[Artemisia] Second Annual Practicum of the Sword

[azirlt at aol.com]

Greeting to all sudents of the sword


This event is in the Barony of Starkhafn, Las Vegas, Nevada March 29 & 30, 2008
It is for heavy fighters as well as Rapier fighters and any one that whats to do Cut & Thrust. I plan to go and would like to know who would like to car pool down with me.

it will be lots of fun!
any takers?

Don Azir de Lucera

See the website for more info.

http://www.starkhafn.org/events/Practicum.php

Second Annual Practicum of the Sword



Spanish Sidesword - Pacheco and the Vulgar Fencers -Don Pachomius Oneshoe and Gabriela D’Avila

3 hour class 


This class will be an examination of don Luis Pacheco de Narváez's counters to vulgar (or common) fencing described by Pacheco in his text The New Science. The student will be introduced to the basics of Spanish swordplay including the Three Universal Methods of Defense, footwork, and the Spanish notation for movement and swordplay. Following the introduction, participants will have the opportunity to attempt each vulgar technique and will then apply a Spanish counter as described in the text. During the final phase of the class, a vulgar technique will be demonstrated and the class will work together to predict the counters Pacheco describes in the text using the principles of Spanish defense. 

 

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Fundamental Footwork for Fighting-Don Kou Toshikage

1 hour:   Class size restricted

 

No matter what field you fight on or what forms you use on that field, footwork is fundamental! We'll draw from a variety of sources to explore ways of moving the feet (and the body) for heavy rapier, cut & thrust, and armored combat. We'll work towards building a lexicon for footwork and look at ways to construct your own movement drills.

 

Required Gear: comfortable clothing allowing freedom of movement (smooth-soled footwear is very helpful)

Optional Gear: full armored or unarmored combat gear, water, notebook & pen

 

 

Spada Longa: Introduction to Italian Longsword-Don Kou Toshikage

2 hours:  Class size restricted

 

The longsword is the centerpiece of Fiore's art, and his manuscripts detail its use in both unarmored and armored situations. This class will be a very brief overview of some of the basic principles of this art.

 

Required Gear: full armored or unarmored combat gear for active participation

Optional Gear: water, notebook & pen, chair

 

 

Movement and Body Mechanics in the Flower of Battle-Don Kou Toshikage

(2 hours):  Class size restricted

 

Whether or not you have any experience in SCA combat, other martial arts, or dance, this class will help you explore some of the basic concepts of movement in Fiore?s system. Movement, balance, body mechanics, time, distance are among the concepts covered. This class will also include an introduction to safely falling and rolling.

 

Class size is best limited to 10 people participating, but more are welcome to come and watch. The class will involve some falling, rolling, and throwing.

 

Required Gear: comfortable clothing allowing freedom of movement (smooth-soled footwear is very helpful)

Optional Gear: water, notebook & pen

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Tempo According to Fabris-Sir Logos vom Schnecke

1 hour class

Class Description: Tempo is one of the fundamental concepts necessary for a mastery of the art of combat, yet few seem to understand and use it well. We will discuss the concept of Tempo as explained by Salvator Fabris (with a smattering of Capo Ferro, Giganti, and others thrown in). We will practice a set of drills and explore tactical situations that should help students come to a better understanding of this vital skill. Class will be fairly rigorous with repeated drills. Basic SCA rapier equipment is required including sword, mask, jacket, etc. Writing materials. Familiarity with the works of an Italian master such as Fabris, Capo Ferro, or Giganti is helpful but not required. 

Bilding a Drill Set-Sir Logos vom Schnecke

1 hour class

Class Description: Many who fence in the SCA do not use drills as a normal routine in their practice, party because they are unsure of particular drills or how to apply drills. This will try to give students a basic set of drills that they can use no matter what system of combat they study, although the emphasis will be on late Italian rapier techniques. We will start with solo drill and continue with paired cooperative drills. Finally, we will try some paired antagonistic drills that should not only hone techniques but also explore tactical situations. Class will be fairly rigorous. Basic SCA rapier equipment is required including sword, mask, jacket, etc. Writing materials. Familiarity with Italian rapier techniques as advocated by an Italian master such as Fabris, Capo Ferro, or Giganti is helpful. 


Late Italian Two Handed Sword-Mastery Gwylym 
2 hour class
Class description to follow
Introduction to Cut and Thrust-Master Gwylym 
2 hour class
Class description to follow

General Capo Ferro-Master Gwylym 
2 hour class
Class description to follow

For more info. see the website








Spanish Sidesword - Pacheco and the Vulgar Fencers -Don Pachomius Oneshoe and Gabriela D’Avila

3 hour class 


This class will be an examination of don Luis Pacheco de Narváez's counters to vulgar (or common) fencing described by Pacheco in his text The New Science. The student will be introduced to the basics of Spanish swordplay including the Three Universal Methods of Defense, footwork, and the Spanish notation for movement and swordplay. Following the introduction, participants will have the opportunity to attempt each vulgar technique and will then apply a Spanish counter as described in the text. During the final phase of the class, a vulgar technique will be demonstrated and the class will work together to predict the counters Pacheco describes in the text using the principles of Spanish defense. 

 

******************************************************************************

 

Fundamental Footwork for Fighting-Don Kou Toshikage

1 hour:   Class size restricted

 

No matter what field you fight on or what forms you use on that field, footwork is fundamental! We'll draw from a variety of sources to explore ways of moving the feet (and the body) for heavy rapier, cut & thrust, and armored combat. We'll work towards building a lexicon for footwork and look at ways to construct your own movement drills.

 

Required Gear: comfortable clothing allowing freedom of movement (smooth-soled footwear is very helpful)

Optional Gear: full armored or unarmored combat gear, water, notebook & pen

 

 

Spada Longa: Introduction to Italian Longsword-Don Kou Toshikage

2 hours:  Class size restricted

 

The longsword is the centerpiece of Fiore's art, and his manuscripts detail its use in both unarmored and armored situations. This class will be a very brief overview of some of the basic principles of this art.

 

Required Gear: full armored or unarmored combat gear for active participation

Optional Gear: water, notebook & pen, chair

 

 

Movement and Body Mechanics in the Flower of Battle-Don Kou Toshikage

(2 hours):  Class size restricted

 

Whether or not you have any experience in SCA combat, other martial arts, or dance, this class will help you explore some of the basic concepts of movement in Fiore?s system. Movement, balance, body mechanics, time, distance are among the concepts covered. This class will also include an introduction to safely falling and rolling.

 

Class size is best limited to 10 people participating, but more are welcome to come and watch. The class will involve some falling, rolling, and throwing.

 

Required Gear: comfortable clothing allowing freedom of movement (smooth-soled footwear is very helpful)

Optional Gear: water, notebook & pen

**********************************************************************************

              

            

Tempo According to Fabris-Sir Logos vom Schnecke

1 hour class

Class Description: Tempo is one of the fundamental concepts necessary for a mastery of the art of combat, yet few seem to understand and use it well. We will discuss the concept of Tempo as explained by Salvator Fabris (with a smattering of Capo Ferro, Giganti, and others thrown in). We will practice a set of drills and explore tactical situations that should help students come to a better understanding of this vital skill. Class will be fairly rigorous with repeated drills. Basic SCA rapier equipment is required including sword, mask, jacket, etc. Writing materials. Familiarity with the works of an Italian master such as Fabris, Capo Ferro, or Giganti is helpful but not required. 

Bilding a Drill Set-Sir Logos vom Schnecke

1 hour class

Class Description: Many who fence in the SCA do not use drills as a normal routine in their practice, party because they are unsure of particular drills or how to apply drills. This will try to give students a basic set of drills that they can use no matter what system of combat they study, although the emphasis will be on late Italian rapier techniques. We will start with solo drill and continue with paired cooperative drills. Finally, we will try some paired antagonistic drills that should not only hone techniques but also explore tactical situations. Class will be fairly rigorous. Basic SCA rapier equipment is required including sword, mask, jacket, etc. Writing materials. Familiarity with Italian rapier techniques as advocated by an Italian master such as Fabris, Capo Ferro, or Giganti is helpful. 


Late Italian Two Handed Sword-Mastery Gwylym 
2 hour class
Class description to follow
Introduction to Cut and Thrust-Master Gwylym 
2 hour class
Class description to follow

General Capo Ferro-Master Gwylym 
2 hour class
Class description to follow

For more info. see the website







Introduction to Cut and Thrust-Master Gwylym 
2 hour class
Class description to follow

General Capo Ferro-Master Gwylym 
2 hour class
Class description to follow

For more info. see the website





Class description to follow

General Capo Ferro-Master Gwylym 
2 hour class
Class description to follow

For more info. see the website




Class description to follow

For more info. see the website