Sidesword
When: Mondays
7:30pm – 8:30pm: Sidesword Techniques
7:30pm – 9:30pm: Sidesword Techniques & Applied Sparring
Where: St. Joseph Primary School, George Row, London, SE16 4UP
Underground Stations: Bermondsey, London Bridge
Who: Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced
Price: £15 for 1h Sidesword Techniques
£22.50 for 2h Sidesword Techniques & Applied Sparring (or £99 for 5 x any 2h Group Class*)
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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.
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. We encourage every participant to take part in the full 2-hour session, regardless of current skill level. Our focus will always be on technique over physical power. Please note that the sparring section is only accessible when attending the ‘Techniques’ session prior.
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