This will be an 8 class (13 week) introductory course to montante. We will be looking at basic biomechanics of greatsword wielding with a focus on safely cutting and transitioning between cuts of different angles and types. This incorporates thoughts and patterns seen in the various sources such as Alfieri, Godinho, and Barberan. Alongside basic mechanics, we will introduce examining sources and will begin interpreting the first rules of Barberan, the oldest Spanish montante source. Due to potential for safety issues this class will be limited to 8 enrollments for individuals without their own swords and an additional 7 for those with their own swords (only spadone/montante/greatswords longsword are not an appropriate tool for this). Due to these concerns, if more than 1 class is missed then participants will no longer be able to take part in the course. Since we are in November/December/January and various holidays occur, we will be posting a schedule for when this class will not be taking place on a Thursday to make the attendance requirement feasible. If there are questions, please contact Christian Buettner in class or on the MKDF page. As per usual, this class is limited to those who have completed Maryland KdF's Beginner Class and are fully vaccinated. 

This is the class sign up for Thursday, November 11th.  Like always, this class is restricted to those who finished the MKdF Beginner's Class.  In order to participate, you must be vaccinated and read and agree to our COVID-19 waiver (one time). Please read and sign our COVID-19 waiver here - COVID-19 Rules and Regulations. This only needs to be signed once. 

This is the class sign up for Monday, November 8th. Like always, this class is restricted to those who finished the MKdF Beginner's Class.  In order to participate, you must be vaccinated and read and agree to our COVID-19 waiver (one time). Please read and sign our COVID-19 waiver here - COVID-19 Rules and Regulations. This only needs to be signed once.   

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, you are required to be vaccinated to attend this event. Proof must be shown the day of the event (either an official CDC card or a picture of it) and/or can be uploaded to your TidyHQ account. Please message us if you have any questions about this policy. Mask use will (likely) be at the participants' discretion (TBD). **Full vaccination is defined by getting the full regimen of shots (Pfizer/Moderna = 2, J&J = 1) and passing the required 2 weeks for full innoculation.** -------------- AutumnFecht is an effort by Maryland KdF to provide a cheap, single-day get together for regional HEMA practitioners to train, get together, educate staff, and share ideas.  This single day event features: Informative classes from local instructors Time set aside for one-on-one or small group instruction Dedicated open floor space all day long This year, we have the entire facility to do sparring, learning, teaching, wrestling, whatever! Also, the Napoleonic Europe Martial Arts group (NEMA) is doing Napoleonic Games! Cheer on your favorites as they best each other in saber, smallsword, and bayonet.  If you have any suggestions or questions, especially if you’re a local who would expect to make these kinds of events, please let us know!

This is the class sign up for Thursday, November 4th.  Like always, this class is restricted to those who finished the MKdF Beginner's Class.  In order to participate, you must be vaccinated and read and agree to our COVID-19 waiver (one time). Please read and sign our COVID-19 waiver here - COVID-19 Rules and Regulations. This only needs to be signed once. 

This is the class sign up for Monday, November 1st. Like always, this class is restricted to those who finished the MKdF Beginner's Class.  In order to participate, you must be vaccinated and read and agree to our COVID-19 waiver (one time). Please read and sign our COVID-19 waiver here - COVID-19 Rules and Regulations. This only needs to be signed once.   

This is the class sign up for Thursday, October 28th.  Like always, this class is restricted to those who finished the MKdF Beginner's Class.  In order to participate, you must be vaccinated and read and agree to our COVID-19 waiver (one time). Please read and sign our COVID-19 waiver here - COVID-19 Rules and Regulations. This only needs to be signed once. 

This is the class sign up for Monday, October 25th. Like always, this class is restricted to those who finished the MKdF Beginner's Class.  In order to participate, you must be vaccinated and read and agree to our COVID-19 waiver (one time). Please read and sign our COVID-19 waiver here - COVID-19 Rules and Regulations. This only needs to be signed once.   

This is the class sign up for Thursday, October 21st. Like always, this class is restricted to those who finished the MKdF Beginner's Class.  In order to participate, you must be vaccinated and read and agree to our COVID-19 waiver (one time). Please read and sign our COVID-19 waiver here - COVID-19 Rules and Regulations. This only needs to be signed once. 

This is the class sign up for Monday, October 18th. Like always, this class is restricted to those who finished the MKdF Beginner's Class.  In order to participate, you must be vaccinated and read and agree to our COVID-19 waiver (one time). Please read and sign our COVID-19 waiver here - COVID-19 Rules and Regulations. This only needs to be signed once.   

This is the class sign up for Thursday, October 14th. Like always, this class is restricted to those who finished the MKdF Beginner's Class.  In order to participate, you must be vaccinated and read and agree to our COVID-19 waiver (one time). Please read and sign our COVID-19 waiver here - COVID-19 Rules and Regulations. This only needs to be signed once. 

This is the class sign up for Monday, October 11th. Like always, this class is restricted to those who finished the MKdF Beginner's Class.  In order to participate, you must be vaccinated and read and agree to our COVID-19 waiver (one time). Please read and sign our COVID-19 waiver here - COVID-19 Rules and Regulations. This only needs to be signed once.