Princeton, NJ, June 2002

untitl5.jpg (51796 bytes)
ARMA workshop 1.0 with special guest lecturers on antique swords and historical swordmaking

talk1.jpg (71713 bytes)
ARMA Senior Advisor, bladesmith Dan Maragni discusses edge geometry and metallurgy and tempering of blades


Dan closely examines a modern reproduction.
check1.jpg (70411 bytes)
un16.jpg (27368 bytes)
ARMA Senior Advisor Dr. Lee Jones displays actual historical peices.
13thcarm.jpg (32379 bytes)
Examining an actual 14th century arming sword!
renaissance6.jpg (60129 bytes)
ARMA members compare a real 14th century warsword to a modern replica.
vik1000.jpg (46431 bytes)
Ron Schack holds a real 10th century Viking sword!
alxndr.jpg (28472 bytes)
John Clements and martial arts instructor Rick Tucci look at a 14th century warsword from the Alexandria Arsenal!
sword_zx1.jpg (41068 bytes)
Dr. Jones and Lee discuss attributes of quality sword replicas.
exam-3.jpg (27286 bytes)
Dan and Lee examine about a broken blade.
 

foot1.jpg (63916 bytes)
ARMA Director Clements starts off teaching about the three ranges.
segnofloor.JPG (23145 bytes)
John describes proper footwork using a Segno floor diagram.
sword_vc10.jpg (72452 bytes)
Students warm up.
swordplay_12.jpg (33975 bytes)
Clements demonstrates historical techniques of the Codex Wallerstein.
untitl2.jpg (45290 bytes)
Attendees practice the fighting postures
swords30.jpg (46990 bytes)
Cutting practice
swords29.jpg (47956 bytes)
Learning the moves
prnctnntp1.JPG (69844 bytes)
Techniques and tactcis with Gary Gryzbek
  medieval9.jpg (61653 bytes)
Working longsword moves
swordsmanship-17.jpg (34063 bytes)
Two-person Drills
 

 

 
 

Note: The word "ARMA" and its associated arms emblem is a federally registered trademark under U.S. Reg. No. 3831037. In addition, the content on this website is federally registered with the United States Copyright Office, © 2001-2022. All rights are reserved. No use of the ARMA name and emblem, or website content, is permitted without authorization. Reproduction of material from this site without written permission of The Association for Renaissance Martial Arts and its respective authors is strictly prohibited. Additional material may also appear from "HACA" The Historical Armed Combat Association copyright © 1999-2001 by John Clements. All rights are reserved to that material as well.

 

ARMAjohn@gmail.com