The Second interclass open.

Around 15 fighters turned up for yesterday's interclass dussack competition which was held in Stepney Green East London (the location of our Thursday class. More people would have made it but yours truly chose mother's day to hold the event.
As it was, not having too many attend was a good idea as it allowed each pool of fighters to have a decent number of fights.

The fighters were split into three pools-which rotated, with one pool resting, one fighting and the other judging at all times. The protective gear was kept simple with only mask gloves and throat guards compulsory.

Once everyone was in place (a few having problems getting across London on a Sunday) everything ran very smoothly, with the first pools rotation fighting for three minutes (no eliminations for double kills), and each fight after that running for two mins.  This is the second competition we have run and it again proved how well and simply the open rules work.

Tim Fuke won the comp hands down, winning every fight he had. A superb display from him, and a kick arse effort from everyone else. Oh, and in case you thought I couldn't be more proud of everyone who showed, they all agreed the entrance fee should go to the charity Shelter, which it now has. I am so pleased with all of you who took part or helped, thanks guys, Dave

Two Important dates:

March 18th

 Inter- class dussack competition

This time we are not just fighting to improve and show our skills, this time we are fighting for something.

All proceeds from the event (£10 each to enter) will be going to Shelter. 

The competition is open only to members of the school and will be held at the Stepney Green hall.

Registration is at 12 mid day. 

I was proud of the great effort you put in last time, let's do even better.

Two Days of the Blade

Sat 14th-Sun 15th April

It's back! This time it's a two day intensive course of messer and dagger work.

Prices:

Messer/machete: we will be working with Talhoffer's messer and Meyer's dussack; going through extensive cutting drills followed by partnered drills and in depth deconstruction of each technique.

Dagger:

Working with Huntfeltz's  unarmed against dagger techniques (& a few from Talhoffer) all of these are fast instinctive control and break dagger counters*.

£60 for the weekend.

£40 for LLA students.

Training is from 10 till 4.30 on the Saturday 10-4 on the Sunday

To book contact londonlongsword@gmail.com or call 0770 9639881

Important note.

*Due to the dangerous nature of the techniques taught (particularly joint locks and breaks); you must be sure of your ability and intent to train safely and calmly, putting your partners safety paramount.

If you cannot do this do not apply for the course.