10 AM

Yoga, Stretching, and Warm Up:  Maestra Mirabai Sitt al-Sirr, OD

          Many SCAdians are guilty of being “weekend warriors” – we are not athletic on a daily basis, but we push our bodies hard at practices once a week and on many Saturdays. Prevention of common fighting injuries begins with a daily routine to develop flexibility and stability. In this class, you’ll learn a short daily routine to increase flexibility and reduce injuries, and some PT techniques and tools for recovery.

Marshal Standards:  Master Darius Lowen, OD, OP

          Get up to date on current rules for rapier combat, or just refresh your memory

The Four Tempi (Rapier and CnT) Lord Morganus Eternus, OCK

When should we attack, and when should we defend? In this class we look at an interpretation of the tempi described in the Italian sidesword and rapier traditions, and apply them to both rapier and cut and thrust fencing. The class will consist of the basic theoretical underpinnings, and then drills to work on their practical application (bring your gear!). 

Individual Coaching with Master Logos, OD, OL

          Sign up for a half hour block of individual training and coaching. Sessions will run from 10am until 1pm

Individual Coaching with Master Terrance, OD, OL

          Sign up for a half hour block of individual training and coaching. Sessions will run from 10am until 1pm

11 AM

Integrating Dance Into Your Movement: Mistress Gwyneth Banfhidhleir, OL, OBR

          Dance and sword fighting are both interval-based activities. This class discusses aspects of basic dance training as it relates to fencing: Body mechanics, balance, endurance, agility, spatial awareness, and mental acuity.

Single Rapier Not By The Book: Master Darius Lowen, OD, OP

          Learn the art of the single rapier featuring skills and techniques developed specifically for SCA rapier combat to vanquish, and not necessarily kill, your opponent.   Participants should be armored and armed with single rapier.

The Four Tempi (Rapier and CnT) Lord Morganus Eternus, OCK

When should we attack, and when should we defend? In this class we look at an interpretation of the tempi described in the Italian sidesword and rapier traditions, and apply them to both rapier and cut and thrust fencing. The class will consist of the basic theoretical underpinnings, and then drills to work on their practical application (bring your gear!). 

12 Noon

Longsword for Cut and Thrust:   Lord Lazaro de Toledo, OCK

          Basics of footwork and movement covering the Volta, half sword and footwork.

Mind in the Match:   Master Michael McCay OD

          We are used to spending time practicing physical technique and skills. We need to give our minds practice just as much as our bodies so that we can be ready to be successful on the list field. This class will discuss basic principles and methods for finding how to be mentally prepared for combat.

1 PM

Common Mistakes in Mis-gendering Rapier:   Countess Kathryn, OD

          This class will be discussion and lecture with application. No masks needed but bring a sword. We will discuss 3 common gendered assumptions that come from actual occurrences in the last 5 years in The Midrealm. Then discuss and work on different was to approach those situations. Time permitting we will talk some about gendering tendencies of note in the rapier community, Midrealm but also SCA cross Kingdom.

Rapier and Dagger:   Master Michael McCay, OD

          This will be a practical class, talking about methods for using and improving Rapier and Dagger technique. Level of class will be based on the participants, and may range from beginning to intermediate/advanced techniques. Please come fully armored with a rapier and dagger.

Train Your Brain:  Lord Torquil MacAlpin, OCK

          This class will talk about processing information, “muscle memory “, and learning. It will end with a drill that addresses concepts discussed in class.