German Longsword Course 2016 [OLD]

On Sunday 25th of September 2016, we’ll start with our main recruitment event: 10 weeks long course that will cover the basics of Johannes Lichtenauer’s German Fencing system.

Date: Sunday 25th of Sept 2016

Time: 8:30PM-10:30PM every Sunday starting from 25th Sept 2016 (more details to follow)

Location: Little Island Sports Complex, Little Island, Cork, Ireland

Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/VQ1xTjMcGUA2

Cost: 100 euro for 10 weeks course

Tickets: http://corkblademasters.com/store/#!/E-Ticket-German-Longsword-Course-2016-100-Euro/p/71549046/category=0

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1812922655604340/

German Fencing system sets up a framework on which all medieval combat techniques are based so while this course covers longsword techniques only it’ll also set up solid foundations for other weapons as well.

Please note: this basic fencing course is considered to be a minimum required standard for free fencing (sparring) and as such is obligatory for all Novice rank (lvl 1) members who want to move onto the Scholar rank!

Course will include the following:

– Basic footwork training,

– Basic stances and guards,

– Cuts and thrusts – body mechanics,

– Functional attack & defense skills,

– 5 Master Cuts (Meisterhäue)

– Halfswording (Halbschwert)

– Grappling and Throwing techniques

Course will finish with an exam and everyone who passes will be awarded with the Cork Blademasters’ Scholar Certificate.

This will entitle to a discount on membership fees and full access to Cork Blademasters equipment as well as the rights to represent the School on official tournaments.

Event Details: German Longsword Course 2016