The latest article by BBC Future on the Fightbooks describes what we already know: obscure, incomplete and mystifying. Titled The lost medieval sword fighting tricks no one can decode, Zaria Gorvett’s well-researched long-form article (20th December 2022) is a worthwhile read. …
Our exploration of Italian rapier for January 2022 (Capo Ferro) begins January 6 through February 17 for this half-term block …
Our exploration of Manciolino sword and buckler continues into the next block from November 4 through December 16. …
The Everything Okehampton Gala Weekend continues with ‘Active Okehampton Day’ Sunday 24th October. …
Our new season starts with Manciolino Sword and Buckler from September 18th. We should be back in Okehampton College Gym at 8.30 til 10pm. …
We’re opening up our class in Beginner’s Longsword starting June 10th. Forget Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings and Vikings, this is the genuine art of the sword… …
Outside of our usual sessions in the College Gym, we will be meeting for Swords in the Park on June 3rd. This is the week of the half-term holiday. …
It’s been a while, but HEMA re-starts May 20th. On the basis that we are “organised indoor sport and physical activity” we are able to re-start from 20th May. Debate the definitions of those words as they apply to us in your own time, otherwise see the Sport England guidance below. …
Now that lockdown has ended, it appears we can continue indoor HEMA sessions for December under Covid-safe conditions. I have provisionally booked the College Gym for Thursdays 3rd, 10th and 17th, usual time slot 8.30-10pm. …
