This month, we are excited to introduce a new Beginner's Course: Fight Like Sherlock Holmes! This 4-class introductory course was created to better integrate students into our ongoing Bartitsu program and improve the learning process. Classes will take place on Saturdays from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Each week, two hours to Fight Like Sherlock Holmes!
Fight Like Sherlock Holmes
Our introduction to the Bartitsu program, this course will teach students the fundamentals and integration of jujitsu, scientific boxing, pugilism, savate and walking stick.
To read more and see the weekly schedule breakdown, click here.
Our two swordplay Beginner’s Courses, Taste of the Renaissance and Warrior Fundamentals, are 8-classes long and can be taken twice during the week for one month or once a week on Saturdays for two months.
Want to know what you’re getting into first? Sign up for a FREE TRIAL LESSON for either of our Swordplay Beginner’s Courses:
Taste of the Renaissance
Taste of the Renaissance is our introduction to the Weapons Mastery Program with rapier, sidesword, and longsword. As a student in this course you will:
- Learn the fun and exciting arts of the rapier and longsword
- Enjoy an engaging workout that’s good for all fitness levels
- Get a taste of Renaissance history through its martial arts
- Learn in a safe and open environment for beginners
Classes run Monday/Wednesday at 7:00pm, Tuesday/Thursday at 5:00pm and 7:00pm, or Saturdays at 11:30am. The next round of classes start Monday, September 30th, Tuesday, October 1st, and Saturday, October 5th.
Warrior Fundamentals
Warrior Fundamentals is our introduction to the Warrior Fitness Program with longsword, sidesword, sword & shield, and spear. In this course, students can expect:
- An invigorating workout combining swordplay and full body movement
- Training in the fundamental skills of the traditional European warrior including wrestling, longsword, sword and shield, spear, and quarterstaff.
- Instruction in the basics of Armizare, a medieval Italian combat system designed to train knights for battle.
- An encouraging and supportive environment for learning new skills and meeting fitness goals.
Classes run Monday/Wednesday at 6:30pm, Tuesday/Thursday at 6:30pm, or Saturdays at 10:00am. The next round of classes start Monday, September 30th, Tuesday, October 1st, and Saturday, October 5th.
Our three Beginner’s Courses are an affordable $99 (+ tax) for 8-classes. Check out our website for more information and to sign up for a free trial lesson!
Intro to Archery
Sunday, November 3, 2013, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
This 2.5-hour workshop will give you a taste of this romantic and effective martial form and certify you for the first level of our ongoing archery program. Students will learn:
- The history and theory of archery
- Implementation of good body mechanics
- Proper stance, draw, and release technique
- The Y-grip
Students will start first with theory and then implement that theory in coached shooting and instruction.
Cost: $75.00 (15% discount for members)
Instructor: Lykopis Archery
***NOTE: Daylight Savings time ends on this day. Adjust your clocks!
Call us at 604-568-9907 or drop by any time during business hours (Monday to Friday, noon to 8:00pm or Saturdays 10am to 5:00pm) to learn more about our school! Please sign up for our online newsletter to receive workshop announcements and stay connected with what's happening at Academie Duello.
Devon Boorman is the Co-Founder and Director of Academie Duello Centre for Swordplay, which has been active in Vancouver, Canada since 2004. Devon’s expertise centres on the Italian swordplay tradition including the arts of the Renaissance Italian rapier, sidesword, and longsword, as well as knife and unarmed techniques. Read more from Devon Boorman.