by Steve | May 28, 2021 | Classes
This week, we will resume our review of Ringeck and our hybrid lesson format, with a few fighting drills added into the mix for good measure. Because this is a holiday weekend, and attendance is uncertain, that plan may change depending on how many people show up. The...
by Steve | May 21, 2021 | Classes
This week at our humble venue, it is once again Fight Week. Are you looking to perfect a technique, make adjustments to your fencing, or try something completely new? This is your chance to devote some serious time to any or all of the above. For the beginners among...
by Steve | May 15, 2021 | Classes
This week in swords, we’ll finish up with the Zornhau material and take a first look at the windings, and seeking the four openings. I have put a few competitive exercises together that I hope illustrate the concepts well, and allow you to see the utility in...
by Steve | May 13, 2021 | Concepts
An article by one of the most gifted, learned, and accomplished fencers in HEMA. Give it a read: A method for conceptualising and expressing fencing action “Paradigm shift contributes to the fact that new learners catch up with older colleagues faster. Besides,...
by Steve | May 7, 2021 | Classes
This week, we will continue going through the Ringeck gloss with the hybrid format, this time focusing on the Zornhau material. So far, it seems that attempting to incorporate these movements organically into our fighting, using drills tailored for that purpose,...
