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Our introductory 10 Weeks German Longsword Course covers all basic principles of fencing, major techniques and strategies. It allows to put the training into context and gives the overview of the full system so it can be studied individually.

NEW RECRUITMENT – January 2025

  • German Longsword Course 10 weeks Cork -> starting Mon 13th of Jan 2025 >>> registration opening 1st of Dec 2024! <<<
  • German Longsword Course 10 weeks Limerick  -> starting Tue 14th of Jan 2025 >>> registration opening 1st of Dec 2024! <<<
  • Registration: https://blademastersacademy.com/product/german-longsword-course/
  • Places are limited with the capacity of 18 participants per each location,

Courses will take place 8-10PM on Mondays @ Mahon Community Centre (Mahon, Cork) & Tuesdays @ Limerick ETSS (Castletroy, Limerick)

All equipment (fencing masks and synthetic simulators) will be provided, please bring towel and plenty of water!

This HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts) Course sets up a framework for a system of medieval combat known as Kunst des Fechtens (KdF, Art of Fencing) widely taught in Northern Europe during the Late Medieval, Renaissance, and Early Modern periods and is commonly referred as Liechtenauer / German Tradition.

Sources
Sigmund Schining ain Ringeck, Liechtenauer Gloss:
http://wiktenauer.com/wiki/Sigmund_Schining_ain_Ringeck
Nuremberg Hausbuch (MS 3227a):
http://wiktenauer.com/wiki/Nuremberg_Hausbuch_(MS_3227a)