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 Cannons in Covent Garden would like
to present a fascinating and exciting new course coming soon.
Have you ever dreamt of being the noble warrior, skilled in arms,
wielding a sword nearly as tall as yourself, or imagined your self
a swash-buckler relying on your skill with a sword to survive? Well this course is the course for you.
The Boars Tooth Fight school, in conjunction With
Cannons Health club is proud to be able to offer the
first course of its kind in a U.K gym. More kick arse than Kendo,
more fun than Fencing Sword and Buckler A warrior art With
internationally acclaimed, David Rawlings, one of the world's
foremost experts on historical fencing, Cannons Covent Garden is
running a four week starter course in the earliest fencing system
I.33 sword and buckler. I.33 is the earliest recorded fencing
system, dating from 1285-1340. In manuscript form, it, through a
Latin and illustrative mix, teaches the art of fencing for civilian
defense, it like many early sources sees no difference in the
combat abilities on men and women, and illustrates both, training
for combat.
The system as taught by Dave is authentic, athletic and
historical, fast, dynamic, simple and sound, and, of course, is
ruthlessly effective. It is a thrust based system, but unlike
modern fencing encourages the use of binds, traps, grapples and
throws. Much more of a martial art than modern fencing, I.33 will
teach you all the timing, structure and core stability needed to
become a swordsman. We will provide you with a fencing mask, a
waster (a safe sword) buckler (small shield) and gloves. All you
need to do, is bring yourself, a reasonable level of fitness, and a
little bit of discipline. And we will show you the rest.
If you wish to know more about, Boar's Tooth Fight School, or
historical fencing with the longsword or sword and buckler, please
visit the fight medieval
website This is the first time such a course has been
offered in a UK health club, and is a rare opportunity to train
with one of the worlds top swordsmen.
For information on the course or to book please call Cannons on 020 7240 2446 there will be ten places only,
Members £40 Non members £60. The course commences on 27th January 2008 (Sundays) from 11:30 -
13:00
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