The 8th Annual
International Swordfighting and Martial Arts Convention
Hosted by
Art of Combat inc. & New Dawn Duellists Society

July 12 - 15, 2007

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Longsword Concepts:
Controlling the Center Line

ROOM: T.B.A.

INSTRUCTOR: Steaphen Fick

DESCRIPTION:

The positioning of your hips dictates the center line. Your hips also control your shoulders and your shoulders control your sword.

If you control the center line you can strike your adversary while putting him in a position that restricts his ability to strike you and makes his defence more difficult.

This class will focus on understanding where the adversary's attack will come from and the distance he has available without changing his tempo.

Required equipment: Aluminum, Steel or Wooden Longsword and mask.

Recommended: You can continue this line of study in the Dictating the Fight open class.