Dastardly doings in Delft.

Well it's been pretty damn busy at the school. Of course we have the new class starting at Jackson's Lane of the 25th of April, but that hasn't stopped me from rushing off to Holland to teach at the International Rapier Seminar, it was an honour to teach alongside such notables as Thibault Ghesquière, Francesco Lodà, Ton Puey and of course our gracious host and co-instructor Reinier van Noort. I taught Cavendish which is proving to be a pleasant experience with most people seeming to move through slight disbelief, gradual comprehension then utter joy at slapping swords out of people's hands with gay abandon. 

It is an unusual system but very effective and also very well informed, Cavendish it seems was a clever fellow. I will post a little more about it soon, but in the mean time thanks to everyone in this picture, it was an absolute pleasure to be there.

   

Class news. 
Barbican Mondays: Rapier for a few more lessons - we will work on di Grassi, then back to more Thibault and Cavendish.
Beckenham Tuesdays: Staff & spear from Mair.
Wednesday Blackfriars/Waterloo: sword and buckler/shield, again di Grassi then back to I.33.
Thursday Clapham: Burn night, the most intense way to drill. Several weapon sets, hi rep and very fun.

Friday: Class opening in Highgate on 25th April, contact me for details.