Classes at SoCal Swordfight 2023

At SoCal Swordfight we pride ourselves on being able to offer you a variety of classes across all Historical European Martial Arts disciplines, and beyond. This year is no different. With 70+ hourse of course for you to choose from, you may want to take a look at the line up and start marking down the ones you don't want to miss!

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MEDIEVAL BASIC TRAINING- LEVY

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.

DAGGER VERSUS SWORD/SWORD VERSUS SPEAR ARE THE SAME THING!

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.

COMBAT SPEAR/QUARTER STAFF

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.

THE JAPANESE STAFF

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.

INTRODUCTION TO BRITISH BROADSWORD AND SABER

Learn the ways of the English Quarterstaff! The English system of quarterstaff focuses on maximizing reach and speed.

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Classes at SoCal Swordfight 2023