Theory and practice of 18th-19th century classical fencing
| Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language Instruction | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 703MTPKS | Z | 1 | 12CS | English, Czech | summer |
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Name of lecturer(s)
Learning outcomes of the course unit
The course will introduce the students to the theoretical and practical aspects of the French foil and smallsword classical fencing in the 18th-19th century.
Acquired knowledge and skills are applicable in theater and film pr
Mode of study
Practical hands-on course at the training centre in Poněšice March 19 - 20 2022.
Saturday March 19 2022
10:00 - 13:00 French foil
14:00 - 17:00 French smallsword
Sunday March 20 2022
10:00 - 13:00 French foil / French smallsword
Fencing lessons are conducted in Czech and English.
Prerequisites and co-requisites
No prior knowledge requirements are needed to enroll in this course.
Gear: sportswear/footwear and protective gloves (compulsory), fencing mask or airsoft/paintball protective goggles (optional).
During the course it is necessary to pay attention to SAFETY and DISCIPLINE and strictly FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS given by the instr
Course contents
The content of the course comprises of the history and theory of the French foil and French smallsword classical fencing in 18th - 19th century.
The practical part of the course starts with basic stances and steps, continuing with the basic weapon positions and parries, on to attacks, ripostes and irregular manouvres.
During basic training students get to know thrusts, attack renewals, feints, binds and their changes, beat attacks, glides and grazes, dodges and disengagements, all of which they then develop in set exercises.
Recommended or required reading
Recommended reading:
French foil fencing:
Josef Ott: Das System der Fechtkunst à la contrepointe auf den Stoss, Olomouc 1852
Dr. Miroslav Tyrš: Tělocvik ve vojště, Šermování končířem, Praha 1868
Dr. Miroslav Tyrš: Základové tělocviku, Šermování bodmo, Praha 1873
Ministére de la Guerre: Manuel D´Escrime, Paris 1877
Camille Prevost: Théorie Pratique de l´Escrime, Paris 1886
Robert Tvarůžek: Šerm končířem, Brno, 1926, 1933
Dr. Jan Černohorský: Šerm fleuretem a kordem, Praha 1947
Leonid Křížek: Historie evropských duelů a šermu III – Od duelového ke sportovnímu kolbišti, Praha 2015
Čestmír Čivrný: Šerm fleretem, Praha 2018
Assessment methods and criteria
Active participation in the course is necessary for a successful completion of the course. Credits are awarded based on activity in the exercises.
Course web page
Webové
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češtině:
http://www.ars-dimicatoria.cz/
Web
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English:
http://www.ars-dimicatoria.cz/en/home-2/
Note
The course will take place at the training centre in Poněšice under the guidance of MgA. Michael Kňažko, Prévôt d’armes.
https://www.ars-dimicatoria.cz/instruktor-sermu-michael-knazk
Further information
Course may be repeated
This course is an elective for all AMU students
Schedule for winter semester 2021/2022:
The schedule has not yet been prepared
Schedule for summer semester 2021/2022:
| Date | Day | Time | Tutor | Location | Notes | No. of paralel |
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| 19.03.2022 | 10:00–17:00 | Michael KŇAŽKO | Poněšice Poněšice |
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| 20.03.2022 | 10:00–13:00 | Michael KŇAŽKO | Poněšice Poněšice |
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