Learn Rapier IV. - First Guard

Part IV. of my new video series about fencing with the symbol of the renaissance - the rapier, according to the teachings of Salvator Fabris and other masters. The four guards in rapier correspond to four hand positions. So when we say 'first guard' or 'first position' the palm of the rapier hand should be turned outside. Altough the guard seems nice, it is not heavily used in single rapier due to the fact that it lefts us quite open and also the reach is not the farthest. If we’d like to use is, it is recommended to extend the arm fully forward in front of the head, which - without practice - may get a bit tiring. Rapier: Regenyei standard rapier and Regenyei cuphilt rapier Blade: 110 cm (43.3“) Weight: Music: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Konzert Fur Flaute, Harfe Und Orchester (K. 299) - Allegro