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Sword & Combat Training

Longsword, sword and shield, two-handed sword, axe

Structured training in historical European weapons. Sessions run in small groups on the training ground in Ongar with wooden and blunt steel trainers and full protective kit.

Sword & Combat Training

Longsword Fundamentals

Ninety minutes on the two-handed longsword: guards, cuts, parries and your first free exchanges with steel trainers.

  • 90 minutes
  • 1–10 people
  • Beginner to intermediate

From, per person€74.90

Next: Tue 29 Sept
Sword & Combat Training

Sword & Shield Training

Ninety minutes of one-handed sword with round and heater shields: binds, shield strikes and working the line.

  • 90 minutes
  • 1–10 people
  • Beginner to intermediate

From, per person€84.50

Next: Tue 29 Sept
Sword & Combat Training

Two-Handed Sword Workshop

Two hours with the great sword: distance, big cuts, half-swording and how to fight a longer, heavier weapon.

  • 2 hours
  • 1–8 people
  • Beginner to intermediate

From, per person€94.90

Next: Thu 1 Oct
Sword & Combat Training

Axe Fighting Fundamentals

Ninety minutes with the one-handed axe: hooks, close-quarter work, axe and shield, and safe controlled drills.

  • 90 minutes
  • 1–10 people
  • Beginner to intermediate

From, per person€79.95

Next: Wed 30 Sept
Sword & Combat Training

Medieval Weapons Masterclass

A three-hour rotation through longsword, sword and shield, axe and spear with one instructor per weapon station.

  • 3 hours
  • 1–12 people
  • All levels

From, per person€129.50

Next: Sat 3 Oct
Sword & Combat Training

Knight for a Day

Half a day in armour: fitting, movement and weapon drills in harness, a tournament-style bout and a medieval lunch.

  • Half day (4 hours)
  • 1–6 people
  • All levels

From, per person€189.90

Next: Sat 3 Oct