Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-08
FENCING.

nc Sranu anu Military ART OF SELF
Il Defence, with the Small Sword.
Cut and Thrust, and Broad Sword. is
technically and perfectly taught in all
its branches, (and in the shortest time
possible.) by Mr.. A. PRINTENS, an
Academician of France, who by the
most simple, easy and expeditions prin-
ciplrs recently adopted by modern A.
cademicians in Europe, offers respect
fully. the gentlemen attached to the ar
N.Y. who require prompt knowledge
of Fencing. to teach them the use of
the small sword in forty lessons, and
the use ofthe Cut and Thrust in twenty.
He wishes to be understood that he does
not promise that his scholars shall in
every case acquire all the graces of the
art in that time, but thinks himself au-
thorised by long experience, of about
90 years. to assure them that they will
within that time, learn every thing most
useful in the art, and gain such an &C
quaintance Will. their weapon, as may
prove of essential service to them in
boarding ship, in IA charge of cavalry.
or storming redoubt, &c. sc.
Instructions will be given to the scho
lar on the manner of perfectIng himself
after taking the number of lessons a
boye stated.
On the perfection Of Fencing.
Mr.. Z. will not n undertake to limit a
ny time for teaching every thing re-
quisite to those gentlemen who wish to
learu the art of Fencing so perfectly as
to be ranked with first rate lencers.
He respectfully suggests, that fen
Ger. to appear to the best advantage,
must be endowed With natures gifts.
such as height, size, proportions. sap
plencss, and activity: in short, posses
sing a fine and manly appearance
Such a gentleman may ilattei himself
that Mr.. r. will teach him perfectly
the use and the graceful in the art Of
Fencing, in such a manner as viii ena-
bic him to lIescni I,i,oseif IN Europe
before any of the French, itaiian, ur
English academies
Tie utiLa'y Of Fencing, and its graces.
Parents and guardians are respect
fully informed, that boys likewise are
taught the art Of Fencing. This noble
exercise affords young gentleman
,aanly and distinguished amuseueDt
it lnrms his body ii teaches HIN to
Il l. or,
tude. and nstructs him in the means Of
self defence.
Every exercise, in general, has its
advantages, and C0ncurs IA accom-
piishins a general effect: but none
can give elegance and freedom in
greater degree than that Of Fencing,
because is it every part Of the body is
continually IN action: and moreover it
brings and confirms health, the most
Invaluable blessing of l.fe: it also ena
bic those vino practice it, to pursue o.
Their exercises with greater facility,
particularly dancing, rs has been al
ready experienced by several gentlemen
whom Mr.. 7. has had the honor of
teaching in military academies, militia
ry posts, and in various parts of the
United Sites, particularly in Charles
ton. s. G.. and t"om whom he can pro.
doce the most satisfactory reCommen-
datiOnS.
TERMS.
Mr.. p. respectfully informs gentIs-
men residing in alexandria. and wish
ing to become his scholars. that his
terms are five dollars for ten tickets.
for lessons in Fencing. taken in their
own lodging. and fifteen tickets. for les
sens in Fencing taken privately at any
time In the Fen, ing SchuoI.
Gentlemen in offices, or other occu.
pations. may take their lessons at Can
die light.
Boys may have twelve tickets for two
d liars aud quarter, If they take their
LESSONS in the Coarse of a month.
Mr.. Z. respectfully informs French,
Spanish, and Italian gentlemen, who
do not know how to speak English. that
he will interpret for them, or teach
tl.eM how 10 ulake themselves Under
stood in English by the same VERY |
simyle) method with Which he lately |
taught the French language with the
greatest s,cress, TO several respectabie
Ladies add Gentlemen in Georgetown.
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