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,...
by Steve | May 7, 2021 | Concepts, Videos
Dual Wielding Swords Basics #2 – Coordination Drills
by Steve | Apr 30, 2021 | Classes
This week, we’ll be resuming our longsword work from RDL sources, but with a number of important changes. As many of you know, we have been running Fight Week classes for some time now, which focus on strategy and key fencing principles. Drills meant to optimize...
