This is the fencing Web site for Dr. Ken Mondschein, Prévôt d'Escrime, offering instruction in classical and historical fencing in western and central Massachusetts. If you are interested in learning the art and science of European swordsmanship as a martial art, then click on Classes on the left menu bar. If you'd like to learn more about Ken and his approach, click About and FAQ. Some of his writings are hosted, as well as a few short translations, and are available at "writing" and "downloads." To read more about Ken's translation of Camillo Agrippa's seminal 1553 fencing treatise, click Agrippa. To read more about his work on Fiore dei Liberi, click Fiore. For his translation of and pedagogical guide to Francesco Alfieri's spadone treatise, click Alfieri. We also have links to other traditional fencing and western martial arts schools around the world in links.

Classses and lessons can be scheduled through PVFA and the Higgins.

Ken can be contacted at (his first name) -at- (hisfirstandlastname.com)