Tales of the French duels: not that French
An account of a 1511 duel that, while only tangentially related to French people, shows elements that would become a habit later on.
An account of a 1511 duel that, while only tangentially related to French people, shows elements that would become a habit later on.
This post provides an analysis of Girard Thibault’s specific method of gripping a sword.
A translation of a portion of the Traité d’Escrime Moderne of Jean Joseph-Renaud discussing the concept of “secret attacks”.
‘Canne de combat’ is a spectacular combat sport. What are its true benefits, and how applicable would it be outside the sportive context?
A detailed review of the design and construction of the Malleus Martialis Galante rapier which I recently bought.
Tout simplement des liens vers une excellente série d’article sur le règlement du fleuret, son interprétation, son évolution.
Ma présentation sur le sujet “Geste martial et propriétés mécaniques des armes blanches” au colloque FFAMHE d’Autun en 2022.
This post explores the claim of a meeting or even influence between Henri de Sainct-Didier and Salvator Fabris, and shows how slim the evidence is.
L’entraînement aux arts martiaux provoque généralement des craintes initiales et des douleurs occasionnelles. Certaines méthodes d’entraînement utilisent la peur ou la douleur comme des aides pédagogiques. Ce sont des méthodes que je n’approuve pas, et cet article est une synthèse de mes raisons.
Gallica, the digital section of the French National Library, hosts a lot of sources. Here is how to download full-res scans from there.
Is it always fair to abandon your dagger if your opponent does not have one?
On Thibault’s Table 27, perforated plates cover the hilts’ front openings.
This post provides an in-depth analysis of a cutting motion, giving details about the trajectory of the sword and the power generation mechanisms involved.
Another account of a duel where the winner was not cautious enough.
This is a review of another article which discusses sword vibrations.