Class
Instructor
Description
Class Type/
Length
Fee
Max #
1
Dancing with Swords: A (light) Weight Workout
for the Student of Defence
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
AElfred of
Chester As students of defence we all know we need to
work out to help us become better fencers. One of the things all
trainers recommend is to do a workout with a light set of weights
to tone and strengthen our muscles. However, many of us make the
excuse we don't have the weights to do such a workout. Yet as
fencers we all have a sword. This workout uses the sword we
already have to do a light weight workout.
Hands on — Comfortable workout clothes,
a sword and a pair of gloves
0
2
Coming to Grips: How to Bend, Break and
Pummel Your Enemy
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
AElfred of
Chester This class will focus on using period forms
of grips and seizures in rapier and sidesword combat.
Hands on — Gear for single rapier or
sidesword
1 hr
0
3
The Fight of Giovanni dall'Agocchie
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Aeron
Harper This class will be an introduction to the
teachings of dall'Agocchie, a Bolognese sword teacher who taught
cut-and-thrust techniques in the tradition of Marozzo. You will
be shown a full complement of attacks and defenses that (when
used correctly) will allow you to play in the Sidesword
experiment and remain relatively effective. This class assumes
you have been playing for long enough to understand balance,
stance, and how to thrust.
This is a hands-on demonstration class. Bring
your armor and a sword — preferably a good sidesword
simulator.
2 hrs
0
30
4
The Fight of Ridolfo Capo Ferro
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Aeron
Harper This class will be an introduction to the
teachings of Capo Ferro, one of the most respected sword
instructors of the late 16th and early 17th centuries. You will
learn some of his basic tenets and work your way up to drilling
through some of his practice situations. This class assumes you
have been playing for long enough to understand balance, stance,
and how to thrust.
This is a hands-on demonstration class. Bring
your armor and a sword — preferably a good rapier
simulator.
1 hr
0
30
5
Yet Another Look at Saviolo’s Fight
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Aeron
Harper This class will cover some recent findings by
the teacher, and hopefully introduce a new way of looking at the
most confusing parts of Saviolo's manual. This is a part
lecture/part hands-on demonstration class. Bring your armor and a
sword. This class assumes you have been playing for long enough
to understand balance, stance, and how to thrust.
This is a part lecture/part hands-on
demonstration class. Bring your armor and a sword.
1 hr
0
30
6
The Sidesword Experiment in the SCA
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Aeron
Harper This class will cover details of the
Sidesword experiment such as: What is it designed to accomplish?
What is it NOT designed for? What are the current legal weapons
and armor? What does the future look like? If there is time, we
may get into a smattering of techniques as well. This class
assumes you have been playing for long enough to understand
balance, stance, and how to thrust.
This is a part lecture/part hands-on
demonstration class. Bring your armor and a sword.
1 hr
0
30
7
Women's Issues Roundtable
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Claire
Shayhan Roundtable discussion on women's issues in
SCA Fencing
Discussion only, no equipment needed
0
as many as the room will hold
8
Glovemaking
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Chiara Francesca
Arianna d'Onofrio Hands-on class requiring basic sewing skills.
Supplies needed: Glovers needles (sold at Joann's), thread, and
scissors, fabric for mock up, leather for final product, anything
else that you use for basic sewing.
Hands-on, no fighting
4 hrs
$35 for complete supplies, $5 for supplies
not including leather, no fee if you bring all your own
12
9
Spanish Rapier Theory & History
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Pachomius OneShoe ,Gabriela d'Avila This class will present some of the history
and lineage of Destreza, the Spanish art of fencing. It will
highlight some notable Spanish figures in the system and give
some background on each of them. The second and more extensive
part of the class will present the Spanish system from a
theoretical standpoint with demonstrations of techniques to
reinforce the understanding of the system. The system will be
contrasted against the Italian rapier tradition and common
misconceptions will be addressed. Examples from texts that have
not yet been fully translated will be provided.
Lecture and Demonstration, intermediate to
advanced.
1 hr
0
10
Spanish Rapier Practical Application
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Pachomius OneShoe This class will provide a foundation in
Spanish fencing that should be easy to follow and allow a
practitioner to apply the techniques and principles quickly. This
class will begin with footwork and work through the three
foundation techniques of the Spanish system as described by Don
Luis Pacheco de Narvaez. The class will be given an opportunity
to perform techniques from period texts. Special attention will
be given to countering Italian techniques. Examples from texts
that have not yet been fully translated will be provided.
Practical hands on. Full kit required.
2 hrs
0
11
Italian Rapier in SCA Rapier
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Pachomius OneShoe This class will introduce SCA fencers to some
core Italian rapier techniques. The goal will be to add strength
and period style to the students SCA fighting. Techniques to be
covered will include the stringere, the gain, the cavazione, the
passata, the enquartata, hand parries, and dagger parries. All of
these techniques will be presented in an easy-to-follow, down to
earth style that should be accessible to fencers of any skill
level.
Practical hands on. Full kit required.
2 hrs
0
12
Coaching the Coach: How to make the most of a
30-minute one-on-one lesson
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Don Pieter
Rausch This class is for the coach/teacher that
wants to get more out of the short time they may have with their
student. It will be both lecture and demonstration of ways to
maximize your time with each student for fighting Modern to
Period. For people who wish to coach or train students one on
one. This is not a class for “fencers,” but for those
that teach them. No armor will be needed for this class.
Lecture/Demonstration; no armor required
1 hr
none
20
13
Anatomy and Blow-Calling
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Don Tivar
Moondragon What happens when a real blade hits human
skin? How well do draw cuts, tip cuts and percussion cuts work?
What about glancing blows? Is there such a thing as a
“light” blow? These and other questions will be
answered in a class that combines real anatomy, SCA rules and
some hands-on work for the students.
Lecture/demo with some hands-on work at the
end. No equipment or experience required
1 hr
none
NA
14
Pallas Armata for Rapier
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Walter
Robin The Pallas Armata is an English manual from
1639, describing a theory of defense for single rapier, and
represents the culmination of the Italian theory. This class will
provide a distillation of the Pallas Armata rapier theory,
describing its tenets, while providing hands-on practice with
specific techniques described in the manual.
Class is hands-on, but not full contact. Full
armor required. Open to all levels of student.
1 hr
0
Student count limited by space
available.
15
Pallas Armata for Sidesword
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Walter
Robin The Pallas Armata is an English manual from
1639, which provides a theory of defense for backsword, in
companion to its rapier technique. This class will provide a
distillation of the Pallas Armata backsword theory, describing
its tenets, while providing hands-on practice with specific
techniques described in the manual.
Class is hands-on, but non-contact. Bring
your fencing mask; padded weapons will be provided or SCA-legal
sidesword simulators can be used. Open to all levels of
student.
1 hr
0
Student count limited by space
available.
16
Close Combat in the 14th - 16th
Centuries
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Giovanni di
Fiamma Most masters of defense in the 14th-16th
centuries taught unarmed and dagger techniques as well as
swordwork. No distinction was drawn between the methods; it was
assumed that all three types of techniques might come into play
in any given fight. This course is an introduction to dagger and
grappling techniques taught by Italian and German masters.
Participants will be exposed to a variety of basic concepts and
techniques, on which they can build in further studies.
Hands on. Participants should expect to be
VERY close to each other during some of the drills. A dagger
waster or similar practice tool is necessary. Standard SCA armor
should be brought to the class, as it may be useful for some of
the dagger work. Rapiers will not be needed.
2 hrs
none
20
17
English Swordsmanship (why the rapier isn't a
good weapon anyway . . .)
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Brian mac
Brand George Silver described certain universal
principles of fencing in his book 'Paradoxes of Defence.' At the
heart of his system are his 'true times,' which can be summarized
as the need to create a threat in attack, before creating a
target. This is taught in modern fencing as "extend before you
lunge." But while true times are universal, they are even more
important in the pass-based early fencing, of which Silver was
one of the last proponents. The pass, being a slower foot
movement, accentuates the difference in speed between the hand
and the foot. Most of the subtlety of medieval fencing comes from
the intelligent use of this difference in speed, which might
otherwise be seen as a problem. This class will examine the four
true times, using Silver's basket hilted "short" sword, but the
concepts are applicable to all medieval, and most Renaissance,
combat systems.
Hands-on demonstration class. Bring your
armor and a sword - preferably a good sidesword (or basket
hilted) simulator
2 hrs
none
25
18
Fighting – The Mental Game
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Miguel Sebastian
de Oporto ,Modius von Mergentheim ,Brendan McEwan In this lecture-based two-hour class, which
includes some demonstrations, we identify aspects of the mind of
the winning fighter and some approaches that you can use to
become a more effective tournament fighter. The class information
includes:
Lecture/Demonstration. Anyone is welcome.
Although the concepts are simple, students with previous fighting
experience (not necessarily rapier) are likely to get the most
from the class. We will be distributing a summary, but recommend
that serious students bring paper and a pen.
2 hrs
0
19
Developing Goal-Specific Drills
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Valentyn
Drake Learn to identify specific areas for
improvement and develop drills to maximize the use of your
practice time.
Demonstration class. Suitable for beginner to
advanced fighters, knowledge of rules and minimal fighting
experience needed. Students do not need to bring equipment to
class, but material for note taking may be desirable.
1 hr
0
20
Advanced Dagger
Modius von
Mergentheim -----Class Canceled------
0
21
Longsword of Fiore dei Liberi, Part I:
Biomechanics
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Brian
Thornbird The class will focus on foundational elements
of Italian Longsword, including key biomechanical principles of
balance, stance, footwork, turns, and the unarmed poste. We will
engage in a little hand to hand work with open hand, dagger, and
staff in preparation for Part II.
Wear comfortable clothing, flat-soled shoes
are preferred (turning is hard in tennis shoes). Gloves are
recommended but not required.
3 hrs
0
22
Longsword of Fiore dei Liberi, Part II:
Longsword Poste, Attacks & Fundamentals of Defense
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Brian
Thornbird Building on the biomechanical principles
explored in Part I, the class will focus intensively on the
application of Fiore's segno principles using the medieval
longsword. We will cover Fiore's 12 core poste, principles of
striking, cutting & thrusting, and some elements of defense.
In the last forty minutes students will have the chance to apply
the principles under combat condition provided that they are in
requisite armour (ie, armed for sidesword encounters per
Ansteorran rules).
Bring a medieval long- or bastard sword in
metal or wood, a mask (minimum) or helmet (recommended), and
gloves (minimum) or gauntlets (recommended). Quilted body
defenses also recommended, along with smooth-soled shoes or
boots.
3 hrs
0
23
Spada e Cappa: Cape Technique of the Italian
Masters, 1531-1653.
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Balthasar
Charon The combative use of the cape, or cloak, is
certainly to be numbered among the most distinctive, and least
understood of late period fighting techniques. It was a
predominantly Italian phenomenon, and an extensive literature on
its use survives among the Italian fencing treatises of the 16th
and 17th centuries. By practicing the techniques described in a
number of these we will derive common themes on the historically
accurate and effective use of the sword and cloak.
Class includes lecture and full-contact
drills. Students must be authorized rapier fighters with at least
an intermediate degree of experience with the single sword.
Familiarity with basic Italian fencing theory and terminology is
helpful, but not essential. Students will need to bring complete
rapier armor, as well as a sword (schlaeger or heavier) and cape
or cape-like object (e.g. trench-coat). NOTE: the bigger and
heavier the cape, the better—a half-circle of heavy fabric
of waist length AT A MINIMUM, up to a full floor-length
cloak.
2 hrs
24
The Evolution of Italian Swordplay in the
16th Century.
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Balthasar
Charon This class will trace the development of
Italian civilian swordplay in the 16th century, from the cut and
thrust style of the 1530's through the thrust-dominated rapier
form that emerges at the end of our period. We will do so by
examining the highlights of styles from specific treatises in
chronological order, and placing them in a larger historical
context.
Lecture
2 hrs
25
Basic Sword and Buckler of Manciolino
(“sidesword”)
Balthasar
Charon -----Class Canceled------
0
26
Offline motion in SCA rapier, defense and
offense (2 hours)
Balthasar
Charon -----Class Canceled------
0
27
Military Science of 16th Century Western
Europe, Part 1 – field engagements
Balthasar
Charon -----Class Canceled------
0
28
Military Science of 16th Century Western
Europe, Part 2 – siege actions, naval warfare
Balthasar
Charon -----Class Canceled------
0
29
Developing a More Period Fighting Style /
Pitfalls of Period Research
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Robin of
Gilwell This class is a professional researcher's
examination of the possible pitfalls in period fencing research,
and how to avoid them. It will end with a *very* basic
description of the basics of sixteenth century styles, and how to
begin incorporating them into your fights.
Indoor research class. Armor and weapons are
not needed.
1 hr
0
30
Interkingdom anthropology (fighting)
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Robert MacPharland Discussion type class with the purpose of
going over variations in kingdom rules and conventions, to
include not only in-kingdom events but also inter-kingdom wars.
Goal - to reach a clearer understanding of how each of our groups
views certain parts of our activity and perhaps clear up some
misconceptions and bring us one step closer to the same
page.
Prerequisites: only an open mind to consider
other possibilities. Equipment needed: comfy chair.
2 hrs
none
31
Interkingdom anthropology (culture)
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Robin of
Gilwell A Round Table discussion comparing the
cultures of the various kingdoms and rapier communities. Topics
will include awards, relationships with the Crown, peerages and
populace, respect, royalism vs. populism, event styles, etc. The
purpose of this discussion is *not* to determine which ways are
better, but to understand the different situations in the various
kingdoms.
Indoor discussion; no equipment needed.
1 hr
0
32
“Triall of Battell” and
“Affray and Murther”: History of English Judicial and
Extrajudicial Dueling from the Eleventh Century to the
Present
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Serena
Lascelles Countering the popular mythologies about
dueling that have resulted from people watching too many
“Three Musketeers” movies, this lecture class will be
an outline of the history of dueling in England, from its Norman
importation as a judicial proceeding through its degeneration in
the Renaissance into “private revenge” as promulgated
by the importation of Continental, especially Italian,
philosophies of honor. Among the issues to be discussed are: why
dueling, either judicial or extrajudicial, was never as popular
in England as it was on the Continent; the opposition of the
Church to dueling, even judicial dueling; how English law could
approve of judicial dueling and consider “private
revenge” to be affray or murder; the influence of foreign
philosophies; what legal and social measures were recommended for
suppressing illegal dueling; and the ultimate fate in law of
judicial and extrajudicial dueling. Portions of this lecture are
based on the instructor's paper (publication pending),
"“Revenge Belongeth to the Magistrate”: Dueling and
the Law in the Reign of James I of England", winner of the
undergraduate division of the 2002 E.C. Barksdale Essays in
History contest, sponsored by the Omicron Kappa chapter
(University of Texas at Arlington) of Phi Alpha Theta, the
national history honor society. (As this class presents
preliminary research for a proposed doctoral dissertation, there
will be neither a handout in class nor a paper in the KWAR
Proceedings.)
indoor lecture, no weaponry needed; as there
is no handout, note-taking supplies are recommended
2hrs
0
no limit
33
Inspiring and Recruiting
Iolo FitzOwen -----Class Canceled------
0
34
Fabris
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Brian Mac Brand Salvatore Fabris was a talented and learned
middle-class individual who earned his way to fame, fortune and
perhaps even knighthood through excellence in his science: the
science of the rapier. Fabris' scientific approach to the rapier
gives us a true, complete martial art system, and in order to
become proficient in it, one must equally master the techniques
and understand the theory and the raison d'etre in their precise
tactical context. The Scienza is the most complete manual because
of its length (260+ pages), the accuracy and originality of its
illustrations. This class will discuss the very basics of this
system and drill to learn and practice these basics to give a
basis for future study.
Familiarity with basic rapier play required.
Need to bring rapier (preferably longer style) and SCA
armor.
1 hr
none
35
Infighting 201: How to get into your
opponent's shorts without losing your head
Lady Constanza
de Talavera -----Class Canceled------
1 hr
0
36
Poetry of the Elizabethan Courtier
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Antonia Bianca
Santiago da Lagos An overview of the role of poetry in the
lives of Elizabethan courtiers.
Lecture; no equipment needed.
1 hr
0
37
Teaching Styles
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Delphina des
Champeaux This is an hour lecture/discussion class that
needs no prior experience. The focus of this class is to help you
be more confident and effective while teaching. Teaching is an
important part of the success of the SCA, we are encouraged to
share what we know with others but there are few classes that
focus on how to transfer the knowledge to another. This class
will help fill that void. We will go over such topics as how most
people learn, how to give a critique so that others will be
encouraged rather than run off, how best to present the material
and different grouping techniques. This class will end with a
round table style discussion about teaching and what fears some
new teachers face.
Lecture/discussion
1 hr
There are no fees for this class but
donations will be accepted to help cover the printing cost for
the handout.
38
Does Size Matter or Fighting with Different
Length Blades?
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Ryan
Dollas The class will discuss and teach the
advantages/disadvantages of using different length blades. The
myths and facts associated with the different lengths of blades
will also be discussed. This will be a hands on class with some
sparring. Students can be of any level. They should come ready to
fight and bring any blades they might have questions about.
discussion/hands-on/sparring
1 hr
none
none
39
Secondaries Other Than Buckler or
Dagger
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Ryan
Dollas This class will discuss fighting with
secondaries like cloaks, canes, and anything else out of the
ordinary. Fighting against unusual combinations. How to determine
if an item can be used effectively as a secondary. Class will be
hands on with some sparring. Students can be of any level. They
should come ready to fight and bring any secondaries they have.
Some loaner gear will be available.
discussion/hands-on/sparring
1 hr
none
none
40
What Does It Mean to Be a DWS?
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Ryan
Dollas Open forum discussion on being a White Scarf.
Including, but not limited to, how to start down the path towards
possibly achieving the award. What is expected of a DWS. What not
to do.
discussion
1-2 hr
41
What Is a Cadet?
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Brian
macCael A led discussion on the nature, existence,
promulgation, proliferation, and continuance of the most nebulous
and ill-defined concept within the Current Middle Ages —
the Cadet. Topics addressed will include, but not be limited to,
the Don/Cadet relationship, choosing a Don, choosing a Cadet, the
care and feeding of a Cadet (or Don), expectations and
responsibilities, what it means to be a “Cadet.” The
class will address a broad-based audience, with newcomers and
those more experienced alike able to gain some insight and
understanding into the issue through an open discussion of ideas,
beliefs, myths, and thought-provoking questions.
discussion
1 hr
none
42
Common and Serious Rapier Injuries: a review
and roundtable discussion
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Ly. Margalit
Medicus This class will review both common and
uncommon, but serious, rapier-related injuries based on data
collected in Northshield and Midrealm, as well as modern fencing.
There will be a roundtable discussion of intrakingdom experiences
with rapier injuries, prevention strategies and “Ask the
Physician” question and answer session. The instructor is
the Northshield Principality Chirurgeon and a family practice
physician at the University of Minnesota (as well as an
experienced rapier fighter).
Discussion/round table
1-2 hr
$1 to cover handouts (on heat injuries,
concussions, warm-up exercises, etc).
none
43
Stance and Movement
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Ly. Margalit
Medicus This class will explore how to fit your
stance, grip and movement styles to your individual body
mechanics, including body shape, size, speed and joint issues. It
will include a little lecture, demonstrations and lots of one on
one work with the instructor. While period stances will be
reviewed, this is not a class in period styles.
Great for beginners, fighters with joint
problems/health concerns and intermediate fighters looking for a
change. Bring single rapier; off-hand items (dagger, buckler) can
be brought if desired.
1 hr
none
10
44
Four Aspects of Period Swordplay
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Ld. Corvin di
Fenarro How Measure, Time, Tempo, and Forte are used
by Italian Masters such as Capo Ferro and Giganti.
Lecture/Demonstration. Understanding of the
teachings of Capo Ferro and/or Giganti, or other Italian Masters,
would be helpful, but not mandatory.
1 hr
none
none
45
Research and Translation of Period
Texts
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Gabriela d'Avila The class focuses specifically on researching
and translating period fencing texts, but the challenges and
issues raised apply to research and translation in multiple
topics. She will raise questions that a researcher and translator
should consider, such as word choice, selective non-translation
of terminology, and translating into modern or period
terminology. A handout will be provided with information about
possible resources and other information.
Lecture and discussion.
1 hr
46
Rapier Demos
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Ansgar von Aachen A discussion on rapier demos, what works and
what doesn't. Additionally, there will be discussion on
customizing a demo to its intended audience. Other topics will
include ways to get the audience involved in the demo.
Discussion
1 hr
none
none
47
The Arte of Deception in the Arte of
Defence
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
John Malkin
aMalkin This being a class in a different and
coherent way of looking at the techniques of deception or fooling
your opponent during a bout. Concepts from prestidigitation
(stage magic) as well as human perception will be used to look at
old and new techniques in different ways. There will also be time
for your favorite “tricks” to share with others.
This is a class for any level of rapier
fighter. Armor will not be required as there will be no actual
fighting, but blades are recommended for examples.
1 hr
none
30
48
Two Dances from the Gresley Manuscripts
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
HL Myfanwy ferch
Eifion We will be learning 2 dances from the Gresley
manuscripts that were written around 1500 in England.
There are no prerequisites in knowledge of
dancing; all steps will be taught in class.
1 hr
none
none
49
Grace Under Fire - Posture and Balance for
Footwork
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Ari
Uisnigh The key to good fencing and good dancing is
balance, and the ability to move your feet without tripping on
them. This class is for fencers and non-fencers, and contains
instruction and excercises to improve the student's balance and
footing. We will cover basic warm up excercises, posture
improvement techniques, flexibility, movement basics, and some of
the more common mistakes that can lead to injury. Armor is not
required, but can be analyzed with the student for potential gaps
in coverage or movement restriction issues caused by the
armor.
This is a physical class, bring water.
Students will be required to be very active. No skirts please (so
that stance may be viewed). Loose fitting pants and good shoes
(need traction) are a must.
2 hrs
none
10-15
50
Distilled Saviolo
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Conor Drummond This class will cover basic rapier combat as
taught by Master Saviolo. We will cover basic tenets and theory
of Saviolo. The student will leave the class with a good
foundation in Saviolo¹s style and how he differs from other
contemporary Masters.
This is a part lecture/part hands on class.
Students should have basic awareness of range and movement.
Students should bring armor and sword, preferably a heavy rapier
(Del Tin, Hanwei, etc).
1 hr
none
51
Stretching for the Rapier Fighter
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Conor Drummond This class will cover basic stretching for
the rapier fighter, why we need to stretch and what we need to
stretch. I will be teaching stretches from aikido and kinjitsu as
well as some yoga.
There are no prerequisites. Students should
wear comfortable clothing.
1 hr
none
52
Buckler 101
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Conor Drummond This class will cover basic buckler as used
in the SCA. We will cover different styles of bucklers and their
relative advantages and disadvantages. Student will leave the
class with a solid foundation on buckler types, buckler drills
and offensive and defensive uses.
This is a part lecture/part hands on class.
Students should bring armor and sword.
1 hr
none
53
Rapier Philosophy
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Henri Molineaux Not a "hands-on" class on fighting a specific
style, weapon combination, etc. This a class on looking at how
and why we do the things we do, and offering a different outlook.
"Practical demonstrations" are kept to the minimum as the focus
is more on the mental than the physical. Views on drills,
patterns, feints, the unconscious and the conscious mind during
combat are just some of the topics presented.
No prerequisites. Beginner - Advanced are
welcome. However, a basic experience in fighting Rapier is
recommended.
1.5 hrs
none
20-30
54
History of SCA Rapier
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Tivar Moondragon Where were the first rapier bouts fought?
What is the origin of the White Scarf? Did they really
make daggers out of rattan? (Didn’t that hurt?) How did the
White Scarf Treaty come to be? Come and learn the answers to
these, and many other questions, from someone who was there for
most of it.
Lecture, no equipment needed.
1 hr
none
none
55
What Does Your Kit Say About Your
Persona?
Benedict Ashton -----Class Canceled------
Lesture/discussion; no equipment needed.
1 hr
none
none
56
Cinquedea- sword? dagger? fencing trowel? You
pick!
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Brian Mac Brand The cinquedea was a very popular dagger in
northern Italy from the mid 15th to the mid 16th century. Very
little is known about its use other than what can be inferred
from its stature and the fencing of the period. The Cinquedea can
be found from a blade length of 8 inches to a sword length blade
of 30 inches but is most commonly found in the 12-18 inch range.
The class will focus on a derived system of combat for this
weapon based upon period teaching both before and after the
period of use of this weapon This is a hands-on course designed
to introduce the student to this unique and devastating weapon of
self defense. Training blades will be provided as will some
padded weapons for actual combat.
bring fencing mask and basic armor, plus
street hockey gloves if possible, but not necessary.
2 hrs
none
57
Field Heraldry
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Pegasus Devona , Liam McSweanyWhat Is Field Heraldry: Field heralds are a
walking PA system. On the field of combat, the Herald calls the
combatants to the field, announces who will fight whom, and then
who has won, as well as making any tangential announcements that
may be needed. The other main duty of a field herald is hourly
announcements and morning wake up call. These are easy to do and
greatly appreciated if you want to volunteer at an event. Nothing
special is required for this class, beyond a writing tool and
something to write on.
1 hr
none
58
Late Period Outerwear
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Kate Maunsel The late period persona has many options for
outerwear. We will take a look at some of the styles of coats,
cloaks and cassocks available from period sources.
Lecture/discussion; no equipment
needed.
1 hr
none
59
Teaching the “New” Rapier
Fighter
* – No Comment
0 – Waste of time
1 – I did not get very much out of this
class
2 – I was not particularly
impressed
3 – Pretty good, but needs more work
class
4 – Good class, could use some tweaking
class
5 – Great class, very informative
class
Percy Aldridge This class is meant to be a discussion of how
to teach new fighters, with new being interpreted as “new
to your practice.” This could be someone who has no
experience, or it could be someone with 15 years of SCA rapier
fighting under their belt; they're still new to you. We will
discuss how to assess the new fighter, including key items that
will help guide you in how best to begin or continue their
training.
Lecture; no equipment needed. Prerequisites:
an interest in teaching, and intermediate or higher fighting
skill.
1 hr
none
#
class:
* – No Comment
0 – Good for a laugh
1 – Will be talked about for
months
2 – Video tape it or no one will
believe
3 – Ya gotta be kidding.
4 – Um. Yes. Well.
5 – How . . . nice.
instructor:
description:
