Programs & Classes

Learn how to use a variety of historical weapons including sword, shield, and dagger at a pace designed for younger students. Sparring every class with foam weapons. This is a great class for parents who would like to learn alongside their children. All ages and ability levels welcome. Loaner safety masks are available for new students.

 

Students who want to fully participate will need to purchase gloves and a fencing mask.

This adult-oriented class will move faster and be more intense than the 8+ class, but is still appropriate for students with no martial arts background. Learn how to use a variety of historical weapons including sword, shield, and dagger. Sparring every class with foam weapons.

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Loaner safety masks are available for new students. Students who want to fully participate will need to purchase gloves and a fencing mask.

This adult-oriented class is devoted to preparing for Tournament style competitions and the skills needed specifically for tournaments. Drills for speed, precision, endurance, and tactics will be the focus of drills. Students should have a solid foundation in Medieval Martial Arts or be actively learning in the Medieval Swordfighting 15+ class.

 

Participation in a tournament is not required, however students will learn several standard rulesets so that they can compete in a variety of venues. Having your own armor and equipment is not a prerequisite, but will be necessary to fully participate in sparring. The instructor can advise you as you build your armor.

New and experienced students welcome! Learn actual sword techniques from the Renaissance through modern sport fencing, using modern fencing weapons. Then, fight instructors and fellow students in friendly bouts!

 

You will learn to fight in the styles of rapier, cutlass, small sword, military sabre, foil, epee, and sabre; covering styles as diverse as Pirate, Musketeer, Scottish Highlander, Duel of Honor, Napoleonic British Infantry, and Modern Sport Fencing.

 

Loaner equipment is provided for the first 4-6 weeks of classes.

 

Students who want to continue will need to purchase sport fencing equipment

We have a variety of programs to offer

various festivals, like Renaissance Faires,

Pirate Festivals, and Sci-Fi conventions:

• Medieval Swordfighting – Demonstration using medieval weapons, broadsword lessons, “Fight-a-Knight”

• Pirate/Maritime Historical Combat -Demonstrations of fighting techniques on a simulated ship using naval edged weapons, cutlass lessons, “Fight-a-Pirate”

• Stage Combat – Demonstrations using Ultra Sabers® and other weapons, workshops on stage combat.

We offer educational programs for school groups and civic organizations, tailoring presentations and workshops to your specific needs. Topics can include such subjects as weaponry, armor, troop

formations, and tactics from ancient times through 19th century. Medieval knights, pirates, and theatrical combat are our specialty!

 

Please contact us to discuss your group’s specific needs. We are fully insured and can provide a

certificate of insurance upon request.