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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FIORE OVERVIEW FROM WRESTLING TO SWORDS
FIORE OVERVIEW FROM WRESTLING TO SWORDS

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. 

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

INTRODUCTION TO BRITISH BROADSWORD AND SABER
INTRODUCTION TO BRITISH BROADSWORD AND SABER

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

THE HOPLITE SHIELD WALL "HOW EQUIPMENT EVOLVES AROUND TACTICS"
THE HOPLITE SHIELD WALL "HOW EQUIPMENT EVOLVES AROUND TACTICS"
This class will discuss what the shield wall is, the equipment in it, and how it changed over time. Reflecting on the change in equipment as tactics evolved. It will then review how elements of Hoplite fighting can be used in our HEMA journey.