Duration: 75 min; $15; Military Sabre Fighting: No matter what else you're wearing, nothing says successful man or woman about town like a sharply pointed sabre. The sabre was once a basic sidearm of the military, widely worn across Europe and the U.S. In the 18th Century,Henry Angelo, a fencing and broadsword master to the Light Horse Volunteers of London and Westminster, published manuals for training the British Military. In this class, you'll discover Henry's methods, as well as many others, as you learn the art of military sabre fighting. In addition to the Angelo tradition, you'll also study the technique outlined by fencing historian Alfred Hutton, and draw methods from the US Naval Academy publication "Principles of Squad Instruction for the Broadsword". As your professional instructor takes you through each method, you'll develop a rich wealth of knowledge that will come together with hands-on practice for a class experience that's sure to please.
Learn the fundamentals of military sabre fighting
Explore training methods that span the centuries
Gain both knowledge and hand-on skills
No experience necessary
Note: No experience necessary
Limited equipment is available for loan during class, including masks and weapons.
Fundamentals of Sword and Buckler
Duration: 90 min; $15; Fundamentals of Sword and Buckler: The flash of swords, the clash of shields! Yes, the sword and buckler provides quite a strong basis for the Renaissance fencing master Achille Morozzo's martial system. In this unique class, you'll focus on the sword and buckler system, plus some basic angle and unbalancing work applicable to modern self defense. A professional instructor will guide you as you develop proper form and technique, becoming more familiar with Morozzo's system through each movement. You'll also explore grappling and knife fighting techniques, gaining an even deeper understanding of the rich and complex defense techniques that comprise this elegant, brutal, and dynamic form of martial art.
Learn the fundamentals of the sword and buckler system from a professional instructor
Practice a variety of techniques, including grappling and knife fighting
Develop defense skills while learning a new martial art
No experience necessary
Note: No experience necessary
Fundamentals of Longsword
Duration: 90 min; $15; Fundamentals of Longsword: In this unique class, you'll focus on the art of longsword fighting as outlined by Italian master Achille Morozzo in his historic "Opera Nova". A professional instructor will guide you as you develop proper form and technique, becoming more familiar with Morozzo's system through each movement. Focus on timing, distance, and angles as you make your way through a variety of exercises and gain confidence in your ability to handle and wield the longsword. As you develop your practice, you'll discover traditional skills and uncover the elegant, brutal, and dynamic system that earned Morozzo a place in defense fighting history.
Learn the fundamentals techniques of the Italian longsword
Practice exercises to develop proper timing and distance
Discover the techniques of Italian master Achille Morozzo
No experience necessary
Note: No experience necessary
Limited equipment is available for loan during class, including masks and weapons.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds available; All sales are final.