Rob Childs Rapier Vid 24 - Change of Tempo Robert Childs 2021-09-05 | It does not matter whether you are talking about rapier, longsword or any other weapon for that matter, changing tempo is a tremendously effective means by which to deceive your opponent for the way it can slow them down or speed them up in the face of your attack. I use it all the time and in a variety of ways. In this video I cover one of the more common ways I use the deception of changing tempo and further explain just how and why it works.
Rob Childs Rapier Vid 96 - Smallsword Review Robert Childs 2026-09-04 | timebladeguild.com/product/spanish-smallsword-de-breaThe makers over at Timeblade Guild asked me to do a review of their new smallsword based off of Manuel Antonio de Brea's 1805 Treatise.
Rob Childs Rapier Vid 95 - Donnybrook Rapier Gold Medal Match Robert Childs 2026-08-26 | The gold medal match of rapier/dagger between Robert Childs and Gavin Page at Donnybrook 2026.
Rob Childs Rapier Vid 94 - Donnybrook 2026 Highlights Robert Childs 2026-08-23 | A collection of clean and/or interesting exchanges at the recent Donnybrook 2026 in Kansas City, MO.
7 - Training Short - Multiple Strong Answers Robert Childs 2026-07-25 | So many fencers practice their preferred styles like templates rather than artists. You present them with "A" and they do "B". Making them predictable and, ultimately, vulnerable. To be your best, you must have multiple--and equally strong--answers to the attack.
26 - Castle Tigris Update - July 2026 Robert Childs 2026-07-23 | Infrastructure continues to improve on the Castle Property. Lodging, a well, land clearance, road building and now...showers!
Rob Childs Rapier Vid 93 - Baldric Review Robert Childs 2026-07-06 | patreon.com/castleandswordfreelanceacademypress.com/RevelationsOfRapier-HC.aspxinstagram.com/rapiersaintI was sent a prototype for a baldric and sword belt. What follows is my review of both.
06 - Care and Maintenance of the Swordsman Robert Childs 2026-07-01 | patreon.com/castleandswordfreelanceacademypress.com/RevelationsOfRapier-HC.aspxinstagram.com/rapiersaintIn this video, I discuss the various things I do--and NOT do--in order to preserve and maintain my body to keep my in top fencing form. This covers the supplements I take, the stretches I use, the workout routine and, finally, the deliberate actions of my fencing technique to avoid the wear and tear on my joints.
25 - Showers and shirts Robert Childs 2026-06-17 | patreon.com/castleandswordfreelanceacademypress.com/RevelationsOfRapier-HC.aspxinstagram.com/rapiersaintQuick update on the latest progress at the castle property, and some cool merchandise you can score for yourselves.
Rob Childs Rapier Vid 93 - How to Become the Master Robert Childs 2026-05-25 | patreon.com/castleandswordfreelanceacademypress.com/RevelationsOfRapier-HC.aspxinstagram.com/rapiersaintBecoming a masterful fencer is not something that happens by chance. In this video I share with you my training recipe for becoming the best fencer I can on my journey toward mastery.
24 - Cabin Update May 2026 Robert Childs 2026-05-13 | patreon.com/castleandswordfreelanceacademypress.com/RevelationsOfRapier-HC.aspxinstagram.com/rapiersaintCustom windows, sealing doors, burning....progress on the castle property does not stop.
Third Power - YouTube Short Robert Childs 2026-04-26 | Third Power link belowamazon.com/Third-Power-Robert-Childs-ebook/dp/B01NCS3W4Y
Encuentro 2026 Highlights Robert Childs 2026-04-23 | patreon.com/castleandswordfreelanceacademypress.com/RevelationsOfRapier-HC.aspxinstagram.com/rapiersaintA short collection of clean and/or interesting exchanges from the recent Encuentro 2026 event in Toluca, Mexico.
Rob Childs Rapier Vid 91 - SoCal Swordfight 2026 Highlights Robert Childs 2026-04-11 | patreon.com/castleandswordfreelanceacademypress.com/RevelationsOfRapier-HC.aspxinstagram.com/rapiersaintA collection of clean and/or interesting exchanges during the recent SoCal Swordfight 2026.
Rob Childs Rapier Vid 90 - SoCal Swordfight 2026 Rapier Gold Match Robert Childs 2026-03-27 | patreon.com/castleandswordfreelanceacademypress.com/RevelationsOfRapier-HC.aspxinstagram.com/rapiersaintThe SoCal Swordfight Rapier Gold Medal Match between Robert Childs of the Black Tigers and Myles Cupp of SoCal Swords.
Rob Childs Rapier Vid 89 - Rose & Thorns Highlights Robert Childs 2026-03-15 | A highlight reel of clean and/or interesting exchanges at the recent Rose & Thorns 2026 tournament in Auburn, CA.patreon.com/castleandswordfreelanceacademypress.com/RevelationsOfRapier-HC.aspxinstagram.com/rapiersaint
89 - Rose and Thorns 2026 Rapier Gold Medal Match Robert Childs 2026-03-06 | patreon.com/castleandswordfreelanceacademypress.com/RevelationsOfRapier-HC.aspxinstagram.com/rapiersaintRose and Thorns is a local competition event that occurs every two years and brings out competitors from California and surrounding states. Like many other events, there were classes and displays available to all, but I was all about the fencing. And I got plenty of it. Not only were there a number of tournaments you could participate in, but there was no shortage of sparring to be had across the entirety of the event. If you have never been, I highly encourage anyone to make this a stop on your tournament circuit list. This particular match is the single rapier final between myself and my opponent Dimitri Sanborn, fighting for the gold.
23 - Castle Update Feb 2026 Robert Childs 2026-02-24 | Snowstorms can slow us down but not stop us. The castle must be built!#castle #fencing #swordfighting
6 - Powerful Advantages of the Low Guard #fencingmaster #martialarts #combatsport Robert Childs 2026-02-02 | Advice from the number one ranked rapier swordsman in the world: three of the strongest reasons I fight from the low guard.
22 - It worked! - Cabin Update Jan 2025 Robert Childs 2026-01-17 | It's always a risk when you put a lot of time into a project, only to then go a less traveled route in its construction. But the gamble worked!patreon.com/castleandswordfreelanceacademypress.com/RevelationsOfRapier-HC.aspx#logcabinbuild #logcabin #loghome
21 - Cabin Update Dec 2025 Robert Childs 2025-12-31 | Now that the roof is in place and the window cut out of the back wall, it is time to make the door. #logcabinbuild #logcabin #loghome
5 - How To Use The Strongest Parry Technique - Training Short Robert Childs 2025-12-25 | The strongest parry technique is not a straight line. Nor is it found in the curved line. It is instead found in both, moving together at the same time.freelanceacademypress.com/RevelationsOfRapier-HC.aspx#fencing #swordfighting #rapier #fencingmaster
4 - Training Short - Use Of The Swept Hilt Robert Childs 2025-12-15 | www.patreon.com/castleandswordToo many people do not know how to use the swept hilt. No one can deny the swept hilt as a sword speaks to the aesthetics and beauty of the weapons in our art; however, it does not offer the most protection for the hand...unless you know how to use it.#fencing #swordfighting #rapier #fencingmaster
Rob Childs Rapier Vid 35 - Basic Approach to Attacking Robert Childs 2025-12-07 | patreon.com/castleandswordfreelanceacademypress.com/RevelationsOfRapier-HC.aspxinstagram.com/rapiersaintI have spoken a lot about tells and mostly it is about the subtle clues your opponent gives you just before their attack begins in earnest. Well, there are other kinds of tells too and I use those to establish a basic approach to attacking. There are other factors as well, certainly--many factors, in fact--but the basic approach establishes the architecture of my attack and forms the basis of what follows.
Blood of Heroes at Castle Tigris Robert Childs 2025-11-17 | At the recent Castle Tigris Training Event in October 2025, we held a demonstration match of a wildly fun team event known as Blood of Heroes. Here is a little taste of the game itself.
19 - Fright Fight 2025 Highlights Robert Childs 2025-11-14 | patreon.com/castleandswordfreelanceacademypress.com/RevelationsOfRapier.aspxinstagram.com/rapiersaintSome clean and/or interesting exchanges from the recent Fright Fight 2025 event in Phoenix, Arizona
3 - Training Short - Tall vs Short Fencer Robert Childs 2025-10-29 | patreon.com/castleandswordI always get the question of how to fight the REALLY tall fencer.
2 - The Fastest Parry Robert Childs 2025-10-14 | You want a faster parry? That's easy, though some training will be required to overwrite a horrible instinct afflicting swordsmen around the world.#swordplay #sword #swordartonline #rapier #rapierfencing #swordfighting #swordsmanship #swordmaster #rapiermaster
1 - Training Short - Use Of The Dagger Robert Childs 2025-10-11 | Just some impromptu training with a student on the use of the dagger at the recent Castle Tigris Training Weekend 2025.#fencing #swordplay #sword #swordartonline #rapier #rapierfencing #swordfighting #swordsmanship #swordmaster
20 - Cabin Update Oct 2025 Robert Childs 2025-10-09 | Installing the floor and laying the plywood for the roof of the cabin at the Castle Tigris property.
19 - Cabin Update 13 Sep 2025 Robert Childs 2025-09-18 | The cabin build in Amador Wine Country, California is coming along nicely. This weekend I put in the roof and floor architecture.
04 - The Feint Robert Childs 2025-09-16 | In this exclusive video for my Patreon supporters of Castle & Sword, I discuss in greater detail the methodology behind using an effective feint, punctuated with recently taken footage from my competition at SoCal Swordfight 2022.
Rob Childs Rapier Vid 88 - Spear Tip Final Review Robert Childs 2025-09-08 | Follow on review of a spear tip simulator with some unique properties. If you are interested in acquiring one for yourself, just reach out to Sihong Fu on facebook (see link below) or email him at Fusihong1988@gmail.comfacebook.com/sihong.fu
18 - 2 Sep 2025 Cabin Build Update Robert Childs 2025-09-06 | patreon.com/castleandswordfreelanceacademypress.com/RevelationsOfRapier.aspxinstagram.com/rapiersaintMaking further strides on the first cabin of Castle Tigris.
Rob Childs Rapier Vid 87 - Seminar Invites Robert Childs 2025-08-16 | The two biggest questions I get from clubs and schools are how much does it cost to bring me out for a seminar and how can they go about doing it. Fortunately, the answer to both questions is rather simple.
Rob Childs Rapier Vid 86 Percent Chance Techniques Robert Childs 2025-08-13 | patreon.com/castleandswordfreelanceacademypress.com/RevelationsOfRapier.aspxinstagram.com/rapiersaintDuring my trip to China, I held a seminar for the fencers in Fuzhou and surrounding provinces. In the midst of that seminar, I gave the fencers there some advice that I give to any fencer who aspires to be their best.
Rob Childs Rapier Vid 85 - Review Vytas Gorget Robert Childs 2025-08-08 | Here is the promised update on the Vytas gorget and how it has performed.
17 - Aug 2025 Cabin build update Robert Childs 2025-08-04 | Latest update on the cabin build at the castle property in California.
16 Jul 2025 Cabin & Property Prep Robert Childs 2025-07-23 | patreon.com/castleandswordfreelanceacademypress.com/RevelationsOfRapier.aspxinstagram.com/rapiersaintBrief update on the cabin build as of July 2025, as well as maintenance and preparations for future reenactment events at the Castle Tigris property.
Rob Childs Rapier Vid 84 - Testing New Spear Tip Robert Childs 2025-07-17 | patreon.com/castleandswordfreelanceacademypress.com/RevelationsOfRapier.aspxinstagram.com/rapiersaintSeems the unicorn so many are hunting nowadays is a suitable spear tip for simulated spear combat. Even in my experience, most of those I have had the chance to experiment with either require precision striking so as not to hit too hard or the spear tip is so soft it has no durability. Well, I have to say I am encouraged but what I have found so far with this new simulator.
Rob Childs Rapier Vid 83 - China 2 vs 1 Robert Childs 2025-07-14 | patreon.com/castleandswordfreelanceacademypress.com/RevelationsOfRapier.aspxinstagram.com/rapiersaintI recently returned from a trip to China where I held a weekend seminar on the art of rapier combat. Toward the end of that seminar, just for fun, I gave training in how to fight multiple people at a time. Naturally, they wanted a chance to put that training into action. So they all paired up and got in line to practice this unique form of combat against their instructor.
15 - Cabin building Cadets Robert Childs 2025-05-26 | patreon.com/castleandswordfreelanceacademypress.com/RevelationsOfRapier.aspxinstagram.com/rapiersainthipcamp.com/en-US/land/california-castle-tigris-5x5hdr2o?searchSource=homepage-autocomplete&adults=1&children=0&srid=3ca6967e-219a-4695-a540-27d62d0d4609This past weekend I took some of my JROTC cadets to the castle property to show them how to assemble a log cabin.
Rob Childs Rapier Vid 70 - Use of Ground Robert Childs 2025-05-04 | patreon.com/castleandswordfreelanceacademypress.com/RevelationsOfRapier.aspxinstagram.com/rapiersainthipcamp.com/en-US/land/california-castle-tigris-5x5hdr2o?searchSource=homepage-autocomplete&adults=1&children=0&srid=3ca6967e-219a-4695-a540-27d62d0d4609Beyond the techniques that make up a swordsman's skills lie the force multipliers; the knowledge that both prepares the swordsman for the challenge before them as well as augments those skills already trained. In this video I discuss the use of ground as both a personal safety measure as well as how to use it offensively against the opposing swordsman.
18 - Socal Swordfight 2025 Highlights Robert Childs 2025-05-02 | freelanceacademypress.com/RevelationsOfRapier.aspxpatreon.com/castleandswordtwitter.com/RobertC91537102instagram.com/rapiersaintA short clip of some clean and/or interesting exchanges from the Socal Swordfight 2025 Rapier and Dagger tournament.
14 - April 2025 Castle Tigris Update Robert Childs 2025-04-25 | freelanceacademypress.com/RevelationsOfRapier.aspxpatreon.com/castleandswordtwitter.com/RobertC91537102instagram.com/rapiersaintStumps and trees and intruders, oh my! For this, the April 2025 edition of the Castle Tigris update, I tackle the problem of intruders on the property, along with unleashing utter annihilation with the stump grinder and felling some dead trees. And let's not forget about the upcoming events taking place in this one-of-a-kind setting: The Tiger Training Weekend and a Rapier Crown.
Rob Childs Rapier Vid 82 - Why False Edge Robert Childs 2025-04-13 | freelanceacademypress.com/RevelationsOfRapier.aspxpatreon.com/castleandswordtwitter.com/RobertC91537102instagram.com/rapiersaintWhen is the false edge of more use than the true edge? Today's topic comes from a question from a subscriber who noticed I use the false (trailing) edge of my sword quite often when I parry. And there is a very good reason for it--a number of them, to be honest. Have a look and see for yourself.
Rob Childs Rapier Vid 81 - Lack of Confidence Robert Childs 2025-04-05 | freelanceacademypress.com/RevelationsOfRapier.aspxpatreon.com/castleandswordtwitter.com/RobertC91537102instagram.com/rapiersaintIn order to be a great fencer you must have confidence in your abilities. While it is not uncommon for a new fencer to suffer from a lack of confidence, sometimes that crisis of confidence can strike the experienced fencer as well. What follows in this video is, bar none, the best advice I can give any fencer about how to build confidence.
2025 SoCal Swordfight Childs Craig R&D match Robert Childs 2025-03-28 | By request, here is also the R&D exposition match. This was a fun one, though we thought we were fencing to 7 points. Turns out it was 7 points *or* 90 seconds. I probably should have paid attention to that.
Rob Childs Rapier Vid 80 - Champions Single Sword HEMA Duel Robert Childs 2025-03-28 | freelanceacademypress.com/RevelationsOfRapier.aspxpatreon.com/castleandswordtwitter.com/RobertC91537102instagram.com/rapiersaintAbout a month before Socal Swordfight 2025 kicked off, I received a message from Australia's single sword rapier champion, Woody Craig, about the idea of fighting in a rated HEMA duel with single sword. Though I knew HEMA Ratings was now allowing such matchups, I had never yet competed in one. Given that, how could I say no?
13 - Log Cabin Build - Stage 1 Robert Childs 2025-03-25 | Time to lay the foundation of the first cabin on the castle property.
Rob Childs Rapier Vid 79 - Do NOT Do This Robert Childs 2025-03-10 | freelanceacademypress.com/RevelationsOfRapier.aspxpatreon.com/castleandswordtwitter.com/RobertC91537102instagram.com/rapiersaintDo you know what NOT to do in a swordfight? While it is important to gain proficiency in the techniques that lead to mastery, it is no less important to understand those things within the swordfight you should never do. The longer, more in-depth video on this topic is available on my Patreon (link above) but in this shortened version I use tournament footage to show, and explain, one common mistake made by swordsmen around the world that cancel even the most well-executed techniques.
