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We will focus on the context, biomechanics, and application of the Zucken as a way to build up a sense of Fuhlen, looking at both its theoretical place in the Zettel and its practical use in the fight.

In this class we will use drills and sparring games to develop one's means of making an effective single attack or combination of attacks.

Bring your longsword (or any sword) and join us for a conditioning and yoga class designed for the modern swordsman (and swordswomen).

In this class the Flower of Battle of Fiore de Liberi is explored including history, wrestling, dagger and sword. We'll also cover spear, pole-axe and horsemanship in brief. 

The goal of the class is to provide a more sparring/tournament applicable approach to the bind by creating a structured frame work to approach the wide field of options available to use as fencers within the context of the bind.

Students will learn the most common attacks of the spear and longsword versus shorter weapons as well as the best techniques to defend themselves against longer weapons.

In this class we will look at reading our opponent and making the best choices based on their feedback for the situation.

This class will focus on establishing proper spinal posture and how to use that in HEMA and every day life

By the end of the class you'll be fighting like a Frenchman and ready to defend your honor. You'll also have a better understanding of a quick and cunning weapon that is often under-appreciated in HEMA, as well as the physicality involved in 15th century armored combat.

Brain Games is a class designed to help fencers who are new to competitive HEMA, or those who have never felt comfortable competing, discover coping and empowerment strategies to enjoy the competitive experience.

Although the spear is used primarily for thrusting and throwing from long range, those familiar with Asian combat systems know there's a great deal of slashing and close-quarter attacks as well. 

A dual sword wielding warrior is intimidating to behold both on the battlefield and in the arena. Advantageous in single combat and especially useful when dealing with multiple opponents.

Students will learn the offense-based, close-quarters tactics of sword and dagger from the Filipino martial discipline of Kali and discover its similarities (and differences) with European and other cultural martial arts. 

An introduction to Thibault's rapier, covering his basic theories that are found in his book, 'The Academy of the Sword. 

This class will delve into the usage of the jo staff of the Suio Ryu, which differs from the more modern arts in many ways.

In this course Allan Sherlock will introduce you to a variety of sparring games, how to build them, and how to utilize them to learn and sharpen your own skills and those of your fencers.

Effective ring-coaching is all about empowering the fencer; your goal is to help them focus on fencing well, while you worry about other small details that might help give them an edge. 

This course will discussed the concepts of Measure, tempo and how it applies to sparring. We will have several drills and games to practice these skills.

Robin Price and Fred Kaye will teach the fighting methods of the Parisian street gangs known as the Apache.

No gloves or wraps in the street, learn how to deliver a punch without breaking your hands! See why the old-time pugilists were so effective.

This class will explain the fundamentals of fighting with the poleaxe while examining plays from various fencing masters such as Paulus Hector Mair and Hans Talhoffer.