Learn Rapier VII. - Fourth Guard

Part VI. of my 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. When we say 'fourth guard', the hand is fully turned inside with the palm pointing upwards. A great and versatile position for offense and defense, the quarta allows fast disengaging and some of the most successful attacks.

Rapier: Regenyei standard rapier

Blade: 110 cm (43.3"). Weight: 2.38lbs

Music: Beethoven - Alban Berg Quartet - String Quartett, op 18, No 5 in A major - Allegro

Norman Greenbaum - Spirit in the Sky from Guardians of the Galaxy Awesome Mix Vol.1

Martin Fabian

Martin Fabian

Hi! My name is Martin and I've been doing historical fencing since 2003. Originally I've started with stage combat but in 2006 I've turned my attention completely to HEMA. Since then I've translated and interpreted numerous manuscripts mainly in the German tradition of Johannes Lichtenawer. Besides longsword I also practice single rapier and rapier & dagger according to Salvator Fabris, langes messer, daggers, polearms and ringen. And since I also love making and editing videos, I try to bring quality HEMA content to TOTA.

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