Rapier Close Play in 17th-Century Italy
⏱️ Duration: 90 minutes
🎓 Head Instructor: Silvia Tomasetti
🗡️ Required Equipment: Light rapier gear

Rapier close play in the 17th century was far more than a clash of blades—it was a sophisticated blend of cut-and-thrust techniques, levers, locks, disarms, immobilizations, throws, takedowns, strikes, and even pommel use. This immersive workshop explores both the physical tools of close play and the cultural and historical forces that shaped them, with special attention to the unique fencing environment of the State of the Church.

Join Silvia Tomasetti for a hands-on session that brings history to life through movement, theory, and practical application. You’ll explore how creativity, necessity, and historical context collided in the fencing systems of early modern Italy.

Important Notes

• 🎟️ This ticket reserves your seat in this workshop only

• 🧾 Participants must also purchase event admission