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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Seek and You Shall Find - Blade Engagement with the French Smallsword
Seek and You Shall Find - Blade Engagement with the French Smallsword
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.
MEASURE AND TEMPO FOR ANY WEAPON
MEASURE AND TEMPO FOR ANY WEAPON

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.

INTRODUCTION TO THE FRENCH SMALLSWORD OF DOMENICO ANGELO
INTRODUCTION TO THE FRENCH SMALLSWORD OF DOMENICO ANGELO
In this class, we shall explore the peculiarities of Domenico Angelo's style of fencing, learning from the English translation done by Domenico's son, Henry Angelo in 1787.