Makes you squint and back on buckler.

This week it's more of the basics
Longsword:

• Guards proper structure.
• master cuts, mnemonic reasoning and use against guards.

Sword and Buckler:

• long point
• angles and entrance, getting the response you want from the opponent.

Most of the sword and buckler syllabus is based around the Obsesseo training DVD. So-if you want to get a good idea of what we are doing and how the system works I'd recommend picking up a copy.

Here's a bit of blurb to help you make up your mind.

Based on the earliest known fencing manual "I.33", Obsesseo offers an unrivaled insight into medieval combat. The DVD features:

• A simple "watch and do" multi angle, instructional format which is perfect for both the beginner and advanced student.
• Each technique is clearly illustrated with an "as it happens" labeling system, explaining on screen the move used by each combatant.
• An extensive and informative voiceover, offering both tactical and in-depth theory for the more advanced student. 

As well as being a practical guide to early swordsmanship, Obsesseo is an academic work showing that common principles – often regarded as the hallmark of more "evolved" systems, such as rapier and even modern fencing – were relevant, advanced and had been documented as early as the 13th century.