About The Coblog
David Coblentz is the principal instructor at the Decatur School of Arms in Decatur, Georgia, where he teaches the art of the rapier according to the Italian tradition. David was certified as a fencing master by a board of maestri in May 2010. His training came primarily from the San Jose Fencing Masters Program. His approach to instruction combines modern fencing pedagogy with historical rapier sources.
This blog is also available in book form.
Activities
A weekend of tactical decision making 2017 – With Dori Coblentz, Developing Tactics and Strategy in Fencing
Vancouver International Swordplay Symposium 2017 – With Dori Coblentz, Italian Rapier Intensive, Dealing with Physical Asymmetries
Riposte Harlem 2016 – With Kevin Murakoshi, Introduction to Italian Rapier
Red Sun Classical Fencing 2015 – Three day seminar on Paschen’s Rapier
SoCal Swordfight 2015 – With Dori Coblentz, Introduction to Paschen’s Rapier
Unit 2 Fitness – With Dori Coblentz, Italian Rapier pedagogy workshop
Sonoma State Fencing Master’s Certificate Program 2016, 2014, 2013 – Examining Board Member
Decatur School of Arms – With Dori Coblentz, Founder and lead instructor
Southeast Renaissance Fencing Open – With Keith Cotter-Reilly, Co-founder
