Beginner ExperiencesIntroduction 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
Next: Tue 29 Sept- Experiences
- Beginner Experiences
- Sword Basics Taster
Beginner Experiences
Sword Basics Taster
Sixty minutes learning stance, guards and safe cuts with a wooden longsword, ending with slow controlled pairs.
From, per person€39.50
- Location
- Training ground, 32 Cannons Ln, Ongar CM5 0TG
- Minimum age
- 18+
- Experience level
- Beginner
About this experience
The quickest way to find out whether sword training is for you. You start with footwork and the four basic guards, then cut against pells and pads. In the last part of the session you work slow, pre-arranged exchanges with a partner in mask and gloves.
Everything is wooden or padded; no steel is used in the taster.
What's included
- Wooden longsword
- Fencing mask and gloves
- Instructor supervision throughout
What to wear and bring
- Sportswear, trainers
- Water
Safety
- 18+
- Contact is slow and pre-arranged; free sparring is not part of the taster
- Tell the instructor about injuries before the warm-up
Schedule
Daily except Monday.
Meeting point
Meet at the training ground gate.
Cancellation
Free rescheduling up to 48 hours before the session.
Weather
Moved to the covered hall in heavy rain.
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