Historical Fencing is the study and practice of martial arts treatises from history using techniques employed in real wars. It differs from sport fencing in that it aims to be realistic rather than a sport, and uses weapons like the rapier and bastard sword described in treatises rather than modern sport fencing weapons. The document discusses what historical fencing is, how it differs from sport fencing, the "true skill" of a Spanish fencing type based on mathematics, common myths, and invites the reader to join their organization.