Welcome! After a long hiatus we are returning our format of a day of seminars paired with a sparring day. This time we will be featuring a Longsword seminar on Saturday 10th followed by a sparring day on Sunday 11th with test cutting. More information below!

• Seminar

  Ticket Price : £20
  A day of seminars focused on German longsword with Paul Reck of Goats Head Historical Fencing in Ireland and Jack Fraser of the Dawn Duellists Society in Edinburgh.
  Detail on the seminars will follow

  Jack Fraser - Don't start before you've won it: Initiative in Liechtenauer Longsword

  The sooner we can make our adversary not act, but react, the safer we become. This workshop will focus on controlling distance, making threats and giving openings, such that by the time we are in striking distance we have already secured an advantage.

  Jack has been practising HEMA since 2014, with a focus on the Lichtenauer tradition of fencing. Pseudo-Hans Döbringer is his favourite. He is currently the primary instructor at the Dawn Duellists Society in Edinburgh.

  Paul Reck - Meyer's Tactics

  This workshop will examine the tactical application of Meyer’s Square. It will talk a little bit about Meyer’s tactical philosophy and examine the applications of the principles of the Square through sparring games and exercises.

  Paul is the founder of Goats Head Historical Fencing in Wexford, Ireland, and has been an instructor there since 2015. His main field of study is Meyer Longsword, but he dabbles in other traditions as well. Paul is also a stage combat instructor and fight director and has performed and choreographed many HEMA-inspired sword fights for the stage and screen.

  Timetable:
  11:00 - 11:30 Arrival and kit up
  11:30 - 14:15 Seminar 1
  14:15 - 14:45 Break
  14:45 - 17:30 Seminar 2
  17:30 - 18:00 Wrap up

  In the evening there will also be a social for those who want to join, you can let us know if you want to join when you book your ticket (form below)

• Sparring and Cutting day

  Ticket Price £10 (get £5 off if you attend the seminar as well)

  A day of sparring and optional test cutting.
  
  Timetable:
  11:00 - 11:30 Event start
  11:30 - 17:30 All the sparring you could desire. Test cutting available (more info below)
  17:30 - 18:00 Wrap Up

  Test Cutting:

  There are strict rules we will have in place around this please - read this section in full.

  To take part in test cutting you will be required to pay an additional fee to cover the cutting materials as follows:
  Straw Mat - £3
  Tatami Mat - £8

  You will need to inform us if you want to take part in test cutting in advance when you book tickets, along with how many mats and of what type you want (see our form below)

  You will be instructed on how to cut with sharps by one of our instructors if you are unfamiliar with the activity. An instructor will be present at all times during cutting to offer advice and monitor safety. Cutting is only permitted under the supervision of one of our instructors.

  While a number of sharps are available, you are free to bring your own.

  All sharp weapons will be required to remain in the sharps area the entire day. The only time this should not be the case is when they are being packed/unpacked.
  You may keep your sharp in a vehicle you use, and bring it out only when you will be using it, after which you must return it to your vehicle, or leave it in the sharps area.
  Sharps should have a sheath or other covering for the blade at all times when not being used. If you do not have such covers, please do not bring said blade
  The sharps area will be monitored by an instructor at all times while sharps are out.
  Only one person will be permitted in the area at a time (excluding staff)
  Violation of any of these rules may result in immediate expulsion (and/or a permanent ban from all future events)
  

• About the Venue

  We are in the Outdoor Hall (don’t worry it’s indoors) at Glasgow Club Scotstoun, which is located to the back and left of the main building. If in doubt ask at the main reception who can direct you to the hall.
  

  Facilities:
  There are toilets, showers, and changing facilities available at the venue, as well as points to fill up water and an onsite café.

  Travel:
  Car - There is free onsite parking, and the venue is easy to find on Google maps and sat navs
  Public Transport - The venue is about 10 minutes walk from Scotstoun train station and a similar distance from Dumbarton Road which has a number of bus routes

Sign Up

Sign up for the Seminar and Saturday Social is now closed - if you wish to attend the sparring day you are still free to sign up though or you may arrive and pay on the day.