February Transitional Longsword (8 weeks)

This class is designed to aid people who have completed the beginner's class to move into our open longsword class. We will be reviewing footwork, cuts, guards, and drills. We will be delving deeper into biomechanics, the 'how', of techniques, and begin to understand the 'why' of techniques as well. We will look into fundamental concepts of Liechtenauer Longsword such as Vor, Nach, Indes, soft and hard interactions, the Krieg, the Zufechten, and using multiple intentions. This is not restricted to people who have just completed the beginner class. All are welcome. There will be a skills test at the end of this course in order to be allowed to move on to the open longsword class.

Equipment Requirements: Longsword, mask, gloves. If you do not have these we have some loaner gear, but cannot promise enough for everybody especially when the beginner's class is running.