I've finalized my schedule for the first round of fall courses, and I've set up a tentative schedule for round two. I'm going to try and stick to certain themes in certain time-slots, but still offer some variety. Sunday mornings will be medieval weapon classes, while Monday evenings will focus on renaissance and possibly even more recent historical weapons. Thursdays will be a bit more varied, with an R&D session after the main class. I'm also continuing to offer youth classes, although I'm moving them to Monday night.
I'm also planning a few workshops. Only one of these is confirmed at this time, which is a Battlefield tactics class on the morning of Hallowe'en. It will be a lot of fun, and will definitely be a case of “the more the merrier.” Other workshops will most likely be scheduled for Saturday afternoons, and I'll post details when they are available.
September-October Courses
Late Medieval Sword and Shield Sundays, 10:15 - 11:45 am at the Glebe Community Centre, 175 Third Ave.
Sept. 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 17, 24 (six classes)
This class is a foundations level course in medieval sword and shield. The material is drawn from a number of sources, mostly from the 15th century.
Course cost: $100
Equipment Rental fee: $50
Sept. 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 17, 24 (six classes)
This class is a foundations level course in medieval sword and shield. The material is drawn from a number of sources, mostly from the 15th century.
Course cost: $100
Equipment Rental fee: $50
Youth Swordplay
Mondays 6:45-7:45 pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1177 Gladstone Ave.
Sept. 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4, 18, 25 (six classes)
This is a foundations-level course in medieval swordplay for ages 9-15.
Course cost: $100
Equipment Rental fee $50
Mondays 6:45-7:45 pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1177 Gladstone Ave.
Sept. 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4, 18, 25 (six classes)
This is a foundations-level course in medieval swordplay for ages 9-15.
Course cost: $100
Equipment Rental fee $50
Duelling with the Rapier
Mondays 7:45-9:15 pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1177 Gladstone Ave.
Sept. 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4, 18, 25 (six classes)
This is our standard Rapier foundation program. The material is inspired by a variety of historical sources but compiled into a cohesive and effective system of personal combat based on survival.
Course cost: $100
Equipment Rental fee $50
Mondays 7:45-9:15 pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1177 Gladstone Ave.
Sept. 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4, 18, 25 (six classes)
This is our standard Rapier foundation program. The material is inspired by a variety of historical sources but compiled into a cohesive and effective system of personal combat based on survival.
Course cost: $100
Equipment Rental fee $50
Elizabethan Broadsword
Thursdays, 6:45-8:15 pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1177 Gladstone Ave.
Sept. 16, 23, 30, Oct. 14, 21, 28 (six classes)
This class is a foundations level course in the use of the English basket-hilt sword according to George Silver's Paradoxes of Defense, published in 1599.
Course cost: $100
Equipment Rental fee: $50
Thursdays, 6:45-8:15 pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1177 Gladstone Ave.
Sept. 16, 23, 30, Oct. 14, 21, 28 (six classes)
This class is a foundations level course in the use of the English basket-hilt sword according to George Silver's Paradoxes of Defense, published in 1599.
Course cost: $100
Equipment Rental fee: $50
Research and DevelopmentThursdays, 8:15-9:15 pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1177 Gladstone Ave.
Sept. 16, 23, 30, Oct. 14, 21, 28 (six classes)
This class is open to all current adult students. The current focus of our research is 15th century grossemesser (“big knife,” the sword of the common man). Other material may be covered as well.
Course cost: Free!
Sept. 16, 23, 30, Oct. 14, 21, 28 (six classes)
This class is open to all current adult students. The current focus of our research is 15th century grossemesser (“big knife,” the sword of the common man). Other material may be covered as well.
Course cost: Free!
Battlefield WorkshopSunday, October 31, 10:00 am- 12:00 noon at the Glebe Community Centre, 175 Third Ave.
This two hour workshop covers the basics of sword combat with multiple opponents. Specific strategies and tactics will be taught rather than personal swordsmanship. All skill levels of any sword background are invited to participate.
Workshop cost: $25
This two hour workshop covers the basics of sword combat with multiple opponents. Specific strategies and tactics will be taught rather than personal swordsmanship. All skill levels of any sword background are invited to participate.
Workshop cost: $25
November-December Courses
Grossemesser: Swordsmanship for the Medieval CommonerSundays, 10:15 - 11:45 am at the Glebe Community Centre, 175 Third Ave.
Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28, Dec. 5, 12 (six classes)
This class is a foundations level course in the use of the grossemesser (“big knife”). The grossemesser was a machete-like weapon and tool used by the common folk of medieval Germany. The material for this course is drawn primarily from Johannes Lecküchner's fechtbuch published in 1482.
Course cost: $100
Equipment Rental fee: $50
Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28, Dec. 5, 12 (six classes)
This class is a foundations level course in the use of the grossemesser (“big knife”). The grossemesser was a machete-like weapon and tool used by the common folk of medieval Germany. The material for this course is drawn primarily from Johannes Lecküchner's fechtbuch published in 1482.
Course cost: $100
Equipment Rental fee: $50
Youth Sword and Shield
Mondays 6:45-7:45 pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1177 Gladstone Ave.
Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Dec. 6 (six classes)
This is a foundations-level course in medieval sword and shield for ages 9-15. Material is drawn from RA manuscript I.33 ,“The Clerus Lutegerus Fechtbuch.”
Course cost: $100
Equipment Rental fee $50
Mondays 6:45-7:45 pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1177 Gladstone Ave.
Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Dec. 6 (six classes)
This is a foundations-level course in medieval sword and shield for ages 9-15. Material is drawn from RA manuscript I.33 ,“The Clerus Lutegerus Fechtbuch.”
Course cost: $100
Equipment Rental fee $50
Duelling with Rapier and Dagger
Mondays 7:45-8:45 pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1177 Gladstone Ave.
Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Dec. 6 (six classes)
This is an intermediate course, adding the use of the dagger and other secondary weapons to our basic rapier system.
Course cost: $100
Equipment Rental fee $50
Mondays 7:45-8:45 pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1177 Gladstone Ave.
Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Dec. 6 (six classes)
This is an intermediate course, adding the use of the dagger and other secondary weapons to our basic rapier system.
Course cost: $100
Equipment Rental fee $50
Early Medieval Sword and Shield
Thursdays, 6:45-8:15 pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1177 Gladstone Ave.
Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25, Dec 2, 9 (six classes)
The Material for this course is drawn from Royal Armouries Manuscript 1.33, “The Clerus Lutegerus Fechtbuch.” Written circa 1300, this is the oldest European personal combat manual.
Course cost: $100
Equipment Rental fee: $50
Thursdays, 6:45-8:15 pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1177 Gladstone Ave.
Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25, Dec 2, 9 (six classes)
The Material for this course is drawn from Royal Armouries Manuscript 1.33, “The Clerus Lutegerus Fechtbuch.” Written circa 1300, this is the oldest European personal combat manual.
Course cost: $100
Equipment Rental fee: $50
Research and DevelopmentThursdays, 8:15-9:15 pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1177 Gladstone Ave.
Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25, Dec 2, 9 (six classes)
Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25, Dec 2, 9 (six classes)
This class is open to all current adult students. The main focus of our research in November and December will be 19th Century sabre drawn from Alfred Hutton's Cold Steel. Other material may be covered as well.
Course cost: Free!
Course cost: Free!
