The 7th Annual
International Swordfighting and Martial Arts Convention
Hosted by
Art of Combat inc., NDDS & Lansing Community College

August 3 - 6, 2006

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Maestro Class:
The Complete Backsword Man

ROOM: O.C. 232

INSTRUCTOR: M. Paul Macdonald

DESCRIPTION:

This intensive class will cover the most essential principles of backsword play including effective cutting, control of measure and commanding ones opponent or opponents with the single sword. We will also examine the sword and dagger fight as well as looking at the backsword against the
smallsword and the rapier.

Participants should bring a fencing mask, jacket, gloves, a steel back/broadsword or a singlestick. If possible, bring a smallsword, rapier, dagger and the heart to face any man.