Prior to the era of the musketeers.
This school lasted for two centuries, culminating in the work of Giovanni dall\'Agocchie who influenced the la.
During the 15th and 16th centuries, a famous school of fence was established in Bologna, Italy.
The father of this tradition was a Professor of mathematics at the University and was given license to establish a school of fencing.
The Sword was the side piece and status symbol of the gentleman, throughout Europe.
Even prior to the time of Shakespeare.
Prior to the era of the musketeers