Giuseppe Pioletti

Giuseppe Pioletti is an Instructor at Academie Duello who embodies the scholar-practitioner ideal. His expertise encompasses longsword, rapier, performance combat, and historical research—combining martial skill with academic rigor.

Giuseppe’s passion for historical research informs every aspect of his teaching. He delves into original treatises and historical sources, bringing context and authenticity to his instruction. Students benefit from understanding not just how to perform techniques, but why historical masters developed them and how they fit into the broader martial landscape of their era.

His performance combat skills add another dimension to his teaching, demonstrating how historical techniques translate into dramatic action while maintaining their martial integrity. Giuseppe helps students appreciate the living tradition of European martial arts—preserved in manuscripts, brought to life in the training hall, and shared with audiences through performance.