The Hammer Exercise Book

The Hammer Exercise system came about as a solution to a common problem “Rapier Shoulder,”

When I started learning to fence with a rapier I was already an experienced fencer with many years of foil, saber and a epee, as well as a few years of Japanese sword technique, under my belt. I had legs like steel pillars and hands like lightening. None of that, however, prepared me for the particular physical demands that rapier fencing put on the arms. Specifically, one has to be able to keep the arm extended for long periods of time, as with epee, while still having the strength to keep that arm loose and fluid, and sensitive to the feel of the opponent’s blade, all while hefting a much heavier weapon.

I soon discovered that the common fencing wisdom, “just keep doing it and it will eventually get better,” was in fact, a great strategy for orthopedic injury. Fortunately, by that time, I was well into my research on supplementary exercises. By studying the training methods of traditional renaissance practices, 19th century athletes, and modern physical training theory, I came up with a fun, simple set of exercises that can be practiced with common household items, or no equipment at all, and yield results with minimum strain, all while increasing speed flexibility and comfort!

I’ve endeavored to explain the principles behind the method in simple, sensible ways, and the book is thoroughly illustrated. The exercises are broken into three sections, One for power and range, one for accurate arm actions and one for fluidity, and all of them encourage integrated movement of the entire upper torso, rather than just the arm.

I released this to a few friends a number of years ago, and got some great responses, including from friends of friends, who achieved great results. I don’t make any medical claims, but one individual even claimed it helped him recover from an old shoulder injury. It’s a short & to the point book. Give it a try and you’ll be pleasantly rewarded! (We plan to release some video samples as time permits, so stay tuned!)

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	The Hammer Exercise Book The Hammer Exercise system came about as a solution to a common problem “Rapier Shoulder,” When I started learning to fence with a rapier I was already an experienced fencer with many years of foil, saber and a epee, as well as a few years of Japanese sword technique, under my belt. I had legs like steel pillars and hands like lightening. None of that, however, prepared me for the particular physical demands that rapier fencing put on the arms. Specifically, one has to be able to keep the arm extended for long periods of time, as with epee, while still having the strength to keep that arm loose and fluid, and sensitive to the feel of the opponent’s blade, all while hefting a much heavier weapon. I soon discovered that the common fencing wisdom, “just keep doing it and it will eventually get better,” was in fact, a great strategy for orthopedic injury. Fortunately, by that time, I was well into my research on supplementary exercises. By studying the training methods of traditional renaissance practices, 19th century athletes, and modern physical training theory, I came up with a fun, simple set of exercises that can be practiced with common household items, or no equipment at all, and yield results with minimum strain, all while increasing speed flexibility and comfort! I’ve endeavored to explain the principles behind the method in simple, sensible ways, and the book is thoroughly illustrated. The exercises are broken into three sections, One for power and range, one for accurate arm actions and one for fluidity, and all of them encourage integrated movement of the entire upper torso, rather than just the arm. I released this to a few friends a number of years ago, and got some great responses, including from friends of friends, who achieved great results. I don’t make any medical claims, but one individual even claimed it helped him recover from an old shoulder injury. It’s a short & to the point book. Give it a try and you’ll be pleasantly rewarded! (We plan to release some video samples as time permits, so stay tuned!) COMING SOON!