"From apprentices in the street to princes at court, fencing was widespread in late medieval and early modern England. This course explores the fascinating careers and martial arts of those who instructed others in the use of arms."
A specialized course examines fencing and martial instruction in late medieval and early modern England, tracing the practice from street apprentices to royal court practitioners. The six-week program runs from March 6th with weekly sessions from 2:00 to 3:30 pm EST. Dr Jacob H. Deacon, who earned his PhD in Medieval Studies from the University of Leeds in 2025, leads the instruction. The course focuses on the careers and martial arts techniques of those who taught arms training during this historical period, highlighting fencing's widespread adoption across social classes.
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