Historic/Cultural – Military Saber
Date: 07-16-2026 7:30PM
Duration: 90 mins
We will be looking primarily at the work of Alfed Hutton and his training of the Saber for use on both the battlefields and in personal defense. Some additional work from Roweth might be included.
Fencing
Date: 07-17-2026 630PM
Duration: 90 min
The modern day sport which evolved out of smallsword training practice. There will be 90 minutes of technique and drill, plus open free play aftarward. Participation in free play is optional.
Stage Combat - Smallsword
Date: 07-20-2026 7PM
The smallsword is the dueling court sword of the nobility and military officers of the 18 th and 19 th centuries. It is focused on point work, rather than cutting. It is the Great-great grandfather of the modern fencing foil.
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Stage Combat – Sword and Shield
Date: 08-03-2026 7PM
The iconic battlefield weapon system of ground troops throughout history. Once the ranks closed, this was the traditional sidearm until the age of gunpowder. Come learn how the Norse, the Greeks, and early Medieval warriors fought!
Historic/Cultural – Sword and Buckler
Date: 08-06-2026 7:30PM
The buckler, traditionally a defensive sidearm for archers, traces its history back to the 11 th or 12 th century as a dueling weapon. We will look at both Medieval and Renaissance versions of this form.
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Historic/Cultural – Renaissance Grappling
Date: 09-03-2026 7:30PM
Grappling, or “Ringen” in Renaissance German, was a core skill for any warrior. Methods date back to the ancient Roman and Greek civilizations, and were the core of the original Olympic games. Most of the Renaissance system invoved redirection of force and taking someonedown to the ground. Be prepared to get on the floor (we will have mats).
Date: 09-10-2026 7:30PM
Stage Combat – Unarmed
Date: 09-14-2026 7PM
The most basic skill for actors and performers. Learn how to partner, share weight, and execute physical manipulation of another without doing harm. All kinds of goodies await!
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