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Discover the secrets of the smallsword in this class. Learn the crucial theory of blade engagement, the fundamentals of decision-making, and how to beat Italian fencers in a smallsword duel. Explore the history and techniques of the early French school of fencing.

In this class we'll explore some of the counters, counter-counters, second intentions and other actions that follow-on from one of the most versatile techniques of the Liechtenauer tradition.

This is a certification course where participants will understand not only the psychology and mental makeup of an active shooter but also how to properly respond to, and before, an incident actually happens.

Be prepared to act when emergencies arise. Join the ranks of those who can spring into action when trouble strikes to help people in the “minutes that matter”.

Course Description:Students will learn the first part of Marozzo's Primo Assaulto with Sword in Two Hands. This information will be presented in a way that is more easily digested than typical Bolognese "pasta talk" and is intended for students unfamiliar...

This class will focus on the how, why, and common pitfalls of gaining the sword and attacking with leverage commonly found in 17th Century rapier sources.

El Matreg in classical Arabic means ‘the stick or hammer’ is a form of stick fencing practiced in Western Algeria and parts of Morocco.

In this course, we will focus on the basic principles of two styles of machete fencing found in the African Diaspora.

This is to introduce the student to the basic methods and techniques used in Cossack Martial Arts.

Meyer's hanging and winding can be confusing when attempting to compare them to the earlier KdF description of these techniques.

In a HEMA tournament, the forward movement of your sword will probably result in one of three actions from your fellow competitor. Let's start taking care of these scenarios before it is too late and use their decisions against them!

Students will learn the basics of Italian rapier. The class will cover the basic footwork, attacks, and defenses in the Italian tradition.

I'd like to explore several guards that are presented in the texts, from Fiore to Meyer, and dig a little more deeply into what is possible from them, how to make them more effective, and encourage anyone to integrate them a little bit more into their fencing.

This class will focus more on working with the body and general principles of fencing, rather than on specific advanced techniques, and while focused on sabre, these principles are useful for most all one-handed weapons

A study of various techniques used by Fiore dei Liberi and Fillipo Vadi in armored combat with the sword.

Being the smallest one in the ring can have some major disadvantages when you’re at a distance and reach is the determining factor for landing a hit. But once you start to close measure the game shifts and that small size starts to present some very interesting advantages.

Every mastercut has contexts to explore, and the Schillhau has at least three. In this class, we will dissect this mastercut and explore how to perform it with technical prowess in all its contexts.

An introduction and overview of mounted and dismounted sabre / broadsword use in Europe and the Americas based on manuals from the late 1700 and early 1800’s. 

An introduction to the use of the sidesword as practiced in renaissance Italy, with a focus on the use of companion arms in Bolognese swordsmanship, including the use of buckler, dagger, armored gauntlet, and “dueling glove”. 

This class is an overview of Capo Ferro's Rapier Dagger system and how to integrate it into your fighting.

This class will go over techniques and strategies of medieval pole arms as experienced by the conscripted foot soldier focusing mainly on the use of voulge and bill.