Training
About Us
We uphold and maintain our western martial heritage by studying, and training in, the methods and techniques of the European sword-masters, and associated resources, of the medieval and renaissance periods. Our upper graded members train with the intent of competing at competition to a state or national level. We do not re-enact.
Weapons
Primary Focus - Longsword
European sword characterized as having a cruciform hilt with a grip for two handed use and a straight double-edged blade of around 100 to 122 cm (39 to 48 in)
Other Weapons
Sword
Shield
Polearm
Dagger
Buckler
Method
Where do we learn from
In the 14th century, the masters of the fighting arts taught all across Europe. Their teachings have been forgotten over time as combat evolved but their manuals and transcripts lived on for us to interpret and apply today.
Protective gear
A must for training
Minimum is full fingered gloves with protection to knuckles. Commercial options are available, or you can customise. For the face, a 3 weapon fencing mask is a required.
To move onto more aggressive sparring gambeson (chest protection) and joint guards are required.
The club has masks and gloves for newcomers.