Saturday’s April 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th, 2005 from 12pm until 2pm
(Final Registration starts 11:30pm on the 1st)
This series of seminars will introduce the student to sword fighting for fun & combat. It will cover a mix of combative techniques and modern swordplay for fun and defense with a sword.
Topics to include introduction to:
Terminology
Stances (Classical and Modern)
Drawing the sword (removing the sword from it’s sheath)
Basic Strikes, Cuts and thrusts from Classical and Modern sword styles
Blocking and Parrying
Partner Contact drills (a fun yet safe speed)
Combat techniques
10+ Hours of fun yet intense Instruction
Each day will be a mixture of theory and practice.
No experienced required. Open to men and woman 17 and over.
Cost: $150 for All 5 Saturdays. (Only $150 total, not $600) (Cash only at Door) Includes: one Shinai and one Bokken (one bamboo and one wooden practice sword, which you get to keep).
Class strictly limited to 24 Students – Sign up early to avoid missing out.
Non-Refundable Pre-registration fee is $25 (approx cost of materials) payable by check, money order or Paypal. Cash only at Door.
If you register before march 15th, save $10 off total. Also if you and a friend sign up together, it's $10 off each(This will stack with the early registration fee as well($20 off)). This can stack multiple times for you if you bring multipe friends. they each get $10 off and you get $10xnumber of friends off.
Class held at location in Center City, Philadelphia,
Near Rittenhouse Square. Location upon registration.
Training area is outside, Classes held rain or shine.
(Class may be moved close by or rescheduled in dangerous weather)
Contact information:
Damion_is@yahoo.com
(Final Registration starts 11:30pm on the 1st)
This series of seminars will introduce the student to sword fighting for fun & combat. It will cover a mix of combative techniques and modern swordplay for fun and defense with a sword.
Topics to include introduction to:
Terminology
Stances (Classical and Modern)
Drawing the sword (removing the sword from it’s sheath)
Basic Strikes, Cuts and thrusts from Classical and Modern sword styles
Blocking and Parrying
Partner Contact drills (a fun yet safe speed)
Combat techniques
10+ Hours of fun yet intense Instruction
Each day will be a mixture of theory and practice.
No experienced required. Open to men and woman 17 and over.
Cost: $150 for All 5 Saturdays. (Only $150 total, not $600) (Cash only at Door) Includes: one Shinai and one Bokken (one bamboo and one wooden practice sword, which you get to keep).
Class strictly limited to 24 Students – Sign up early to avoid missing out.
Non-Refundable Pre-registration fee is $25 (approx cost of materials) payable by check, money order or Paypal. Cash only at Door.
If you register before march 15th, save $10 off total. Also if you and a friend sign up together, it's $10 off each(This will stack with the early registration fee as well($20 off)). This can stack multiple times for you if you bring multipe friends. they each get $10 off and you get $10xnumber of friends off.
Class held at location in Center City, Philadelphia,
Near Rittenhouse Square. Location upon registration.
Training area is outside, Classes held rain or shine.
(Class may be moved close by or rescheduled in dangerous weather)
Contact information:
Damion_is@yahoo.com