method of G. H. 1614 CE

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This teaching guide examines the rapier system of G. H., an English gentleman fencer who wrote a brief monograph in 1614 describing a simple method for fencing with both single rapier and rapier and dagger. G. H.'s work is important in that he recognizes the impact of complication on the ability to make decisions in combat and has deliberately simplified his technical range to minimize these. He emphasizes the importance of skill development and provides guidance for fencers of different physical characteristics as well as strategies that fencers with disabilities may use to defend themselves. G. H. does not fully describe all of the elements of his practice, and the guide provides logical interpretations to address these gaps. The guide is designed for use by instructors in planning classes to teach G. H.'s method, and makes accessible the 6th of the series of English language fencing manuals published between 1594 and 1617.