Swordplay can be dangerous if improperly practiced.
Routines should be practiced only under the qualified supervision of a fencing instructor or by a Society of American Fight Directors instructor. I highly recommend the 1594 version, which uses the language of Shakespeare and the King James Bible, and is very readable. Regrettably, it has been my experience that most students are daunted by certain typographical conventions and unfamiliar terms, and so satisfy themselves with only a quick glance. This modern interpretation was prepared originally for my students, and will serve readers with a historical interest in period fencing technique who prefer a more streamlined and accessible version of this classic work. To keep the text concise, my working assumption is that the reader is familiar with modern fencing jargon, which is used as applicable.