{"product_id":"thibault-rapier-james-colton-9798312685596","title":"Thibault Rapier: A Systematic Guide to Thibault's Academy of the Sword","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaster the Art of the Rapier\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn his \u003ci\u003eAcademie de l'Espée\u003c\/i\u003e, Dutch swordmaster Gérard Thibault d'Anvers recorded one of the most sophisticated fencing systems ever devised, blending elegant geometry with a precise, systematic approach to combat. Yet its complexity has often made it a daunting read for new students.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThibault Rapier: A Systematic Guide to Thibault's Academy of the Sword\u003c\/i\u003e presents a structured introduction to Thibault's fencing method, distilling \u003ci\u003eAcademie de l'Espée\u003c\/i\u003e down to its essential theory. Beginning with high-level strategy, it explores key techniques, their tactical applications, and their connection to the broader tradition of \u003ci\u003eLa Verdadera Destreza\u003c\/i\u003e, the Spanish school of rapier combat. The book also includes essential drills to help readers internalize the fundamental actions of the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSharpen your knowledge. Refine your technique. Step into the circle.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e James Colton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798312685596\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/18\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 112\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.23d","brand":"James Colton","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46907240513791,"sku":"9798312685596","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ec1c58ac-11cf-4952-90f6-c8a235f6e8a4.jpg?v=1748772740","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/thibault-rapier-james-colton-9798312685596","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}