Summer of Swordplay!

"When I reached the end I stood at bay. He drew no weapon, but he rushed at me and threw his long arms around me. He knew that his own game was up, and was only anxious to revenge himself upon me. We tottered together upon the brink of the fall. I have some knowledge, however, of baritsu, or the Japanese system of wrestling, which has more than once been very useful to me. I slipped through his grip, and he with a horrible scream kicked madly for a few seconds and clawed the air with both his hands. But for all his efforts he could not get his balance, and over he went. With my face over the brink I saw him fall for a long way. Then he struck a rock, bounced off, and splashed into the water." - Sherlock Holmes, The Adventure of the Empty House

Intro to Bartitsu

Saturday, June 16, 2012 1:00pm-5:00pm

Learn the mixed martial art of the Victorian English Gentleman. In this four-hour workshop, you'll acquire the essential Bartitsu skills of Boxing, Jujitsu, Savate and Cane fighting:

- the basic punches of scientific boxing and the first defensive moves of pugilism

- the first throw from jujitsu and how to land without hurting yourself when thrown

- the foundations of walking stick self-defence, and the essential kicks of savate

This Introduction to Bartitsu is a pre-requisite for the ongoing Bartitsu class. We want all newcomers to the weekly class to have some familiarity with the core techniques, and to get some practice in an easy environment where all of the students are learning the skills together.

So, whether you're interested in studying Bartitsu on an ongoing basis, or if you just want to learn the essential elements, the Introduction to Bartitsu covers the fundamentals. Fun and self-defense without getting your spats dirty!

Instructor: David McCormick

$60 (15%off for members)

Multi-Format Tournament

Saturday, June 23, 2012 2:00pm-7:00pm

Sunday, June 24, 2012 10:00am-5:00pm

Do you have the courage to face an unending tide of opponents? Do you have the skill to protect yourself when the stakes are high? Do you have the endurance to slug it out with the most skilled of your peers until only the best fighter remains? There is only one way to find out…

Although the classroom and exam floor are excellent ways to learn and display skill, there are few ways to test skill and understanding of swordplay that are as honest as competition.

On the 23rd and 24th of June 2012 Academie Duello is hosting its annual Multi-Format Tournament Weekend. Over two days skill at arms will be tested with sidesword, longsword, and rapier. This tournament is open to all interested parties who meet the entry requirements, not just Academie Duello students.

The tournament is split up between two days:

Saturday:

Open sidesword

Open longsword

Sunday:

Beginner rapier

Open rapier

Academie Duello rapier championship

An exact schedule will be released closer to the date.

Go Here for more details!