Post by schlager7 on Feb 9, 2006 10:56:23 GMT -6
from a classical fencing group's posts:
MEDIEVAL SWORD AND BUCKLER
Two Days of study on Royal Armouries RA MS I.33
with Dr. Robert Holland of the Schola Saint George
Feb. 11th – 12th, 2006, DFW Texas
With the publication of Dr. Jeffrey Forgeng's book The Medieval Art of Swordsmanship
www.revival.us/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=98
many students of medieval combat, fencing and Asian martial arts became fascinated with sword and buckler. But the text is complex, and the figures difficult to interpret.
But I.33 is an extremely interesting text; it seems to be intended for civilian self-defense, but may have military roots (many of the positions or wards can be found in contemporary manuscript illuminations). It is also the only text that pictures a woman, the enigmatic Walpurgis. But the system is a self-contained, effective
approach to defense with a sword and buckler that can be used with blistering efficiency as a tournament form or as a martial art.
Dr. Robert Holland, Principale of the SF branch of the Schola Saint George (www.scholasaintgeorge.org), has been working on the system since before the publication of Dr. Forgeng's fine book, distilling the principles into core ideas combined with drills and exercises designed to help combatants understand the treatise and integrate the key principles into their fight.
Dr. Holland, known in the SCA as Viscount Sir Robert of Woodsend (West Kingdom), has been a well-known combatant and highly respected teacher for many years. His teaching style is open and effective, combining solid kinesthetics with a razor-sharp understanding of the treatise. Students should come away from the seminar with practical skills they can apply to their art and an appreciation for the depth
of the manuscript's approach.
In addition to the drills, students will have the opportunity to spar and to work with Schola instructors.
Students should bring a single-handed sword, shinai, buckler, gambeson (or equivalent), gorget, gloves or light gauntlets, and a fencing mask or light helmet. Medieval shoes are recommended but not required. Students should also bring snacks and are advised to bring drinks as well.
More information can be found on the Schola website,
www.scholasaintgeorge.org.
For advance tickets, purchase direct
www.revival.us/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=212
or call Brian R. Price at 708-434-1251.
Limited crash space is available, contact Brian for more
details.
Briarwood Retreat
670 Copper Canyon Road
Argyle, TX (North DFW)
Fees: $25 Schola members;
$40 non-members.
$50 at the door.
Saturday lunch, $8
Bucklers & Shinai-based weapons will be available for purchase.
MEDIEVAL SWORD AND BUCKLER
Two Days of study on Royal Armouries RA MS I.33
with Dr. Robert Holland of the Schola Saint George
Feb. 11th – 12th, 2006, DFW Texas
With the publication of Dr. Jeffrey Forgeng's book The Medieval Art of Swordsmanship
www.revival.us/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=98
many students of medieval combat, fencing and Asian martial arts became fascinated with sword and buckler. But the text is complex, and the figures difficult to interpret.
But I.33 is an extremely interesting text; it seems to be intended for civilian self-defense, but may have military roots (many of the positions or wards can be found in contemporary manuscript illuminations). It is also the only text that pictures a woman, the enigmatic Walpurgis. But the system is a self-contained, effective
approach to defense with a sword and buckler that can be used with blistering efficiency as a tournament form or as a martial art.
Dr. Robert Holland, Principale of the SF branch of the Schola Saint George (www.scholasaintgeorge.org), has been working on the system since before the publication of Dr. Forgeng's fine book, distilling the principles into core ideas combined with drills and exercises designed to help combatants understand the treatise and integrate the key principles into their fight.
Dr. Holland, known in the SCA as Viscount Sir Robert of Woodsend (West Kingdom), has been a well-known combatant and highly respected teacher for many years. His teaching style is open and effective, combining solid kinesthetics with a razor-sharp understanding of the treatise. Students should come away from the seminar with practical skills they can apply to their art and an appreciation for the depth
of the manuscript's approach.
In addition to the drills, students will have the opportunity to spar and to work with Schola instructors.
Students should bring a single-handed sword, shinai, buckler, gambeson (or equivalent), gorget, gloves or light gauntlets, and a fencing mask or light helmet. Medieval shoes are recommended but not required. Students should also bring snacks and are advised to bring drinks as well.
More information can be found on the Schola website,
www.scholasaintgeorge.org.
For advance tickets, purchase direct
www.revival.us/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=212
or call Brian R. Price at 708-434-1251.
Limited crash space is available, contact Brian for more
details.
Briarwood Retreat
670 Copper Canyon Road
Argyle, TX (North DFW)
Fees: $25 Schola members;
$40 non-members.
$50 at the door.
Saturday lunch, $8
Bucklers & Shinai-based weapons will be available for purchase.