Physical Training for Swordplay

Description: Being the best Swordfighter requires two components, the technical training and the physical training. You cannot reach your personal best without both. The workshop applies the concepts of Functional and Sport-specific training to the demands of sword-fighting arts.

Topics can include: Flexibility & Mobility Sport Specific Strength Training Cardiorespiratory Conditioning Agiltiy & Balance Explosiveness and Plyometric Training Periodization for Year-round Training

The class requires no previous knowledge of strength training. The class is not specific to any style of swordplay.

Students should be dressed to workout. No other equipment is necessary.

There is no hard limit on class size but class size will determine the mix of lecture versus hands-on.

Duration: 2 hours to all weekend, with length determining the number of topics covered.

Requirements: Holding the class in a gym is preferable but not required.

Instructor: Steven Hirsch

Country: Massachusetts, USA

Club: Kunstbruder – the Brotherhood of the Art

Sparring as a teaching tool

Description: Takes the students through methods of using sparring as a way of developing their own fencing, as well as that of their students and training partners.

Duration: 2-4 hours.

Requirements: Sparring equipment.

Instructor: Anders Linnard

Country: Sweden

Club: Gothenburg Historical Fencing School, HEMAC, SvHEMAF

Timing and distance

Description: Goes through methods of controlling the area where you fight and the movements of the opponent.

Duration: 2-4 hours.

Requirements: Longsword, gloves and a mask

Instructor: Anders Linnard

Country: Sweden

Club: Gothenburg Historical Fencing School, HEMAC, SvHEMAF