Myles Cupp of SoCal Swords - Instructor at SoCal Swordfight 2023

Instructor

Myles Cupp

A history enthusiast, Myles has traveled internationally to study antique swords, refine his techniques, and research historical martial systems and manuals. Besides medaling in categories from longsword to cutting to rapier in tournaments around the U.S., he represented North America in the 2019 European Games in rapier. Myles also contributes analyses of sword mechanics to SwordSTEM as a professional engineer.

At SoCal Swordfight 2023 Myles Cupp will be presenting the following:

Introduction to the French Smallsword of Domenico Angelo

Course Description:
The French tradition of smallsword, particularly that of the style of Domenico Angelo, became arguably the most celebrated and practiced system of fencing for well over a century. In this class, we shall explore the peculiarities of Angelo's style of fencing, learning from the English translation done by Domenico's son, Henry Angelo in 1787.

Required Gear:
Mask, gloves, jacket, smallsword/foil and a big hat for learning the salute!

Course Level:
Open to All Levels

Course Format:
Hands-On

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At SoCal Swordfight 2023 Myles Cupp will be presenting the following:

SoCal Swordfight 2023