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Group Historical Swordsmanship Class Schedule - Summer 2008

Beginning I - Includes: Rapier and Two-Handed Sword - For students with or without previous Sport Fencing experience

6 one-hour classes

This class explores these historical weapons: the Rapier, the traditional Renaissance dueling sword, and the Two-Handed Sword, the knightly weapon of the middle ages. Practice swords used in class are the shinai, made of bamboo, and the foil. Students are introduced to historical swordsmanship techniques, and will learn of swordsmanship used throughout history.


Summer Beginning I Start Dates

   
Youth (ages 9-13 years) -- six 1-hour sessions    
Monday June 23 6:00 pm
Adult/Teens -- six 1-hour sessions    
Saturday June 21 1:00 pm
Tuesday June 24 8:00 pm

Beginning II Historical Swordsmanship: Rapier, Two-Handed Sword

For Ages 9 and Up

This class offers an expanded study of Renaissance and Medieval swordfighting styles. New techniques are explored allowing students to engage in more independent sparring. The goal is to prepare students for the intermediate level where they may fence other students without close supervision. Students also are introduced to the Olympic Sport program.

Summer Beginning II Start Dates

   
Youth (ages 9-13 years) six 1-hour sessions    
Monday* May 12 6:00 pm
*No class Monday, May 26    
Adult/Teens    
Saturday (five 1-1/4hour classes)* May 10 12:00 pm
Tuesday May 13 8:00 pm
*No class Saturday, May 24    
Monday** June 2 7:00 pm
**No class Monday, June 30    
Next session starts Fall 2008    

 

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