Rapier & Dagger: Skill Building
Join us for a focused, hands-on continuing education class exploring the fundamentals, tactics, and practical execution of dagger plays in the context of historical fencing. Led by Maestro Francesco Loda, this 90-minute session dives into the universal principles that support effective use of the dagger in conjunction with the rapier, offering valuable insights for fencers of any tradition or background.
Whether you’re refining your skills or expanding your tactical understanding, this class will sharpen your approach to fencing with two weapons.
Date: Friday, November 2, 2025
Location: Newman’s Castle
Time: TBD (classes will begin at 1:00 PM)
Duration: 90 minutes
Head Instructor: Maestro Francesco Loda
**Please note: this ticket is for a seat in this workshop only. Participants are still required to purchase admission to the tournament. A fencing/student pass can be found here.
Join us for a focused, hands-on continuing education class exploring the fundamentals, tactics, and practical execution of dagger plays in the context of historical fencing. Led by Maestro Francesco Loda, this 90-minute session dives into the universal principles that support effective use of the dagger in conjunction with the rapier, offering valuable insights for fencers of any tradition or background.
Whether you’re refining your skills or expanding your tactical understanding, this class will sharpen your approach to fencing with two weapons.
Date: Friday, November 2, 2025
Location: Newman’s Castle
Time: TBD (classes will begin at 1:00 PM)
Duration: 90 minutes
Head Instructor: Maestro Francesco Loda
**Please note: this ticket is for a seat in this workshop only. Participants are still required to purchase admission to the tournament. A fencing/student pass can be found here.
Join us for a focused, hands-on continuing education class exploring the fundamentals, tactics, and practical execution of dagger plays in the context of historical fencing. Led by Maestro Francesco Loda, this 90-minute session dives into the universal principles that support effective use of the dagger in conjunction with the rapier, offering valuable insights for fencers of any tradition or background.
Whether you’re refining your skills or expanding your tactical understanding, this class will sharpen your approach to fencing with two weapons.
Date: Friday, November 2, 2025
Location: Newman’s Castle
Time: TBD (classes will begin at 1:00 PM)
Duration: 90 minutes
Head Instructor: Maestro Francesco Loda
**Please note: this ticket is for a seat in this workshop only. Participants are still required to purchase admission to the tournament. A fencing/student pass can be found here.