I’m pleased to say, both dvds, Intention, and Timing & Distance are back in stock, and we are able to take orders again. If you had one on back order it’s now been sent, thanks very much for your patience, hope you enjoy our work.
Monthly Archive for November, 2008
So, what do you get to study when you join fight medieval?
Here is a little over-view of what we do…
Lutegerus; Sword & Buckler.
Sword & buckler is the subject of the earliest known fencing manual (late thirteenth-early fourteenth century).
Commonly known by it’s catalogue number I.33, the manual shows a priest teaching varied students the art of fencing.
The system uses intelligent manipulation of distance, binds and traps, to immobilize the opponent’s blade, before entering and finishing the fight.
Fight-medieval and Boar’s Tooth are world leaders in the reconstruction of this system.
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Liechtenauer; Long-sword.
liechtenauer style, covers the work of several authors who (starting in the fourteenth century) commented on the work of master Johanns liechtenauer, and his previously orally transmitted teachings.
Liechtenauer travelled widely learning from many masters, and compiling all the systems that he encountered into one, He, as they say, absorbed what was useful.
What we refer to as Liechtenauer longsword, in fact covers many disciplines, long sword, dagger, messer ,wrestling, and more…all based on this high-masters work.
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Thibault; Rapier.
The “new” discipline for fight medieval and the boar’s tooth.
Based on the work of Girard Thibault, a seventeenth century sword master.
Thibault dealt with the superiority of the straight line, and the advantage of subjecting the opponents sword.
An excellent and vital counter point to the Liechtenauer longsword, Thibault’s logics offer both contrary and complimentary outlooks on the art.
There is more…
but that’s enough for now:)
Due to excessive demand, both Intention and, Timing & Distance are out of stock.
Thanks for all the positive feedback you’ve given us regarding them, we are glad they continue to be so popular.
New stock will arrive very soon
From Friday the 7th of November the fight-school will be offering assessments, in some of our core weapon systems; Longsword, Rapier, and Sword/Buckler.
They will be available for students who have attended the school, for three months or longer*.
This will offer students, the opportunity to demonstrate to me, their fellow students, and most importantly themselves, that they have fully absorbed the core principles, of entering the fight, and a correct understanding of basic footwork, pressures, and distance.
These principles are simple, and most of you who’ve been training three months or more, should have a good working knowledge of them,
however…
To pass, you will be expected to demonstrate that, you understand, fully, the foundation material, and that you can also, transmit that understanding, clearly, both vocally and physically, to other students.
For more information visit the syllabus section of the forum.
Or, if you are interested in training with us click here to find your closest class.
Train hard. Dave
*this means a minimum of twelve lessons, not turning up once a month and expecting to be allowed to to take the assessment.
