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Royal Armouries I.33 is the oldest surviving (circa 1300) manual on the art of fencing. Like many surviving manuals, it is probably an aide-memoir, or possibly a series of lesson plans. It is written in Latin with some Germanic words and was discovered in a monastery. This makes it a snap-shot in time of how the single hand sword and buckler was used. However art of the Middle Ages show similar stances up to the 15th century.

Equipment required:

Gloves

Single hand sword

Buckler

Rapiers can be used for sword and buckler classes. The only defences of the sword and buckler that cannot be performed in SCA rapier combat are the grapples.

There is some loaner equipment available.

Training has moved to Esquimalt Recreation Centre fall and winter programme. Please contact Esquimalt Recreation for space availability. The programme reads as follows:

Western Martial Arts
Western Martial Arts (WMA) as taught in Medieval Western Europe. Instruction in both, one-handed sword and buckler, and sword in two hands. Using supplied wooden shield and swords you will develop skills in coordination and strategy while learning defence and attack of the medieval warriors. Bring light gloves to wear. For more information visit http://members.shaw.ca/I33/buckler.htm

28398 Thu Sep 17-Dec 10   7:30PM-9:30PM   $81.25/13 

28399 Thu  Jan 14-Apr 15   7:30PM-9:30PM   $87.50/14  

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