Classes

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 – 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 15minutes of sparring. Main sources used are from Johannes Liechtenauer and Joachim Meyer.

https://wiktenauer.com/wiki/Johannes_Liechtenauer

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

https://wiktenauer.com/wiki/Joachim_Meyer

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

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

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

Rondel Dagger – Lesson from the texts followed by drill work. Some free sparring. Main source used is from Fiore de’i Liberi.

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

Boxing W/ MBA – Mountaineer Boxing Academy is coming to teach BBHF some basic boxing lessons.

Open Mat – Students come together to work on whatever they’d like.