Mission Statement and Policies

This School is dedicated to the fine art of fencing in the classical style.

Late 1500's to Early 1800's

Our Focus: Fight as if they were sharp.

General Policies

*Honor, Respect, and Dignity. We are gentlemen and gentleladies first and foremost. (All individuals occupying the fencing room must behave in a civil and educated manner. Lambertini 1870)

*Ego, Anger, and Fear do not exist within the walls of the salle. Practice Self Control, Keep a Calm Spirit, and a Cool Head

*Our primary competitor is the reflection in the mirror, and our primary golas are self discovery and to be our personal best.

*Humility in all things. We will not boast of our victories and we will learn from our defeats. We will critique ourown skills honestly, and applaud the advancements of our fellow duelists.

*It is by the Sharing of Knowledge, Hardy Camaraderie, and Sharp Wit that this salle defines as success.

*There are no secrets within the walls of the salle. What knowledge the teacher has will be passes to the students. We must at all times remain the eternal student.

* On entering, as well as leaving it is necessary to greet everyone in the room (shake hands). Lambertini 1870

* We will greet spectators with open arms. Each Spectator is a potential student or may relate their personal experience to the community. Our best foot must always be forward.

* Sexual Harassment, Inappropriate Disrespectful Crude or Beligerent Language, and Unsafe Behavior while in the salle will not be tolerated or excused. Such behavior will result in removal from the salle.

*Drug and Alcohol use is strictly forbidden. If the smell of alcohol is detected or if a duelist is visibly under the influence he/she will be removed from the salle.