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The Fight Master, Fall/Winter 1999, Vol. 22 Issue 2 Marshall University Marshall Digital Scholar Fight Master Magazine The Society of American Fight Directors Winter 1999 The Fight Master, Fall/Winter 1999, Vol. 22 Issue 2 The Society of American Fight Directors Follow this and additional works at: https://mds.marshall.edu/fight Part of the Acting Commons, Other Theatre and Performance Studies Commons, Performance Studies Commons, and the Theatre History Commons TheThe FightFight MasterMaster IN THE SPANISH STYLE Caranza, Navarez, Thibault and the Mysterious Circle Shattering Lances, two knights joust on FIGHTING IN Spanish Andalusian stallions at Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament. Photo provided by Medieval Times ARMOR VolVol XXIIXXII NumberNumber 22 Fall/Winter Fall/Winter 19991999 TheThe FightFight MasterMFall/Winteraster 1999 Volume XXII, Number 2 FeaturesFeatur e s S panish Fencing in the Sixteenth Century7 Ramon Martinez examines the fencing styles of Caranza, Navarez and Thibault. The Mysterious Circle 12 Anthony DeLongis makes a practical application of the Spanish technique and discovers its relationship to Filipino Kali. G irard Thibault 18 Raymond Delgato asks “Who was the man behind the Academy of the Sword?” J ulian Romero: The Duel Until Sunset 23 Linda Carlyle McCollum tells the story of a Spanish mer- cenary who fought for Henry VIII and was immortalized by El Greco and Lope de Vega Carpio. F eints and Responses to Them 28 John Michael Greer shares a section on feints from his trans- lation of Thibault’s Academy of the Sword. The Bilbo and Spanish Swordsmanship 30 John McGrath shows how a little known development in the rapier affected Spanish swordplay. P roximity Part II 33 Payson Burt examines the Three Rings of Progression and how they may be used by the actor/combatant. H ow Armor Works 38 Raymond G. Smith examines the function of armor and what One of many men (Remi Sandri) fights Warwick (Derek Weeden) in a battle from Oregon Shakespeare’s 1992 Henry VI. Fights by Christopher Villa, photo by Christopher Briscoe. it might reveal to the fight director when staging a fight. P reparing for the Future 39 Neil Fishman looks at how one might prepare for a new MiscellanyMiscellany millennium in this business. P hoto Call 4 ontributors Departments C 4 Departme nts R egional Workshops 27 E ditorially Speaking 2 S uppliers 41 F rom the President 5 D irectory 42 T o the Point 40 M embership Application 44 DITORIALLY TheThe Fight MasterMaster E Journal of the Society of American Fight Directors PEAKING The Fight Master is published twice a year. S Copyright ©1999, SAFD ith the publication of the first part of John Michael Greer’s translation EDITORIAL STAFF of Gerard Thibault’s Académie de l’Espée, information on the Spanish EDITOR style of fencing is now readily available and there is a renewed interest Linda Carlyle McCollum Win the Mysterious Circle. With the help of Malcolm Fare, the editor of The CO-EDITOR Sword, this issue of The Fight Master focuses on the Spanish style of fencing Bill Campbell, Ed. D. bringing to light not only the technique but clarifying some of the mistaken ART DIRECTOR notions that have been generated about the Mysterious Circle. Ramon Martinez Jeff A.R. Jones takes a close look at Caranza, Navarez and Thibault, while John McGrath focus- ASSOCIATE EDITORS es on a little known development in the rapier. Anthony DeLongis, through Michael Anderson: Testing/Directory hands-on experiments with the style, examines the relationship of the Brian Brynes: Health and Safety Mysterious Circle to Eastern martial arts. DeLongis worked with Tim Weske, Lloyd Caldwell: History owner and head instructor of Sword Play Fencing Studios in Burbank, where Nicole Callendar: Director’s Forum Neil Fishman: Business they physically laid out the Mysterious Circle so that they could visualize the Lewis Shaw: Weaponry system in three dimensions. ADVISOR The Spanish influence was probably more prevalent than most readers Drew Fracher might think. Spanish mercenaries fought alongside the English on English soil COPY EDITOR and rubbed elbows with English nobility at court functions. When Mary mar- Julie Artman ried Philip II of Spain, there were more Spaniards on the streets of London than Englishmen, much to the chagrin of the English. And when Louis XIII married Articles and letters for The Fight Master are accepted at anytime. Articles intended for Anne of Austria, Spanish fashions reigned supreme in France. Obviously, inclusion in the Spring/Summer issue must Spanish influences were prevalent in England and throughout Europe. George be received by November 1. Articles intended for inclusion in the Fall/Winter Silver even stated he admired the Spanish style of fencing and years later Angelo issue must be received by June 1. even devotes a section in his L’ Ecole des Armes on how to deal with the Spanish Submissions to The Fight Master style when encountered, a valid indication that the style was still practiced and should be sent to that the Spanish swordsman was universally respected and feared. UNLV Dept of Theatre A related article in this issue is the second part of Payson Burt’s article on 4505 Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, NV 89154-5044 “Proximity” which includes the Three Rings of Progression and how they are Fax 702-895-0833 used by the actor/combatant. J. T. Marlowe visits Medieval Times and Neil [email protected] Fishman shares some helpful hints on how one can prepare for retirement in Submitted material will be edited for clarity this business. and length. Articles should be typed, and For future issues, the editors are seeking articles on alternative styles such as include a short biography, 50 words or less, about the author. Please include your Renaissance Faires, Action Entertainment, and other forms of staged combat in address, phone/fax and email address in the entertainment industry, martial arts and stage combat, as well as articles your correspondence. related to Greek and Roman times and fighting styles. Articles are accepted at To advertise in The Fight Master, payment any time. The deadline for articles for consideration for the Fall/Winter 2000 and notification should be sent to Lisa Jones issue is June 1. 1240C Hamilton Court Cary, NC 27511 DŽLinda Carlyle McCollum (919) 388-8945 Notification for the Spring/Summer issue must be received by November 1; artwork due by November 15. Notification for the Fall/Winter issue must be received by June 1; artwork due July 15. Please call for rates or other information. 2 The Fight Master Ç Fall/Winter 1999 TheThe FightFight MasterMaster is a publication of The Society of American Fight Directors DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY AND SAFETY OF STAGE COMBAT Actor Combatant Fight Director The Actor/Combatant is an individual The Fight Director is an individual who has received basic training who has completed all requirements in three to six weapons forms of an Actor/Combatant and a and passed a proficiency skills test. Certified Teacher. Beyond this, he The Actor/Combatant certificate or she must have a strong back- expires three years from the date of ground in fight choreography. Fight issue, but is renewable through a Directors are endorsed by the SAFD re-testing process. The Actor/ to teach, coach and choreograph Combatant certificate signifies fights professionally. SAFD recognition of this individual as a safe, competent performer. » Teacher College of Fight Masters A Certified Teacher of stage combat Founded in 1977, the Society of American Fight Fight Master is an honorary title is an individual who has first passed Directors is a non-profit organization of theatre pro- bestowed from within the organiza- the Actor/Combatant proficiency fessionals, academicians, friends and supporters, all tion on individuals who have a skills test and, in addition, had of whom share a common interest in the art of stage strong professional background and extensive educational training and violence. The SAFD stands for the very highest stan- provide continuing support to the passed SAFD tests in teaching SAFD. Fight Masters are endorsed dard in effective and safe theatrical fighting. techniques, historical styles, by the SAFD as top professionals in weapons theory and practice and the field of stage combat. stage choreography. The SAFD The SAFD has developed recognized standards for endorses Certified Teachers to four levels of skill in the stage combat arts. teach stage combat. 1-800-659-6579 Visit the blazing new Call the SAFD Hot Line SAFD Website Member Membership For stage combat assistance, Representatives Information workshop information, Regional Regional and general questions. 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