Introduction to Fencing with the Medieval Longsword (Longsword 101)
Four-week training program
Join San Diego Longsword, Chivalry Today's historical fencing program, for a four-week workshop focused on the basics of medieval swordplay.
Spring Break is upon us, so we won’t be holding an Introduction to Longsword course in April! Our next Intro to Longsword four-week workshop will be held on Thursdays, 5 to 6 pm May 4, 11, 18 and 25.
All classes will be held at LionHeart Academy in El Cajon, in the “rear fencing floor” area.
Looking for a new and interesting hobby that provides physical fitness as well as intellectual challenge? Then come and start the journey into the world of medieval swordplay with San Diego Longsword’s Introduction To Medieval Longsword Fencing (or “Longsword 101”) and discover the excitement, subtlety, finesse, and camaraderie of this wonderful fencing art!
Wait! “Subtlety and finesse” in medieval sword fighting??? Surely this is a style of swordplay that’s all about smashing and bashing, and can only be practiced by massive warriors like Henry Cavill and Arnold Schwarzenegger! Right?
Actually … this fencing art is all about defeating fighters who rely on nothing but brute force and untrained power. The great master of this art stated that the successful swords-person “fights strength with weakness and weakness with strength,” and that “if strength and speed were all that’s necessary to win a battle, there would be no need to study the art of fencing.” Our classes are perfect for those who never did too well at traditional sports, who aren’t into heavy competition, and who just want to have fun and make friends. (Let’s face it - anyone who wants to practice medieval sword fighting is, on some level, a sci-fi/fantasy “nerd” at heart!) We are a diverse group, where everyone is welcome, our goal is to have fun, and we train to any and every level of physical ability.
So how do you get started? Join Chivalry Today/San Diego Longsword’s historical fencing team for a four-week all inclusive workshop focused on the basics of medieval swordplay.
This course provides detailed instruction in the basic elements of dueling/fencing with the longsword - it’s a great place for beginners to start their practice of any medieval fencing art, and also an effective way for experienced fencers to get a deeper understanding of basic fencing mechanics.
Longsword 101 is a prerequisite for joining San Diego Longsword’s “general training” class, Core Concepts In The German Longsword.
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