Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
When performed by a highly skilled instructor, rapier fencing is a joy to watch. The more complex counters look fancy (some even downright flashy), and they make it immediately obvious you're dealing with an experienced swordsman.
Let's take a look at some of the fanciest (but also efficient) techniques from historical manuscripts.
Special thanks to historical martial arts expert Devon Boorman of Academie Duello for demonstrating these!
youtube.com/@AcademieDuello
academieduello.com
facebook.com/pathofthesword
facebook.com/AcademieDuello
Video lessons: Duello.TV
Intro music:
Historic Renaissance music from 1597: If my complaints could passions move” by John Dowland / Of Far Different Nature
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When performed by a highly skilled instructor, rapier fencing is a joy to watch. The more complex counters look fancy (some even downright flashy), and they make it immediately obvious you're dealing with an experienced swordsman.
Let's take a look at some of the fanciest (but also efficient) techniques from historical manuscripts.
Special thanks to historical martial arts expert Devon Boorman of Academie Duello for demonstrating these!
youtube.com/@AcademieDuello
academieduello.com
facebook.com/pathofthesword
facebook.com/AcademieDuello
Video lessons: Duello.TV
Intro music:
Historic Renaissance music from 1597: If my complaints could passions move” by John Dowland / Of Far Different Nature
opengameart.org/content/historic-renaissance-music-from-1597-if-my-complaints-could-passions-move-by-john-dowland
CC0 1.0 Universal
*** Support the channel ***
Help fund future videos, get bonus content and access to an exclusive Discord server:
patreon.com/skallagrim
youtube.com/channel/UC3WIohkLkH4GFoMrrWVZZFA/join
Merch:
bonfire.com/store/skallswag
If you want to join Bonfire to start selling your own merch: bonfire.com/welcome/07bb14169c804
Other ways to support the channel by shopping through affiliate links:
Kult of Athena, my favorite online store for reproductions of historical arms and armor, fantasy swords, etc:
kultofathena.com/?koa=259
Where to get HEMA gear and practice swords:
woodenswords.com/?Click=1799
GamerSupps powdered energy drinks and other stuff (I particularly like the SUS snack bars):
gamersupps.gg/Skall
I highly recommend the balms and oils from Beard Sorcery:
beardsorcery.com/?ref=0UEFtHWvZEmtD
*** Other social media ***
https://bsky.app/profile/skallagrim.bsky.social
facebook.com/SkallagrimYT
instagram.com/skallagrim_yt
#rapier #hema #fencing
