Classical fencing and its health benefits

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Code Completion Credits Range Language Instruction Semester
703MKSPZ credit 1 12 exercise hours (45 min) of instruction per semester, 16 to 21 hours of self-study Czech winter

Subject guarantor

Michael KŇAŽKO

Name of lecturer(s)

Michael KŇAŽKO

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, and its health benefits.

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.

Learning outcomes

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, and its health benefits.

Acquired knowledge and skills are applicable in theater and film productions.

Prerequisites and other requirements

No prior knowledge requirements are needed to enroll in this course.

Gear: sportswear/footwear and protective gloves (compulsory).

During the course it is necessary to pay attention to SAFETY and DISCIPLINE and strictly FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS given by the instructor.

Literature

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

Evaluation 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

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http://www.ars-dimicatoria.cz/
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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.

Further information

Course may be repeated

This course is an elective for all AMU students

Schedule for winter semester 2023/2024:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2023/2024:

Date Day Time Tutor Location Notes No. of paralel
06.04.2024 10:00–17:00 Michael KŇAŽKO Poněšice
Poněšice
parallel1
07.04.2024 10:00–17:00 Michael KŇAŽKO Poněšice
Poněšice
parallel1

The subject is a part of the following study plans