4 Week Beginning Longsword
Mon: 6.00pm-7.00pm
***4 weeks: Jan 26 - Feb 23 at Cuesta College, room 1105***
***4 weeks: March 2 - March 30 at Cuesta College, room 1105***
This four-week class is geared toward those interested in HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts) longsword fencing who would like to get a feel for the sport. Come learn fundamentals of longsword fencing that will get the body moving and work coordination skills. The curriculum is built from historical documents. In this class students will learn movement, cutting, and defense with a two-handed weapon.
No equipment is necessary, training swords are provided.
Intermediate Longsword
Mon: 7.00pm-8.00pm
*** 8 weeks: Jan 26 - March 30 at Cuesta College, room 1105***
This class is for those students who have either taken the introductory longsword class at Cuesta or have had some prior longsword training. We will review topics covered in the beginning class in more depth, drawing directly from historical texts. Partner drills and directed sparring practice will reinforce material learned.
Fencing masks and moderate protective gloves will be required. Training swords provided, personal equipment allowed at instructor discretion.
Advanced Longsword
Weds: 6.00pm-8.00pm
***12 weeks: Jan 21 - April 15 (no class 3/25) at Cuesta College, room 1105***
This class is geared towards those who have had some longsword training with sparring in the past, or confident enough from the last intermediate class we offered to level up. Over the course of the semester we will focus on tactics and techniques of fighting. Class will be a combination of partner drills and sparring. Protective equipment for steel weaponry is required for this class.