Gerard Thibault – Guy Windsor

Classic Medieval Fencing

March 8, 2022April 17, 2015 by Guy Windsor

But it is to the keen swordsman who looks upon foil fencing as the key to all hand to hand fighting, that the historical development of the art offers naturally the greatest interest. It shows him how many generations of practical men were required to elucidate the principles of fencing, and adapt them in the … Read more

The Princess Bride: how does Thibault cancel out Capoferro?

September 26, 2024June 18, 2014 by Guy Windsor

Without doubt the best rapier duel in cinematic history is the one between Inigo Montoya and the Man in Black at the top of the Cliffs of Insanity, in The Princess Bride (1987). To celebrate breaking 10,000€ on my recent crowdfunding campaign, I told my backers I would put up a video of how the duel might … Read more