La Verdadera Destreza

[Samurai]

Anyone ever hear of this style of Spanish Rapier fencing? It is based on the so called "Magic Circle". It was featured in the 1995 movie The Mask of Zorro

Any information would help as I would like to look into this style of combat.
Thanks
Jeremy Bays

 

[arnisador]

Never heard of it! I see there's a video available for it.

 

[tarabos]

if i ever had a choice of what type of fencing i would like to learn, it would most definitely be spanish fencing.

 

[arnisador]

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[Samurai]

I never "saw" the Universal Pattern from Kenpo fame in that diagram. I guess I was looking but wearing blinders. I wonder how Kenpo -ish techniques could be used with Spanish Fencing??? <<Just thinking out loud>>

PS- Thanks for moving my post. I guess I posted in the wrong topic. Thanks again.
jeremy bays

 

[arnisador]

But yes this seemed more apropos!

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[moromoro]

the spanish school is dead now, unfortunately...........................................................................................................................................................................................

 

[lhommedieu]

La Verdadera Destreza is taught by Maestro Ramon Martinez in New York City: http://www.martinez-destreza.com/

 

[arnisador]

Originally posted by lhommedieu
La Verdadera Destreza is taught by Maestro Ramon Martinez in New York City: http://www.martinez-destreza.com/

'Provost' is a rank?

 

[lhommedieu]

provost?

 

[lhommedieu]

Sorry - should have looked before I leaped.

Prevost d'Armes

See: http://www.usfca.org/usfca/index.asp?section=4

Best,

Steve Lamade

 

[arnisador]

Certification is granted on three levels: Moniteur, Prevost d’Armes, and Fencing Master. The initial level, moniteur, is designed primarily for those wishing to teach or coach fencing who wish to gain experience and knowledge in teaching, such as physical education teachers or amateur coaches who might specialize in one weapon. This rating can be acheived by passing a written and practical examination under the supervision of two USFCA fencing masters or prevosts.

The Prevost d’Armes level is the second step toward the fencing master degree. Prevost candidates must pass a thorough test comprised of oral, written, and practical parts covering all three weapons. The practical examination is given by a board of three USFCA fencing masters. The highest level of accreditation, fencing master, requires an exhaustive practical and oral examination, given by a board of USFCA fencing masters, as well as a written thesis.

They have ranks like other arts, then!

 

[westernwarrior]

Originally posted by arnisador
They have ranks like other arts, then!

The ranks for older Western MA's come from the fact that fencing schools were run under the guild system. There were similar to thef "apprentice", "journeyman", and of course "master" ranks of other guilds. There was master of fencing like a master of carpentry. "Provost" is usually a level where you are allowed to teach, but don't fully understand everything, sort of an intermediate between journeyman and master.

 

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