by John | Jul 13, 2023 | Classes
This week at Crossing Fight School, we will resume our look at the Art of Sword & Buckler according to Andre Lignitzer, and our class will be led by the incomparable Austin Straub. His last S & B class 2 weeks ago was very well received (of course), and I have...
by Steve | Jul 6, 2023 | Classes
This week at Crossing Fight School, we will once again be instructed in the ways of the Sabre by the talented Connie Frazier. The class will center on American military saber fundamentals according to O’Rourke and Pardigon. As many of you already know, there is...
by Steve | Jun 30, 2023 | Classes
This week at Crossing Fight School, we will be holding class on Sunday, despite most of us going to Revolution Rumble in Philadelphia on Saturday. Class will be led by none other than PEMAC’S very own Iceman, the incredibly talented Austin Straub. This class...
by Steve | Jun 21, 2023 | Classes
This week at Crossing Fight School, we will be devoting our class time to preparing for PEMAC’s inaugural open Longsword tournament, Revolution Rumble. It will feature judged matches between all of our fighters, and anybody who wants to join us from other...
by Steve | Jun 16, 2023 | Classes
This week at Crossing Fight School, we’ll be having a Fight Week class which follows our usual format. As is our custom, the class will feature a series of specifically chosen warm-ups, followed by related exercises meant to help apply effective strategy,...
by Steve | Jun 8, 2023 | Classes
This Sunday will be our introduction to Ringen class with the illustrious Ashley Straub running the show. Anyone who knows Ashley is aware of her knowledge and skill, so to be sure, there will be much to learn and get a feel for. This will also be our first time in...
by Steve | Jun 2, 2023 | Classes
This week at Crossing Fight School, we will be reviewing some critical aspects of hand work. Right on the heels (🙂) of our footwork and combination attack classes, we’ll be focusing on blade control, one of the most important facets of Longsword fighting. While...
by Steve | May 27, 2023 | Classes
This week at Crossing Fight School, we’ll be getting a glimpse into the fencing mind of one of PEMAC’s brightest and most gifted fencers, Crossing’s own Aidan Witherspoon. Anyone who has followed his progress will be aware of his fighting acumen, and...
by Steve | May 19, 2023 | Classes
This week at Crossing Fight School, our class will be led by the incomparable Camilla Frazier, and we will be taking a close look at footwork that can be applied to Longsword. As we fight from the ground up, this is an important subject that shouldn’t be...
by Steve | May 12, 2023 | Classes
This week at Crossing Fight School, we will finally conclude our series on use cases for the Hidden Hews with the Scheitelhau. Often used as a provicational cut or to strike at targets of opportunity, it is a hew that I believe to be underrated and under-used. The...
