Raleigh, North Carolina

Joshua Wiest

INSTRUCTOR AT SoCal Swordfight 2024

Triangle Sword Guild

Instructor Bio: Joshua Wiest

Joshua Wiest is the President of the Triangle Sword Guild in Raleigh, North Carolina. An avid practitioner of Bolognese fencing, he's medaled in tournaments across the southeast in Sidesword, Sword and Buckler, Partisan, Dagger and Longsword.

When he's not working in the laboratory, or at home with his family, Joshua is usually engaged in his work as an amateur historian, routinely producing content for the Art of Arms historical blog on Substack, and recording podcasts with Stephen Fratus for the l'Arte dell Armi podcast. 

Classes Being Taught By Joshua Wiest at SoCal Swordfight 2024

Nymphs and Satyrs

CLASS DESCRIPTION:
This class will illustrate a complete systemic approach to Bolognese fencing, by taking fencers through wide play, narrow play, and the art of mezza spada. It will define objectives, and build out a tactic paradigm that can help fencers think through a fight without facing cognitive overload.

CLASS FORMAT:
Hands-On

REQUIRED GEAR:
Light gloves, mask, gorget, single handed sword, secondary weapon (buckler, cape, or dagger).

CLASS LEVEL:
Open to All Levels

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