Classes

Weekly

Beginner Longsword – This class is your introduction to HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts) this class will cover the basics of longsword fighting as done in period. The techniques used are from 14th-century to 16th-century fighting manuals. The weapons are historically accurate. This course will cover footwork, cuts, thrusts, parries, bind work, grappling with swords, and more.

Longsword Mondays – A lesson from the texts followed by drill work. Class ends with 15 minutes of sparring. The main sources used are from Johannes Liechtenauer and Joachim Meyer.

Longsword Thursdays – Review of previous longsword class. Lots of drills including: partner drills, pad work, pell work, and Meyer square.

https://wiktenauer.com/wiki/Johannes_Liechtenauer

https://wiktenauer.com/wiki/Pseudo-Peter_von_Danzig

https://wiktenauer.com/wiki/Joachim_Meyer

Rondel Dagger – Lesson from the texts. Drill heavy with free sparring. The main source used is from Fiore de’i Liberi.

https://wiktenauer.com/wiki/Fiore_de%27i_Liberi

Sword and Buckler – Sword and Buckler work from the oldest HEMA text. Historical context, drills, and free sparring.

https://wiktenauer.com/wiki/Walpurgis_Fechtbuch_(MS_I.33)

Workshops

Sabre – Lessons from the text followed by drill work. Some free sparring. The main source used is from Alfred Hutton.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Hutton

Messer – Lesson from the texts followed by drill work. Some free sparring. Main source is from Johannes Lecküchner.

https://wiktenauer.com/wiki/Johannes_Leck%C3%BCchner

Spear – Lesson from the texts followed by drill work. Some free sparring. The main source is from Joachim Meyer.

https://wiktenauer.com/wiki/Joachim_Meyer

Open Mat – Students get free use of club gear and facility.