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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INTRODUCTION TO COSSACK MARTIAL ARTS
INTRODUCTION TO COSSACK MARTIAL ARTS
This is to introduce the student to the basic methods and techniques used in Cossack Martial Arts.
"INDES" ACTIONS IS LIKE CHEATING AT ROCK PAPER SCISSOR
"INDES" ACTIONS IS LIKE CHEATING AT ROCK PAPER SCISSOR
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!
SABRE BASICS
SABRE BASICS

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

BRITISH / AMERICAN MILITARY SABRE
BRITISH / AMERICAN MILITARY SABRE
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.