Introduction to SwordFighting

www.ModernKenjutsu.com www.PhillyKenjutsu.com

Saturday’s November 4th, 11th and 18th, 2006 from 12pm until 4pm

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:
Stances (Classical and Modern)
Drawing the sword /Draw Cuts
Basic Strikes, Cuts and thrusts from Classical and Modern sword styles
Blocking and Parrying
Partner Contact drills (a fun yet safe speed)
Combat techniques
Sparring (optionally)

Each day will be a mixture of theory and practice.

No experienced required. Open to men and woman 17 and over.

Cost and Registration:
$25 for weapons - you receive and keep one oak and one bamboo sword
and ($50/70/75) for 1, 2 or 3 dates.

Class 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 NEED WEAPONS:
Please register ASAP So that I may have time to purchase them and have
them reliably for the first day of the seminar.

Location:
25th & Spruce, Schuylkill River Park, Right of Basketball Courts.
Training area is outside, Classes held rain or shine.
(Class may be moved close by or rescheduled in dangerous weather)

Seminar Taught by Damion Waltermeyer, Head Instructor for the
Philadelphia school of Modern Kenjutsu and Aikijujutsu

This seminar is a required attendance for “Advanced Sword Fighting”
next Seminar: December/January

Contact information:
Damion_is@yahoo.com