Sidesword Classes
When: Mondays
7:30pm – 8:30pm: Sidesword Techniques
7:30pm – 9:30pm: Sidesword Techniques & Applied Sparring
Where: St. Joseph School, George Row, SE16 4UP
Tube: Bermondsey, London Bridge
Who: Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced
Price:
1h Sidesword Techniques: £15
2h Sidesword Techniques & Applied Sparring: £22.50
(or 5 x any 2h Group Class Bundle for £99*)
Book your class here!
What to expect:
Master the one-handed sword with techniques from 16th-century sword masters like Domingo Luis Godinho and Achille Marozzo. Solo drills will improve your weapon handling and agility, while paired exercises will teach you tactics and awareness. In the second part of the session, we put what we’ve learned into practice with applied sparring and freeplay. Our focus will always be on technique over physical power.
Benefits you gain:
Learn essential techniques such as parrying, cutting, and thrusting, while building practical knowledge and spatial awareness in sparring situations. Regular practice improves coordination, fitness, and confidence, helping you gain control, and sync body and mind.
We train with blunt HEMA steel swords. Additonally, HEMA foam swords are available, allowing you to choose the weapon you’re most comfortable with.
Classes include solo drills and partner exercises, with an optional additional hour for sparring and freeplay. You can book the 1‑hour or 2‑hour session regardless of experience. If it’s your first time trying swords or HEMA, we recommend starting with the 1‑hour session. Please note that the sparring section is only accessible when attending the ‘Techniques’ session prior.
*Terms & Conditions apply.