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29 07, 2026

Fightcamp 2026

2026-07-29T13:27:06+00:00July 29th, 2026|Uncategorized|

The School had three instructors at the new Fightcamp venue in Newbury last weekend for this year’s annual gathering.

Emilia gave a class on Fiore longsword with disarms, Rick taught pole weapons according to Monte, Meyer, Manciolino and Marozzo; and Fran gave a class on Marozzo’s segno and how to use it for movement.

It was warm and windy, with great new facilities, over forty classes, various tournaments and of course, camping.

We look forward to FC2027 and hope to see you there!

20 08, 2025

Swindon Training – 20th August 2025

2025-08-24T14:36:50+00:00August 20th, 2025|Dagger, Rapier, Swindon, Sword & Buckler|

Tonight saw our regular Swindon training night.  We started off with Valentina showing us a Sword & Buckler trick she learnt at last weekend’s Swords by the River.  Adrian then did a lesson on feints according to Giganti in Rapier & Dagger.  Lots of new knowledge shared.

13 08, 2025

Swindon Training – 13th August 2025

2025-08-24T14:48:39+00:00August 13th, 2025|Sidesword, Swindon|

Tonight our students spent the evening working on a sword drill.  There was some lovely form on display as we went through Dalla’ gocchie’s stepping through guards looking to get it perfect.  Students enjoyed the challenge and will continue to work on perfecting it at home.

6 08, 2025

Swindon Training – 6th August 2025

2025-08-24T14:52:55+00:00August 6th, 2025|Rapier, Swindon|

Our Swindon students have been looking at Giganti rapier this summer, and tonight we continued our work looking at the disengage.  Lots of technical work with lots of counters as we worked through the various drills.  Good concentration from all students.

 

23 07, 2025

Swindon Training – 23rd July 2025

2025-08-24T14:57:59+00:00July 23rd, 2025|Rapier, Swindon|

This week our Swindon students continued their work looking into Giaganti’s rapier with a look at disengages.  Whilst the cocnept wasn;t new to students we were looking to see how Giagnti’s approach was different to how we normally approach it and try and refine our skills as a result.  Good level of concentration from all students despite the heat.

22 01, 2025

Godalming Training – 22nd January 2025

2025-01-25T22:42:25+00:00January 22nd, 2025|Dagger, Godalming, Oxford, Rapier, Sword & Buckler|

It was our regular weekly training night in Godalming tonight, with students spoilt for choice. Mark continued his block on Rapier & Dagger while Luke ran a lesson focussing on Sword & Buckler.  Meanwhile Abi and Phil worked with the new intake of candidati

22 01, 2025

Swindon Training – 22nd January 2025

2025-01-26T10:32:03+00:00January 22nd, 2025|Rapier, Swindon, Sword & Buckler|

It was our regular training night in Swindon tonight and students spent the evening looking at some advanced thrust mechanics.  We had some time spare at the end so it was a good chance to get some Sword & Buckler sparring in.

20 01, 2025

Reading Training – 20th January 2025

2025-01-25T18:22:02+00:00January 20th, 2025|Rapier, Reading, Sidesword, Sword & Buckler|

Tonight was our Reading students’ regular weekly training session with multiple streams of learning on offer. James continued taking his students through Rapier basics while Josh continued his stream looking at single sidesword.  Meanwhile Matt worked with the candidati

15 01, 2025

Godalming Training – 15th January 2025

2025-01-25T22:40:49+00:00January 15th, 2025|Dagger, Godalming, Rapier, Sidesword|

It was our regular weekly training night in Godalming tonight, with students spoilt for choice. Mark continued his block on Rapier & Dagger while Luke ran a lesson focussing on Sword & Buckler.  Meanwhile Abi and Phil worked with the new intake of candidati

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