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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The Naval Officer's Sword:
Small Sword Tactics Against Boarding Weapons

ROOM: GVT Gymnasium

INSTRUCTOR: John Lennox

DESCRIPTION:

In this class we will explore the most effective uses of the small sword when placed against an opponent wielding either a cutlass, boarding axe, or combination thereof.

This is not a class on duelling with the small sword. This class focuses on the use of the weapon in a battle scenario.

The major concepts explored in this class will be:
Guards
Timing
Measure

Requirements: Mask and Jacket. Small sword (Not a foil or épée- if you do not have a small sword, a 38" dowel will suffice). A gorget is mandatory - some extras may be available, see the instructor.