Stop the Spread
#stopthespread with these handy tips. Follow these tips from the World Health Organization to keep yourself safe and help contain the spread of…
‘The Art of Foil Fencing’ e-book FREE PROMOTION
For those multi-disciplinary wizards or anyone who wants to learn a little Olympic sport fencing, Roy Stocks’ The Art of Foil Fencing is…
While we’re out of action…
In order to minimise the time we’re banned from sword-based activities, let’s re-iterate the government health advice to contain the spread of the…
Beginners’ Sword and Buckler (from I.33)
‘The devil of hell does not dare attempt that which the wanton monk dares, and the old woman full of wiles.’ The manuscript…
New cover design for The Art of Foil Fencing
Uploaded today, we have a svelte new cover design for the second edition of ‘The Art of Foil Fencing’ by Roy Stocks, edited…
Our response to Covid-19
The price of medieval plague masks has unexpectedly gone up. Meanwhile we’ve reluctantly decided to suspend club sessions until further notice. We’ll be…
Free play – Keep Calm and Carry On
“Two popes and a pandemic – how it feels to be living in the Medieval era.” So what better than a bout of…
Currently reading: Dark Ages – Martin J. Dougherty
The ‘Dark Ages’, from the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the fifth century through to the beginning of the medieval era…
Happy International Womens’ Day
As International Womens’ Day draws to a close, can we remind you of all the very capable instructors, students and competitors who happen…