Of the Single RapierIn 1671, Johannes Georgius Bruchius published the "Grondige Beschryvinge van de Edele ende Ridderlijcke Scherm ofte Wapen Konste" in Leiden, in the Netherlands. In his work, Bruchius described a style of rapier fencing that evolved from the teachings of Fabris. He presents this style through a brief explanation of the principles of fencing followed by 212 lessons. Bruchius' weapon was the rapier: a dangerous yet elegant sword of the 17th century. Its