Patrick Bratton is an Instructor of Arms in classical Italian fencing from the Sonoma State University Fencing Masters Program. He started with traditional French fencing with Colin Chock of Hawai‘i, who was a student of Leon Auriol. Today he concentrates on traditional Italo-Hungarian fencing and is a student of Christopher Holzman and Andrew Bullock, both from the Santelli tradition. Patrick’s main areas of study are Northern Italian military sabre, and Neapolitan spada. His teaching focuses on grounding students in solid basic techniques and fundamentals. He is currently a member of the Keystone Academy of Dueling and Swordsmanship and the Carlisle Fencing Club 

I've known Patrick for awhile and found him not only an excellent fencer but an excellent student, a fine scholar  and a tireless advocate of historical fencing.  One thing that we  always look for in instructors for the event is an understanding of the history, context, culture and principles of French Smallsword in this regard Patrick is exceptional. The other thing we look for is a good feeling for the art of fencing pedagogy . I don't think we could have done better than Patrick.  He has the experience and the "chops" that guarantee an interesting and productive class.

Patrick will be teaching highlights from lessons fifteen through twenty-two  from La Boëssière'.  These lessons include  includes techniques like Beats, Threats, Ripostes "Tac au Tac " and Attacks over the Point and more. 

Save $50 of regular price with the Early Bird Discount, good now through 4/1/2018.  Don't  be an April Fool and miss out!

La Boessiere is now available HERE.  Lessons from this text will be the centerpiece of the American Smallsword Symposium this year.  (Early Bird Admission for the event BTW is still open.)  Big thanks to Philip Crawley for making his translation available for sale to benefit the event.  Buy your copy today and start practicing for the Symposium.