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 The Medieval Longsword: Study & Practice

West Point, New York
Sunday, April 22nd, 2001
Hosted by HACA-West Point

By John Clements

Join us for a Day of Expert Instruction, Demonstrations,
and Discussion on Historical Fencing and the HACA Training Method

Limited to first 25 Registrants. 
$60 Registration.  $50 for HACA Members

 

  • Stances and Guards of Medieval Swordplay – Hands-on instruction in the correct postures of historical Masters
  • Cuts & Thrusts - Hands-on instruction in the correct strikes from historical texts
  • The Forgotten Techniques of Half-Swording – Hands on Instruction in thsee unique elements of the longsword
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  • Demonstration: The longsword vs. sword and shield
  • Demonstration: The longsword vs. spear

 
Plus:
Open-Bouting Tourney! – Round-robin open free-play sparring for Medieval long swords. Bring your regulation padded contact-weapon and helm to cross swords with your peers -- An exciting new approach -- no judges, no referees, no trophies. Fighting to learn, not score, with only one real rule: don't get hurt and be friends at the end.
See Guidelines here.

To Register send email here.
 
 
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