[Artemisia] Second Annual Practicum of the Sword

[Robyn Thulin]

This sounds AWESOME!!!!!!!!  Azir please contact me
off list, this definately has possibilities.....

Sybyll
--- azirlt at aol.com wrote:

> 
> 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
> 
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> Spanish Sidesword - Pacheco and the Vulgar Fencers
> -Don Pachomius Oneshoe and Gabriela D’Avila
> 
> 3 hour class 
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> 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:Â Â  Class size restricted
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> 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.
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> 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
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> Spada Longa: Introduction to Italian Longsword-Don
> Kou Toshikage
> 
> 2 hours:Â  Class size restricted
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> 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.
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> Required Gear: full armored or unarmored combat gear
> for active participation
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> Optional Gear: water, notebook & pen, chair
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> Movement and Body Mechanics in the Flower of
> Battle-Don Kou Toshikage
> 
> (2 hours):Â  Class size restricted
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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
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> Spanish Sidesword - Pacheco and the Vulgar Fencers
> -Don Pachomius Oneshoe and Gabriela D’Avila
> 
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