Sword Sparring by SwordPunch

The applied sword sparring class is a session open to everyone, whether you've sparred a bunch or not yet at all. Learn how to handle a sword against a partner in a safe and coached environment or spar against some excellent fighters if you have aleady some experience in the field. Each session will begin with some exercises / games designed to help you get flowing with the weapon, develop your working memory, and build your decision making ability. Beginners: For those new to sparring we will develop and expand upon drills in this freeflow environment in order to grow your confidence and build you towards full sparring. A number of boffers and equipment are provided for newcomers. Experienced: Through freeplay and sparring against a partner, the instructor will help you dial in your own "sparring objective" helping you with targeted guidance so you can more readily apply all those cool techniques you've been learning in classes. All "HEMA safe" weapons welcome, as long as you have the appropriate safety equipment. Pls bring your mask, gloves and jackets. If you are not yet equipped, no worries we will sort you in the class. We are a very diverse bunch and proud of it! Hence absolutely everyone is welcome no matter your gender, sexual orientation, origins, fitness/strength level, physicality or sword experience.