Rob Childs Rapier Vid 63 - False Advance

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One of the most dangerous things you can do in fencing is allow your opponent to get too close while you are relaxed. One such technique I utilize a great deal to put my opponents into this situation is the False Advance. In this instructional I not only break down the how and why of this technique with sparring footage but also explain why it is so important I execute this technique with the sword and body moving at the same time. Students of mine will recognize this is unlike when the sword moves first in a no tell lunge.

[@novacombatarts]

Haha me you and john drake all happened to make a video about this same technique within the last month or so, i call it a critical step. Drake called it a heal toe but i think your name for it is prob the best out of all three. Such a great technique! Great video !

[@gpeschke]

Insightful as always! Thank you!

[@randyallen2771]

Thanks for a thorough and detailed lesson on what looks like a useful technique.

[@RobertChildsRapier]

You are quite welcome.

[@trashgremlinincorporated3567]

Have you done a video showcasing that gorgeous swept hilt of yours?

[@RobertChildsRapier]

Heh, no, can't say I've done a video on my rapier. Been with me more than three decades though.

[@farkasmactavish]

@@RobertChildsRapier Fix that! It's too pretty not to get a closeup!

[@ethanhuang4578]

Do you know how to deal with wrist pain caused by rapier fencing😢

[@RobertChildsRapier]

It depends upon the reason behind the pain. I've known a couple of fencers now who had wrist pain because of a ganglion cyst on the tendon running through the wrist. In that case, you are looking at surgery. If, however, the cause is from carpel tunnel then you are looking at the trifecta of massage, stretching and acupuncture. I had this problem myself pretty severely for a while and tried every other medical attempt at a cure under the sun. Only a capable acupuncturist was able to fix the problem once and for all.

[@ethanhuang4578]

@@RobertChildsRapier Thank you so much for the reply!

[@kevinc3751]

Very useful footwork. Thanks!

[@ErikMikkelsen1]

LOL, I see those distinctive black-and-yellow SCA marshal staves. Do you still fight in SCA tourneys sometimes, or only HEMA ones?

[@RobertChildsRapier]

I still participate in SCA tournaments too. In fact, I will be going to Pennsic this August. I just don't do so as much as I used to because building castles is rather time-consuming.