British Masters

Fencing Masters

British instructors and fencing masters who popularized the training and folk sport Singlestick.

Quick Facts

Date of Birth18. století

Era18th–19th century

Country of OriginUnited Kingdom

Rank / TitleTraining Masters

Active Years1700–1900

Biography

British fencing masters developed Singlestick during the 18th and 19th centuries as a safe practice tool for broadsword and cutlass dueling.

Associated Martial Arts

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The English fight with a wooden stick fitted with a wicker basket at the grip. It arose not as an art in its own right but as a safe substitute for the military backsword.