[Ansteorra-rapier] Proposed revision to rapier rules

[James Crouchet]

I will add, I only do this with those struggling with the rapiers.

Doré

On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 12:18 PM, James Crouchet <james at crouchet.com> wrote:

> This should not be a problem since one must authorize with rapiers to
> fight with rapiers.
>
> The way I have used epee is as a beginning weapon for the first few weeks,
> with the expectation that they will transition to rapiers as soon as their
> developing strength allows. For adults this has been quick -- a couple of
> weeks to a couple of months --  and a bit slower for some of the youth.
>
> Doré
>
>
> On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 12:09 PM, Jay Madan <j_madan at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> Just be careful that one does not only train with Epees/Foils but uses a
>> Rapier in tournament... That causes potential safety issues!
>> Similar to having a 36" at practice but using a 42"-45" at tournament.
>> I'd recommend training with the intended weapon.
>> Mostly I recommend just be careful. ;-)
>>
>> -Alessandro-
>>
>
>
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