
This puts the "eh la!" into élan
Neither the place nor the time for becoming unbalanced…

This puts the "eh la!" into élan
Neither the place nor the time for becoming unbalanced…
Posted in 20th Century, Epee, fencing
Tagged epee fencing, fencing, french fencing
Posted in 19th Century, Epee, fencing
Tagged degen, Epee, epee fencing, escrime française, Fechtgeschichte, fencing history, french fencing
Posted in 19th Century, Epee, fencing
Tagged fencing in art, french fencing, Louis Anquetin
Posted in 20th Century, fencing, Foil

Greek Helmet Pommel
Never mind classic technique… but épées sure used to look nicer…

An exhibition match
According to modern mythology, fencing matches drew large crowds before electrical scoring was introduced…
Posted in 20th Century, Foil
Tagged escrime, fencing, fleuret, Foil, french fencing

Salute before a match at staff
The staff fencing of the Compagnons appear to have survived until the 1920′s…
Posted in 20th Century, fencing, singlestick
Tagged baton, fencing, french fencing, quarterstaff