Movie duels vs. real life rapier fights

Rapier fights in movies are fast, furious, and beautifully choreographed. But is it realistic? In this episode of Real vs. Reel, I show you what a real rapier duel looks like - blood and all. Let’s see if films like The Duelist, Rob Roy, and The Mask of Zorro are accurate! fighting topless is apparently a thing in actual history??? Let’s explore fun topics like: - Is rapier fighting accurate in movies? - What does it mean to fight to “first blood“? - Can a rapier win against a broadsword? - What’s the longest ongoing duel in history? ★ Special thanks to Connor Chamberlain for helping with this video and being my sparring partner! ★ ★★★ And a very special thank you to Martin Fabian for giving advice during the fight! If you are interested in buying a beautiful SIGI Forge feder, or want to learn more about HEMA fencing from the man himself, resources are listed below. I highly recommend the SIGI feder