Beginner ExperiencesSword Basics Taster
Sixty minutes learning stance, guards and safe cuts with a wooden longsword, ending with slow controlled pairs.
From, per person€39.50
Next: Tue 29 Sept- Experiences
- Beginner Experiences
- Introduction to Medieval Weapons
Beginner Experiences
Introduction to Medieval Weapons
One hour handling sword, axe, mace, spear and shield with an instructor explaining how each was actually used.
From, per person€24.50
- Location
- Training ground, 32 Cannons Ln, Ongar CM5 0TG
- Minimum age
- 18+
- Experience level
- Beginner
About this experience
A guided hour with the weapons from our Armor and Weapons collection. You handle a one-handed sword, a two-handed sword, an axe, a mace, a spear and a shield in turn while the instructor covers weight, grip, reach and the situations each was used in.
The last twenty minutes are light drills with wooden trainers so you can feel the difference between the weapons in motion. This is the usual first step before Longsword Fundamentals or Sword & Shield Training.
What's included
- Instructor-led weapon handling
- Wooden trainers for drills
- Protective gloves
What to wear and bring
- Sportswear and trainers
- Water
Safety
- Steel weapons are handled stationary and never swung at another person
- Drills use wooden trainers only
- 18+ for all combat training
Schedule
Daily except Monday.
Meeting point
Meet at the training ground gate, Cannons Lane, Ongar.
Cancellation
Free rescheduling up to 48 hours before the session.
Weather
Runs in light rain; moved indoors or rescheduled in storms.
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