| Schola St. George Medieval Swordsmanship Symposium 2001
The Schola St. George hosted
a special Medieval swordsmanship sympoisum and Pas D'armes this past May 11th -
13th, in Livermore , Ca. This turned out to be the largest historical fencing event
of its kind so far. Over 130 attendees from a wide variety of groups and organizations
participated in three days of demonstrations, lectures, classes, and instruction in
fighting methods of the 13th to 17th centuries as well as free-play and tournament
sparring. A wide range of Medieval and Renaisance styles and methods were
presented over the course of three days as well as a fine feast and a pageant filled
tourney. The St. George gathering reflected the best of the new form of historical
European martial arts event.
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ARMA Director John C. gives an inspiring keynote address.
(Photo courtesy of SwordForum) |
John introduces some basic guards & stances for long-sword.
(Photo courtesy of SwordForum) |
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A presentation on the brutal techniques of half-swording.
(Photo courtesy of SwordForum) |
The effective half-sword disarms & takedowns
(...demonstrated with deceptively little effort or force).
(Photo courtesy of SwordForum) |
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Attendees prepare for the armored Pas D'Armes. |
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Rapier class in action.
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Ian Johnson shows off a rubber practice poleaxe
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Ad hoc practice with wasters. |
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One of many vendors present, Christian Fletcher
shows off his sparring helm. |
| *Note: this page had several previous images become currupted and
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