The Arte of Combat
It has been called Rapier, it has been called Fencing. But the Arte of Combat is the art of understanding the sword and its most intricate secrets. Over the years the SCA has slowly drifted to more and more historically accurate representations of the Arte of Combat within the period that the SCA researches.
Now, in the SCA, the Arte of Combat has moved beyond the 'foil' type of blade. And although the 'foil' and the 'epee' blades are still acceptable, the general drive is to move to the 'heavy' blades. You see, the 'foil' and 'epee' blades were practice tools for students. The 'real' swords were a bit heavier and had a more distinct cutting edge.
Unlike the more popular and easier to find form modernly known as 'Olympic Fencing', SCA fencing allows techniques using the 'off-hand' (the one not holding the sword). This translates to a different level of combat as you or your opponent may use the 'off-hand' for blocks or other techniques.