Longsword
When: Wednesdays
7:00pm – 8:00pm: Longsword Techniques
7:00pm – 9:00pm: Longsword Techniques & Applied Sparring
Where: Notre Dame Girls’ School, 118 St George’s Rd, London SE1 6EX
Underground Stations: Elephant & Castle, Lambeth North, Southwark
Who: Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced
Price: £15 for 1h Longsword Techniques
£22.50 for 2h Longsword Techniques & Applied Sparring (or £99 for 5 x any 2h Group Class*)
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What to expect:
Become proficient with the two-handed ‘Longsword’ as we work through techniques from 16th-century sword masters. In solo drills, you focus on your weapon handling and agility and in paired work, you discover how the blades interact. In the second part of the session, we put what we’ve learned into practice with a full hour dedicated to applied sparring and freeplay.
Benefits you gain:
Learn to parry, cut, and thrust with a two-handed sword, while improving spatial awareness, coordination and physicality in sparring and freeplay situations. As you practice, you’ll boost confidence, mindfulness, and focus while becoming more active and in tune with your body.
We practise 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.
*Terms & Conditions apply.