WDS attended FightCamp XIII – 12th-14th August 2016, once again at The Grange, Balsall Common, outside Coventry.
With the usual packed programme of classes, Fight Camp was again one of the best HEMA events in the UK.
Classes included several schools of longsword, rapier, sidesword and more unusually broadsword and targe.
The second May Melee weekend HEMA event was held once again at the Holford Arms, Knockdown, 27-28th May 2016.
Run by Virtus Sword School, HEMA clubs from across the South-West and beyond gathered for a weekend of classes and sparring alongside general revelry.
Both of WDS instructors attended, but, plagued with injuries, could contribute little this time aside from good humour and moral support. We’re hoping for better fitness for next year.
West Devon Swords attended the May Melee at Knockdown, Gloucs. …
West Devon Swords recently ran four taster sessions for the OCRA Summer School in Okehampton. …
West Devon Swords attended the Dartington Community Open Day on Tuesday 27 May. See the gallery… …
Some of the images from the day: …
West Devon Swords will be at the Dartington Community Open Day, Tuesday 27 May, The Dartington Hall Estate, TQ6 9EE.
FREE event as part of half-term celebrations
The fun at midday; we will be there to demonstrate some historical combat and you can have a go with the plastic Go Fence! kit.
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Captain Jack and Scarlett Brigantine (alias club coaches Robin Catling and Vicki Pritchard) threw caution to the wind in a deadly combat for the OCRA Charity Gala this Christmas.
The gala show, in aid of the OCRA Pavilion in the Park, had the pair as the opening act, a surprise package of gymnastics, comedy and sword skills in the style of Pirates of the Caribbean. …
