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The 2009 Grand Assault of Arms
Open Classical Fencing Tournament
Sunday, November 15th, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
The Grand Assault of Arms is the ultimate test of martial skill among classical fencers.
The grand assault proper developed in the late 1860’s and early 1870’s in tune with the economic and historical forces that gave birth to France’s gilded age, La Belle Epoque. According to Robert Milton, the sports column writer for the French newspaper Le Figaro, this was “a time when everything is made grand – Grand Review or Grand Minister. It is thus that we announce the Grand Assault.”
Come view the finals for each weapon category on Sunday, November 15th, 2009.
The finals will include:
- Foil
- Dueling Sabre
- Dueling Sword (épée)
- Singlestick
Experience the opening ceremony with the elaborate Grand Salute of Arms. The event will also feature an overview of the schools of fencing and the wide range of systems that existed in the 19th century at the height of the classical fencing era. Demonstration will include:
- Foil- Italian and French Schools
- Sabre- Italian and Spanish Schools
- Dueling Sword – French and Italian
- Cane fencing and self-defense
- Great Stick
- Singlestick
- French dagger fencing
Tickets can be purchased online now, or at the door on Sunday, November 15th, 2009, beginning at 1:15 pm at:
Thompson Athletic Center
143 Thompson Street
New York City, NY 10012
Admission fee is $8 if purchased online, or $10 at the door. Children 10 and under FREE.
Advance ticket sales are no longer available. Please purchase your tickets at the door.